Vascular Biology 2026

Information for All Participants

Vascular Biology 2026 is the
Annual Meeting of NAVBO and the Microcirculatory Society

Sunday, October 18 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Asilomar Conference Grounds

800 Asilomar Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA

The meeting begins Sunday at 7:10pm with the Opening Session in Merrill Hall and concludes Wednesday evening with a dinner in Merrill Hall.  If you are staying at Asilomar, there is a group breakfast on Thursday morning at 7:30 in the Crocker Dining Hall.

See the web site for information about traveling to the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Monterey, CA.  Go to https://navbo.org/vb2026 and click on the Transportation tab.

This program is web based. Create a shortcut to this site and add it to your home screen for easy access.  To access it on your phone, scan the QR code.  This is not a downloadable app, but a web site.  Bookmark it for easy access.  

See our program info page for more details about how best to take advantage of this program.  

You can download a pdf of the full program.

Also, the list of abstracts to be presented is available.  Rather than including the entire text, submitters provide three key ideas for their abstracts.  Here are links to those documents:

Short Talks

Posters

Pre-Conference Meeting for Trainees:
Sunday, October 18, 1:30 to 6:00pm in Chapel
For only those attending the Pre-Conference Meeting for Trainees, please pick up your badge and other meeting materials in Merrill Hall from 1:00-1:30pm. The session will begin at 1:30pm in Chapel.

If you have not registered for the Pre-Conference Meeting for Trainees but would like to attend, you can you can register onsite.  Please note there is a $25 fee for this additional meeting; refreshments will be provided.

Special Events and Sessions:
We are hosting several career development sessions as well as a Technology Showcase by Lucid Scientific.  For information about these events, go to the Special Events page.

NEW and FUN! 
Think you can conquer the NAVBO Challenge? Take on our conference-wide scavenger hunt, explore, connect, and see how many challenges you can complete. There are prizes up for grabs, so bring your competitive spirit! Look for the QR code to the Challenge Form on signage at the meeting.

Also new this year – NAVBO swag for sale!  Vascular Network mugs, NAVBO stainless steel water bottles, and logo stickers will be on sale at the registration desk. 

Transportation and Accommodations:
The most convenient airports are San Jose, San Francisco and of course, Monterey.
For bus transportation from the San Jose and San Francisco airports, we recommend Groome Transportation. See our web site for details (http://www.navbo.org/vb2026 click the “Transportation” tab). Reservations are required for drop off at Asilomar.  If flying into Monterey Airport, Asilomar is a short cab ride.

If you have not yet booked a room, here is a list of alternate hotels near Asilomar.  You can try calling Asilomar to see if rooms have become available due to cancellations, etc. but as of now, they are fully booked.  Their phone number is (831) 642-4218.

STAYING AT ASILOMAR:
Check-in time at Asilomar is 4pm and check-out time is 11am. 

If you are renting a car or driving to the meeting, parking at Asilomar is free, but limited. 

Important Meal Information:
Your lodging includes dinner on your first day through breakfast on your last day. All meals are in the Crocker Dining Hall. Breakfast is from 7:30am to 9:00am, but sessions will begin at 8:30am. Lunch is served from noon to 1:00pm.  Dinner is served from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. However, dinner on Wednesday will be held in Merrill Hall (bring your dancing shoes!).

NOT AT ASILOMAR:

If you are not staying at Asilomar but would like to have meals with the other attendees, you can purchase meal tickets at the Asilomar front desk on the day of your meal.

Please note:  if you would like to attend the Wednesday night event, you will need to purchase dinner - those staying at Asilomar have already paid for this dinner with their lodging.  You can purchase a single dinner for Wednesday at the NAVBO registration table 

Receptions:
We will hold a Welcome Reception on Sunday evening, and all poster sessions will have light refreshments and beverages.  Please note that four drink tickets will be distributed to you (find them in your badge holder) – one for each night. Please use only one per night and if you would like a second drink, you can purchase it with a credit card.  Bartenders will not take credit cards or other forms of electronic payments. Water will always be available, but soda and bottled sparkling water will require a drink ticket or payment. During the Monday and Tuesday evening poster sessions, we will have wine tastings from the Taste of Monterey – hand in your drink ticket to obtain your tasting cup.  Save your last drink ticket for Wednesday night's dinner.    

Abstract Presenters:
If you submitted an abstract and have not received your presentation information, please contact info@navbo.org. Notifications were sent on September 16. 

If you are giving a short talk and plan to use your own Mac, remember to bring your HDMI adapter.

Disclaimer:
Please be aware that portions of the conference will be recorded and/or photographed. Your presence at Vascular Biology 2026 constitutes your consent to be photographed and/or filmed, either in the background or as part of B-roll footage during the event. Content may be used in connection with NAVBO and its initiatives, including, but not limited to, use on websites, in social media, and for promotional materials. Rest assured, scientific content will not be recorded. Additionally, there may be opportunities for short, recorded interviews during the event. Participation in these interviews is entirely voluntary, and you are not obligated to take part if you do not wish to.