Preliminary Meeting Program

Welcome to the SSIB 2026 Preliminary Schedule! Please note the schedule is preliminary and will be updated as the program is finalized.


  Wed - Aug 05      Thu - Aug 06      Fri - Aug 07      Sat - Aug 08      Sun - Aug 09   

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026

8:00 - 4:30 PM REGISTRATION
Regency Foyer
9:00 - 10:00 AM POSTER SESSION 4, EXHIBITS & COFFEE BREAK
Regency C & Foyer
10:00 - 11:30 AM ORAL SESSION 5: THE 8TH SENSE: INTEROCEPTION AND APPETITE
Chair/Organizer: Lex Kravitz, Vaibhav Konanur
Millennium Hall

ORAL SESSION 6: MOLECULES THAT MATTER: NEUROPEPTIDES & FEEDING
Chair/Organizer: Christelle.LeFoll, Eric Winzenried
Regency B
11:30 - 1:00 PM LUNCH ON OWN
On Own
11:45 - 12:45 PM NEW INVESTIGATOR EVENT - MEET THE SCIENTIST
Regency B

Meet and speak with scientists representing academia, industry, and research institutions in an informal setting.This is a great opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and learn about a range of scientific careers and research experiences.

Register Here.


1:00 - 2:00 PM MARS LECTURE 3: DANIELLA COTA
Chair/Organizer: Thomas Lutz
Millennium Hall
2:00 - 3:00 PM POSTER SESSION 5, EXHIBITS & COFFEE BREAK
Regency C & Foyer
3:00 - 4:30 PM SYMPOSIUM 3: GUT CHECK: MECHANOSENSORY SIGNALS IN SATIATION
Chair/Organizer: Claire de la Serre, Hyung Jin Choi
Regency B
3:00 - 4:30 PM ORAL SESSION 7: POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME: CARBOHYDRATES & SUGAR
Chair/Organizer: Carolina Cawthon, Justin Sung
Millennium Hall