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2026 CCTS Translational Science Symposium
TSS26 Translational Science Symposium

October 28-30, 2026 in Gulf Shores, Alabama at The Lodge at Gulf State Park
TSS26 is a free event, but registration is required

Event Registration is Now Closed*

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*Participants will be able to register in person at the check-in table on the day of the event.

The 2026 CCTS Translational Science Symposium is a one-and-a-half-day learning and networking event that gathers exceptional scholars and professionals of all levels of the translational career arc from across the Tri-State CCTS Partner Network. Each day of the event will be filled with a robust lineup of structured learning sessions and workshops administered by subject matter experts who bring a wealth of knowledge to elevate the learning experience. Know someone else who should attend? Download and share a flyer.

Poster Presenters

NEW! This year, join us for an afternoon kick-off event, “Collaborative Workshop: The Science of Dissemination and Implementation,” a preconference workshop being held on October 28th, 2026, from 1-5pm.

Conference highlights include sessions on AI in research, dissemination & implementation science, and community-engaged research, plus workshops on scientific communication and career development for early-career faculty. Don’t miss the popular Three Minute Thesis presentations, Science Bites TED-Style Talks, and TSS26 poster presentations. On October 29 from 6–7:30pm, join us for the CCTS Collaboration Dinner Reception to connect with colleagues across the CCTS Partner Network and celebrate the poster presentation and Three Minute Thesis winners. Build your skills, share ideas, and make new research connections.

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Share Your Science!

Are you ready to showcase your research and sharpen your communication skills? Join us for the upcoming 2026 CCTS Translational Science Symposium held on October 28-30. On October 29th, you can share your science through a 3-Minute Thesis Presentation or a Poster Presentation. This is a fantastic opportunity for research scholars from across the CCTS Tri-State region to engage with the research community. Attendees who present a Poster Presentation or a Three-Minute Thesis may be eligible for the CCTS Travel Award, which reimburses up to $300 in travel expenses to the symposium.

To qualify for the Travel Award:

Participants must register for and attend the entire symposium
Participants must register for and present either a Poster Presentation or a Three-Minute Thesis
Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Trainees from CCTS Partner Institutions only

Travel award will be awarded post-symposium after all parameters are satisfied. The award is a travel reimbursement, so no cash award will be given. Click here to download the 2026 travel awards instructions.

*Contact Ty Lucas at lucastj@uab.edu with any questions about the event.

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Thank You for Making TSS26 a Success!

Over 140 attendees from across the CCTS Partner Network joined us in Gulf Shores for the 2026 CCTS Translational Science Symposium. Thank you to our speakers, presenters, and participants for an energizing event filled with collaboration, learning, and discovery. We look forward to continuing the journey together! We look forward to seeing you at TSS27!

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