The Boshell Research Program

Research Day at Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National

The 17th Annual Boshell Research Day, set for April 17, 2026, will bring together experts from around the United States to present current topics related to diabetes and the role of obesity in its development.  The meeting will be highlighted by research presentations through the day and evening.

There is no cost for Boshell program members and $125 for non-members. Students and postdoctoral fellows may attend at no cost. Deadline for meeting registration is April 10, 2026. Deadline for abstraction submission is March 27, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend and participate in this exciting event.  

2026 Boshell Research Day Flyer (PDF)

Register for Boshell Research Day

Guest Speakers

Dr. Lin

Keynote Address
Dr. Jiandie Lin

Bradley M. Patten Collegiate Professor in the Life Sciences 
Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology 
University of Michigan Medical School and Life Sciences Institute

Dr. Crewe

Plenary Lecture
Dr. Clair Crewe

Assistant Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology 
Washington University in St. Louis 
School of Medicine

Dr. Ludwig

Banquet Lecture
Dr. David S. Ludwig

Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Professor of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health
New York Times Best Selling Author of “Always Hungry? Conquer Cravings, Retrain your Fat Cells and Lose Weight Permanently?

Abstract Submission

  • The deadline for abstract submission is March 27, 2026.
  • Abstracts should be a maximum of 500 words (Arial 12 point font).
  • Please include presenter preference (oral presentation, poster or no preference), who will be presenting (underline name) and whether the presenter is a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow or faculty member.
  • Send abstract submissions via email to juddrob@auburn.edu (Dr. Robert Judd) as a MS Word file.

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