Monday, October 20, 2025

Uniformed Services University Neuroscience Graduate Program Winter Symposium - Call for Abstracts for Undergraduate Poster Competition

 Invitation to Submit Your Neuroscience Abstract for the USU 35th Annual Neuroscience Winter Symposium


We cordially invite neuroscience students to submit an abstract for the upcoming USU Winter Neuroscience Symposium, an event bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, and students in the field of neuroscience and for the first time, college undergraduates. This symposium aims to foster collaboration, share groundbreaking discoveries, and discuss future directions in neuroscience research.


The USU Winter Neuroscience Symposium will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2024, 3:00pm -5:00pm at the Uniformed Services University, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD.  This year's symposium will feature poster sessions covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:


  • Neurodegenerative Diseases

  • Brain Imaging and Connectomics

  • Developmental Neuroscience

  • Cognitive Neuroscience

  • Computational Neuroscience

  • Neuropharmacology

Abstract Submission Guidelines

We encourage submissions that present original research, innovative methodologies, or significant reviews in any area of neuroscience. Please adhere to the following guidelines for abstract submission:


  • Abstract Length: Abstracts should not exceed 300 words.

  • Formatting: Use a standard font (e.g., Arial, Times New Roman) with a font size of 12pt.

  • Content: The abstract should clearly state the research question, methods, results, and conclusions.

  • Keywords: Provide 3-5 keywords relevant to your research.

  • Submission Deadline: All abstracts must be submitted by Thursday, November 20th at 5pm.


Please submit your abstract here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDfcTFZXQQ6vhb3fNZG36FfgbQuEi_ydXBDZDW3YDLcnGG1Q/viewform

Important Dates

USU Neuroscience Winter Symposium

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline

Nov 20, 2025 5:00 PM

Notification of Acceptance

Nov 27, 2025

Registration Deadline

Dec 1, 2025