The Midwest Retina Neurobiology Workshop

A trainee-focused weekend of science, workshops, and team-building in Madison, WI.

September 25-27, 2026.

Registration coming soon!

The Midwest Retina Neurobiology Workshop

In its inaugural year, this workshop is an event for trainees, by trainees. The program will include opportunities to give talks, present posters, practice career skills like grant making and experimental design, and develop relationships with other retina neurobiologists working in the Midwest region of the US.

  • Our workshop will take place in the Health Sciences Learning Center at University of Wisconsin in beautiful Madison.

  • Hotel blocks are being reserved now with a focus on convenience and affordability. Check back soon for booking details!

  • more details coming soon

    Friday

    3-4PM Registration and Welcome reception

    4-6PM Trainee talks

    6PM Keynote speaker

    Dinner

    Saturday

    8AM Breakfast

    9-11AM Trainee talks

    11-2PM Small group workshops

    2-4PM Trainee talks

    4-7PM Poster session

    Dinner

    Sunday

    8AM Breakfast

    9-11AM Team building activities

    Farewell

  • We are a group of retinal neurobiologists from around the Midwest region dedicated to improving training opportunities and building strong scientific connections in our region. Led by Anna Vlasits (University of Illinois Chicago), the planning committee includes post-doctoral fellows Julia Fadjukov (Northwestern University), Seth Lammert (Purdue University), Makayla Marlin (Purdue University), and Andrew Miller (UW-Madison).

    Generous hosting and support is being provided by the McPherson Eye Research Institute.