Description

GRC - The Endothelium as an Organizing Principle in Development, Homeostasis, Disease and Therapeutics

When: July 5 - 10, 2026
Where: Rey Don Jaime Grand Hotel
             Avinguda de l'Hotel
             Castelldefels, Barcelona, Spain
Website: https://www.grc.org/endothelial-cell-phenotypes-in-health-and-disease-conference/2026/

Applications for this meeting must be submitted by June 7, 2026

The Endothelial Cell Phenotypes in Health and Disease GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

This conference emphasizes the endothelium as a unique organ system to achieve better understanding of embryonic development, physiological homeostasis and disease pathogenesis. In addition, novel therapeutic approaches focused on the endothelium will be presented. Speakers from multiple scientific sectors, including academia, research institutes, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries will participate. Entrepreneurship in this area will also be featured.