OVERVIEW
The Biological Systems Science Division (BSSD) and the Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Principal Investigators’ (PI) Meeting.
The meeting provides a venue for attending BSSD-supported PIs and associates to discuss successes and challenges, develop collaborations, learn more about the enabling capabilities and User Facilities available through the Department of Energy’s Office of Science and BER, and interact with DOE program staff. In addition to poster presentations from each funded project and selected oral presentations from those awards, the meeting will have a Keynote address and plenary sessions of interest across the portfolio.
At this year’s meeting, only the plenary sessions will be available for virtual attendance.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Poster Abstract Submission Deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (EST) (add to calendar)
- Poster PDF Submission Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (EST) (add to calendar)
- Oral Presentation Abstract Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (EST) (add to calendar)
- Oral Presentation Slides Due: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (EST) (add to calendar)
Opening Session Presentations
Dorothy Koch
Associate Director
Biological and Environmental Research
Todd Anderson
Director
Biological Systems Sciences Division
MEETING INFORMATION
IMPORTANT NOTES
- A registration fee of $150 is required for all in person attendees. This fee is collected at the time of registration.
- An individual can register multiple attendees and pay the fee on their behalf.
Please email BSSD@orau.org if you have any questions about the website or logistical questions.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Poster Abstract Submission Deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (EST) (add to calendar)
- Poster PDF Submission Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (EST) (add to calendar)
- Oral Presentation Abstract Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (EST) (add to calendar)
- Oral Presentation Slides Due: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (EST) (add to calendar)
ACCESSING THE FULL MEETING WEBSITE:
To access the full meeting website, registration is required. Please follow the steps below:
1. Click the ‘Register Now’ button to complete your registration.
For those already registered:
- Click the ‘Already Registered?’ link.
- Enter the name and email address used during registration.
- A verification code will be sent to your phone and/or email address.
- Enter the verification code as prompted.
Important Note: If you remain inactive on the website for more than 45 minutes, your session will timeout. You will need to log back in by following the steps above.
Navigating the Website: Once logged in, additional tabs will appear at the top of the webpage. Use these tabs (e.g., Poster Presentations, Oral Presentations) to explore the website content