2026 New England Science Symposium (NESS)

Established in 2002, the New England Science Symposium (NESS) provides a forum for postdoctoral fellows; medical, dental and graduate students; post-baccalaureates; college and community college students from across the United States to share their biomedical and health-related research activities through oral or poster presentations, engage in discussions related to career development in the sciences, exchange ideas, and expand their professional networks.

NESS Keynote speaker
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA
Associate Professor of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Obesity Medicine Physician Scientist

The deadline to submit abstracts has passed.

General registration is open.

Check out the Resources and Guidance page to help you prepare an abstract or presentation.

Have questions about NESS? See our Frequently Asked Questions and Eligibility Checklist page.