20th Anniversary Stem Cells, Cell Therapies, and Bioengineering in Lung Biology and Diseases

Optional Pre-Conference Workshop: $175 

Hands-On Training in State-Of-The-Art Methods in Stem Cells, Cell Therapies, and Bioengineering

The $175 Pre-Conference Workshop is a full day program featuring hands-on training in state-of-the-art techniques in stem cells, cell therapies and bioengineering. Additionally, technical skills sessions are often offered.

This workshop is geared primarily toward Trainees and Junior Investigators, at a price designed to encourage them to participate and learn new techniques in the field, but all investigators (excluding industry representatives) are welcome to attend. For details, please see the pre-conference agenda below.

REFUNDS: Minus an administrative fee of $150, refunds will be made only if written notice is received at uvmcmie@med.uvm.edu prior to June 20, 2025. Refunds are not possible after that date. Substitutions may be possible; please call (802) 656-2292 to inquire.

Room blocks are reserved at two premier lakefront hotels with shuttle service provided to the Davis Center conference site. The two hotels are located adjacent to each other in downtown Burlington near the waterfront of Lake Champlain. Each hotel has its own cancellation policy.

The Monday evening program will take place at the Hotel Vermont, and the Wednesday evening dinner cruise departs and returns nearby. We anticipate that bus service will be provided at appropriate times between the hotels and the University campus.

Parking: on-site parking fee is $15/day; currently complimentary for hotel guests, two Tesla charging stations are available; in addition, the adjacent city parking garage offers four EV charging stations (charges apply). Please note that parking at each hotel is attached to a garage owned by the City of Burlington.

Reservations must by made by Thursday, June 7, 2025. 

We recommend that reservations be made as early as possible as the room block has filled quickly in the past.

Hotel Vermont

41 Cherry Street, Burlington Vermont

Weekday Rates: $249 per night (excluding applicable taxes)
Weekend Rates: $329 per night (excluding applicable taxes)
       To reserve call: 1-855-650-0080
       Hotel website

Courtyard Burlington Harbor

25 Cherry Street, Burlington Vermont

Weekday Rates: $229 per night (excluding applicable taxes)
Weekend Rates: $309 per night (excluding applicable taxes)
       To reserve call: 1-800-321-2211
       Hotel website

Download the Conference Agenda (PDF)

Download the High School STEM Experience Agenda (PDF)

Faculty and Organizing Committees

Conference Co-Chairs
University College London, United Kingdom NEW Conference Co-Chair 2025 Jr Comm Chair 2023	Associate Professor, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Conference Co-Chair 2025 Conference Chair 2021 - 2023	Professor University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Emeritus Conference Chair 2005 - 2015

Senior Organizing Committee

Junior Organizing Committee

In support of improving patient care, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont 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.

The University of Vermont designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 27.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Outstanding Abstract Achievement Presentation Awards will be given to Junior Investigators and Trainees whose abstracts are selected through a blinded review process. The submission deadline is April 21, 2025.

In addition to oral presentation awards, competitively selected research posters will be judged during the conference in Poster Presentation Sessions. Awards will be given to the top poster presentation in each session.

Visit the Abstract and Presentation page for more information and submission guidelines.

We will once again be offering Junior Investigators and Trainees the opportunity to participate in an elevator pitch "Minute to Win It" competition. This competition is for a one-minute synopsis of their research. The top two elevator pitches received awards!

Participation in the pitch competition is limited to poster presenters who are junior investigators or trainees that have not already received an oral presentation award. There will be two thematic poster sessions in the afternoon following the Elevator Pitch Competition.

The deadline for submission of the slide is Friday June 13, 2025 and prior to the conference date you will be invited to attend a pre-conference online workshop for developing an elevator pitch presentation.

Learn more and enter the competition.

The High School STEM Mentorship Program is a unique opportunity for curious, motivated students to step into the world of cutting-edge lung science and biomedical research. Launched during the 10th Stem Cells, Cell Therapies, and Bioengineering in Lung Biology and Diseases conference in 2023, the program was created to empower students from underrepresented and rural communities through mentorship, exposure to academic careers, and interactive STEM experiences.

For the 2025 Conference, up to 25 high school students will be selected to participate in this immersive experience. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn more and apply to participate