# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 PMB Spring Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 05:15 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The PMB Spring Retreat is a full-day event designed to highlight the research activities of consortium members.About this Event2026 Plant Molecular Biology Spring RetreatThe Plant Molecular Biology Consortium is excited to announce the second PMB Spring Retreat to be held on May 12, 2026 at NCBiotech in RTP. The program is designed to highlight the research activities of consortium members and to introduce these members to North Carolina's community of plant molecular biologists. The program includes research lectures given by faculty, short format student talks, and industry talks given by corporate scientists.Participants are encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration for a Flash Talk focused on their current research or ideas for future research.Agenda12:00pm - 12:30pm Registration12:30pm - 12:35pm Introduction12:35pm - 1:30pm Session 1Chair: Stef Elorriaga, NCSU12:35pm - 1:00pm Fay-Wei Li, Duke University1:00pm - 1:30pm Flash Talks1:30pm - 1:55pm Networking and Refreshments1:55pm - 3:15pm Session 2Chair: Soo Park, Duke University1:55pm - 2:20pm Nat Graham, Pairwise2:20pm - 2:35pm Selected Talk2:35pm - 2:50pm Selected Talk2:50pm - 3:15pm Steve Rigolout, Syngenta Seeds3:15pm - 3:40pm Networking and Refreshments3:40pm - 5:25pm Session 3Chair: Naveen Chana, UNC Chapel Hill3:40pm - 4:05pm Emily Bellis, Avalo4:05pm - 4:30pm Reid Longely, NCSU4:30pm - 4:45pm Selected Talk4:45pm - 5:10pm Laura Lee, UNC Chapel Hill5:10pm - 5:15pm Closing remarks**Flash Talk Titles and Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format to Hannah_Cole@ncbiotech.org no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026. Selected participants will be notified via email.**We'd Like to Thank Our Sponsors: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e41f4020-1728-11f1-bd6f-bd69cb84d700-rimg-w1200-h396-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e44e6670-1728-11f1-965e-5553f2ff6f23-rimg-w1200-h521-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e47b42d0-1728-11f1-abd5-e70abe7c6535-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e4aa4210-1728-11f1-bd6f-bd69cb84d700-rimg-w1200-h675-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/2026-pmb-spring-retreat/100001984326652434 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Conference Center at NCBiotech - **lat**: 35.92338729999999 - **long**: -78.8663026 - **full address**: Conference Center at NCBiotech, 15 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 PMB Spring Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6cdae519a95195d12184ac763ae8d3a19934eea78e5354e16aab6468c53b40b8-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1772560006 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 PMB Spring Retreat being held? - **A:** 2026 PMB Spring Retreat takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 05:15 pm at Conference Center at NCBiotech, 15 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 PMB Spring Retreat? - **A:** 2026 PMB Spring Retreat is organized by North Carolina Biotechnology Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 PMB Spring Retreat is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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