event details
Join us for the inaugural Cascadia Mucosal Biology Symposium in Seattle, Washington.Co-hosted by the University of Washington and the Allen Institute, this meeting brings together mucosal biologists and immunologists from across the region to share and discuss the latest mechanistic and translational research on health and disease at mucosal surfaces. The meeting provides opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and showcasing the outstanding science conducted in the Seattle area and the broader Pacific Northwest.
Immunologists, clinicians, developmental biologists, and others studying mucosal tissues are encouraged to attend to present their work, learn from colleagues, and build connections. Trainees are especially encouraged to
attend.
Registration is free and lunch will be provided. Abstract submissions open in April 2026.
Check this page in February for further details and submission links.
Interest Areas
- Tissue-immune crosstalk
- Microbial homeostasis and dysfunction
- Antigen-specific responses at the barrier
- Barrier Development and Repair
- Translating mechanisms to medicine
- Other themes are welcome!
Travel and Accommodations
- Allen Institute has arranged a discounted rates at the following hotels:
- Level Hotel SLU (click Book Now and enter code Allen under ‘special rates’)
- Mayflower Park (link provided directs to discount)
- Citizen M (enter code IV4 under ‘special rates’)
- Guests are responsible for arranging their own air travel and hotel room.
event agenda
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Hosted at Allen Institute - South Lake Union
Day one of the symposium will take place at the Allen Institute on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Agenda below is subject to change:
10:30am – 12:00pm | Session 1
12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch
1:30pm – 3:00pm | Session 2
3:00pm – 6:00pm | Poster session and social
Friday, September 11, 2026
Hosted at University of Washington - South Lake Union
Day two of the symposium will take place at the University of Washington on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Draft agenda below is subject to change:
- 8:30am – 10:00am | Session 3
- 10:30am – 12:00pm | Session 4
- 12:00pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch
- 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Session 5
