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Join Us in New Orleans for the 2026 PNIRS Annual Meeting!

The PsychoNeuroImmunology Research Society welcomes you to our Annual Meeting, June 22–25, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

This international conference brings together researchers and clinicians from psychology, neuroscience, immunology, psychiatry, behavioral medicine, infectious diseases, endocrinology, rheumatology, and related fields to explore the connections between the nervous and immune systems and the impact of behavior on health.

Why Attend?

  • Hear from leading experts in PNI
  • Network across diverse scientific and medical disciplines
  • Share your work through symposia, posters, and discussion
  • Experience the energy and culture of New Orleans!

Call for Member-Sponsored Symposia Proposals

The PNIRS Scientific Affairs Committee invites proposals for member-sponsored symposia to be presented at the PNIRS 2026 Annual Meeting, which will take place June 22–25, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

This year’s meeting theme is: Modifiable Risk Factors Across the Lifespan

We encourage proposals that reflect cutting-edge psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) research and include a diverse and interdisciplinary group of speakers. We especially welcome proposals that:

  • Incorporate preclinical and clinical research
  • Include speakers across career stages
  • Feature individuals who have not previously presented at PNIRS
  • Support inclusivity in science and representation from broad backgrounds and experiences

Proposals should include information on efforts to ensure balanced representation among speakers with respect to the above criteria.

We anticipate accepting 6 symposia, each lasting 90 minutes, with a maximum of three speakers. Speaking time should total no more than 75 minutes, allowing time for discussion. Time limits will be strictly enforced.

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit the following materials:

  • Symposium title and abstract (max 500 words)
  • Title and abstract for each speaker (max 300 words each)
  • Inclusive participation statement (max 200 words) describing how the symposium supports diversity as described above
  • CV or biosketch for each speaker

All proposals must be submitted by December 5, 2025, and applicants will be notified of decisions by January 15, 2026.

Additional Information:

  • PNIRS member participants are not eligible for travel, registration, or honoraria support.
  • To broaden participation, registration fees will be waived for up to one invited speaker per symposium who is not currently, and has never been, a PNIRS member.
  • If you are not currently a member, you may renew your membership or join as a new member now to submit a proposal, and your membership will be valid through December 31, 2026.
  • All invited speakers must confirm in-person attendance prior to proposal submission.

DEADLINE: Friday, December 5 @ 11:59 PM ET

 

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