Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Biomolecular Galaxy
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The 11th Annual Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Biomolecular Galaxy Symposium (HG2BG) is a two-day, in-person meeting designed to spark new ideas and build connections across the biomolecular sciences. Taking place Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, 2026, the symposium highlights cutting-edge biophysical research that graduate students, postdocs, and faculty are doing at universities around the Midwest.
The program features a mix of scientific talks, roundtable discussions, faculty-led workshops, and structured networking opportunities aimed at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Keynote speakers
Academic Keynote: Wah Chiu, Wallenberg-Bienenstock Professor and Professor of Bioengineering and of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University
Industry Keynote: To be announced
Help shape the program
Attendees are invited to complete a brief survey to help guide workshop topics and session formats. Feedback will directly inform the final program.
Survey deadline: February 10, 2026