2026 Big Ten Neuroscience Annual Meeting

Data-Driven Innovation & Neuro-Translation

Thursday, July 16, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Scientific Program
5:30 p.m. — Networking Reception/Dinner

UNO Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106

The 2026 Big Ten Neuroscience Annual Meeting marks the fifth annual gathering of the Big Ten neuroscience community and will be hosted by the UNMC. This meeting brings together students, trainees, and faculty from across Big Ten institutions, along with colleagues from the Omaha academic and biomedical research community, for a day of scientific exchange, collaboration, and professional development.

The Big Ten neuroscience community is dedicated to highlighting the breadth of cutting-edge research across its member institutions, spanning basic, translational, and clinical neuroscience, while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that supports scientific dialogue and growth across all career stages.

The meeting will feature three keynote lectures from leading investigators, a poster session, and breakout sessions with oral presentations selected from submitted abstracts, all designed to encourage interdisciplinary engagement and scientific exchange.

Faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdoctoral trainees in neuroscience and related biomedical fields from Big Ten universities, as well as institutions in the Omaha area—including Children’s Nebraska, Creighton University, and Boys Town National Research Hospital—are warmly encouraged to attend.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

Describe recent advances in Big Ten neuroscience research and evaluate their implications for clinical or translational practice.
Identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and apply strategies to initiate or strengthen research partnerships.
Develop a personalized plan to enhance career development, including identifying relevant training resources and mentorship opportunities.
Apply principles of translational neuroscience to design research or clinical approaches that address community health needs.

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for faculty researchers and clinicians, postdoctoral trainees, graduate students, and industry partners engaged in neuroscience and related fields, with particular relevance to those affiliated with Big Ten institutions the Omaha-based academic and biomedical research community..

In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Call for Abstracts

The meeting planning committee invites abstract submissions for the 2026 Big Ten Neuroscience Meeting. Deadline: May 15, 2026

Registration Information

Registration Fees

Registration for the meeting is $25. The optional dinner fee is $40.

On-site (Walk-in) Registration

Beginning July 9, 2026, walk-in registrations will be accepted at the standard meeting fee of $25, space permitting.

Please note that dinner participation, meals, and meeting materials are not guaranteed for walk-in registrants and will be provided based on availability.

Payment Options

Credit/Debit Card: Credit and debit card payments are accepted. A $3 non-refundable processing fee will apply.
E-Check/ACH Transfer: Electronic check (ACH) payments are strongly recommended and do not incur any additional fees.

If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, please email registrationCCE@unmc.edu no later than July 9, 2026, to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date. Please note that the $3 credit or debit card processing fee is non-refundable. Cancellations received after July 9, 2026, as well as registrants who do not attend, are responsible for the full registration fee.

Nearby Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Aksarben Village
1265 S 67th Street, Omaha, NE 68106
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Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Arksarben Village
6737 Frances Street, Omaha, NE 68106
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Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Aksarben Village
1717 S 67th Street, Omaha, NE 68106
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Meeting Director

Matthew Rizzo, MD, FAAN, FANA

Frances & Edgar Reynolds Professor
Chair

Department of Neurological Sciences, UNMC

Questions?

Missy Edwards

Educational Projects Coordinator

Center for Continuing Education, UNMC

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Phone: 402-559-5145