Society for Research on Biological Rhythms (SRBR) 2026 Biennial Conference

/ SUMMARY The Biennial Conference of the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms (SRBR) is the leading international meeting in circadian biology and the largest gathering of researchers in the field. For the past four decades, it has served as the premier forum for advancing research, fostering collaboration, and supporting career development in biological rhythms. The 20th edition, SRBR 2026, will be held May 9-13, 2026, in Amelia Island, Florida. This milestone conference will spotlight the critical role of biological timing in health, disease, and therapeutics, with a major emphasis on the emerging field of Circadian Health and Medicine. SRBR 2026 expects to welcome over 800 attendees and feature over 600 presentations spanning basic, clinical, and translational research. Historically, nearly 50% of conference attendees have been trainees, making it a critical event for supporting young investigators. We request partial support to provide travel awards for students and postdoctoral researchers and to support their attendance and participation. The program includes extensive opportunities for students, post-docs, and junior faculty, as well as those who are new to the field, including a dedicated trainee day, multiple mentoring activities, and continuing education sessions for health professionals. Biological rhythms are fundamental features of life that regulate key aspects of metabolism, physiology, and behavior. The SRBR conference has long integrated basic research across species with translational studies that link this science to improving human health. The central theme of SRBR 2026 is “Time Matters: Biological Rhythms Shaping Life and Health”. The meeting will convene investigators across career stages, disciplines, model systems, and levels of biological organization (from cells to organisms) to exchange advances and expand access to circadian biology training. SRBR 2026 will accelerate the integration of circadian principles into broader biomedical research and clinical practices to better human health. Project Number: 1R13NS149704-01 | Fiscal Year: 2026 | NIH Institute/Center: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) | Principal Investigator: Andrew Liu | Institution: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FL | Award Amount: $25,000 | Activity Code: R13 | Study Section: Special Emphasis Panel[ZRG1 SCIL-T (80)] View on NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11392246