Our broad, interdisciplinary community is the heart of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. The 2026 Wu Tsai Neuro Scientific Retreat is a day to connect across labs and disciplines, share new discoveries, and spark collaborations across neuroscience discovery, engineering, and medicine.

Registration is now closed 

Registration was open from March to April 21 via the Retreat Registration Site.

What to expect

• Talks from the Wu Tsai Neuro community, spanning discovery, engineering, and medicine (including talks from both faculty and trainees)
• Poster session featuring recent advances from the Wu Tsai Neuro community
• Time to connect with colleagues across labs and disciplines
• Program includes catered meals and access to the museum's exhibits

A program overview and additional logistics will be posted on the Registration Site. The final agenda will be available the day of Retreat.

Interested in presenting? 

We're putting a special spotlight on trainees/junior researchers this year! Attendees can indicate interest in presenting via the registration form.

Poster Session: Open to students, postdocs, and staff. Spots are limited and are first-come, first-serve.

Oral Talks: Open to postdocs and PhD students only. Interested participants can submit an abstract via registration to be considered for one of the oral talks. 

Who can attend

Active Stanford faculty affiliated with the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute and members of their labs are invited to attend.

• Not yet an affiliate? Faculty affiliation request form
• Not sure if you (or your PI) is affiliated? Check the Stanford Profile for the tag “Member, Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute” under Academic Appointments.

Attendance expectation

Participants are expected to attend the full program (9:30 AM–6:00 PM).

Registration

Registration is required. Registration will open on March 2 and close on April 21. Register here.

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