Satellite Symposium -
Decoding the Human Embryo: Dissecting Developmental Processes in Our Species
Decoding the Human Embryo: Dissecting Developmental Processes in Our Species
July 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Organizer: Licia Selleri, University of California, San Francisco
This satellite symposium will focus on human developmental processes examined through two complementary lenses. The morning session will focus on insights gained from studies of human fetal tissues, while the afternoon session will highlight advances in 3D cell-based models that recapitulate key aspects of human embryogenesis in vitro.
Abstract Submission
Deadline: April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Abstracts are being accepted for short talk consideration (10 min
talk, 5 min Q&A). Authors who wish to be considered for a short talk should check the appropriate box on the SDB 85th Annual Meeting abstract submission form. Current SDB membership (2026 dues paid) is required for short talk eligibility.
Invited Speakers
Neil Chi
University of California, San Diego
Faranak Fatthai
University of California, San Francisco
Rowan Karvas
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center
Arnold Kriegstein
University of California San Francisco
Sophie Petropoulos
University of Montreal
Janet Rossant
The Hospital for Sick Children
Jun Wu
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz
California Institute of Technology
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