BIOLOGY ACROSS SCALES
Annual Research Symposium
From Molecules to Mind
Thursday, November 5, 2026
The Purdue Department of Biological Sciences invites faculty, students, postdoctoral researchers, alumni, collaborators, and guests to Biology Across Scales, our Annual Research Symposium. Join us for a day celebrating discovery across the breadth of modern biology, featuring faculty and trainee research presentations, emerging advances in neuroscience, the distinguished Karling Lecture, and opportunities to reconnect with the Purdue Biological Sciences community.
Registration is open to members of the Purdue community, alumni, and friends until November 2.
Attendance at the symposium, including lunch, and the poster session and reception, is free with registration.
While there is no cost to attend, we welcome your gifts to support Purdue Biological Sciences. Our mission to advance research, education, and student success.
Register by Nov. 2 View the Program
KARLING LECTURE
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 PM | DLR 131
György Buzsáki, M.D., Ph.D. Hermann M. Biggs Professor of Neural Science, New York University; Member, National Academy of Sciences. Professor Buzsáki’s work on hippocampal rhythms and the temporal organization of memory has shaped how neuroscience understands the brain’s internal dynamics.
Dr. Buzsáki will join us virtually as we gather in the Hall for Discovery and Learning Research.
Tessman Rising Stars in Neuroscience
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 2:15–3:45 PM | DLR 131
This special session highlights four emerging scientists developing innovative approaches to understanding the nervous system, from molecular and cellular mechanisms to large-scale neural circuits. Their research spans functional genomics, CRISPR-based screening, advanced optical imaging, and neurodegenerative disease, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that are transforming our understanding of brain function and neurological disorders.
