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Student Symposium 2026
Showcasing Student Research in
Showcasing Student Research in
Genetics and Bioinformatics
Genetics and Bioinformatics
The 2026 CODE Student Symposium will be held at the HudsonAlpha Institute in Huntsville, AL. We invite all members of the CODE Community, student researchers, faculty facilitators, and those interested in the program to attend. Students will present their research through a poster session and oral presentations at the Symposium.
Students are requested to upload their posters to an online forum to share with the CODE community. Even if you cannot attend in person, we are still excited to see your work online!
We are happy to offer this hybrid format to allow all CODE student researchers across the country to participate in our CODE Student Symposium.
Apply here to present your research at the Symposium
Deadline is March 16, 2026
Register to Attend the Symposium
(All attendees are required to register.)
Deadline is March 16, 2026
Submit your online poster and 2-minute video
Share your work with the CODE Community!
Deadline is March 30, 2026
View the Online Poster Presentations
Networking
Networking
Student Oral Presentations
Student Oral Presentations
Student Poster Session
Student Poster Session
The CODE Student Symposium provides college students with the opportunity to present their work to and learn from other scientists. Facilitators and faculty members can learn, collaborate, mentor, and explore new findings.
The Speakers
The Speakers
Neil Lamb, PhD - 2026 Keynote
Neil Lamb, PhD - 2026 Keynote
President, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
From Student to Scientist
Dr. Neil Lamb is President of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, a Huntsville-based nonprofit advancing genomic discovery, education, and economic development to improve lives worldwide. Appointed as HudsonAlpha’s second President in 2022, Dr. Lamb previously spent 16 years leading the Institute’s Educational Outreach program, building a nationally recognized team that reaches more than a million learners each year and has redefined science education across the U.S.
A geneticist by training, Dr. Lamb began his career studying trisomy 21 at Emory University, where he later served on the faculty as Director of Education and of the Center for Medical Genomics. His path also included a two-year stint directing family programs and communications for a large Atlanta-area church. His leadership in science education has earned national acclaim, including the Faraday Science Communicator Award from the National Association of Science Teachers and the American Society of Human Genetics Excellence in Education Award.
Dr. Lamb holds a B.S. in molecular biology from Auburn University and a Ph.D. in genetics and molecular biology from Emory University. He and his wife, Cynthia, live in Madison, Alabama, and have three children—his proudest genetic achievement.
Early Career Scientist Panel Discussion - concurrent with lunch
Madison Seaber
Plant Biotechnologist
Ambreal White
Research Associate II
Henry Limbo
Research Associate I
Milana Egorova
Graduate Assistant
The Venue
The Venue
The Jackson Center
The Jackson Center
6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
6001 Moquin Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
The Jackson Center on the HudsonAlpha Institute campus is a world-class conference center located in the heart of the second-largest research park in the United States. Our symposium spaces will expand this year to include more room for student posters and conversations.
The Jackson Center on the HudsonAlpha Institute campus is a world-class conference center located in the heart of the second-largest research park in the United States. Our symposium spaces will expand this year to include more room for student posters and conversations.
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