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4th Epithelial Mesenchymal Interactions in Lung Development & Fibrosis Conference
#Fusionlung26
Prices from:
$1,161.0007 Mar - 10 Mar 2026
Playa Mujeres, Mexico
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Stijn P. De Langhe
Mayo Clinic
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Purushothama Rao Tata
Duke University
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Ana Pardo-Saganta
Institute for Lung Health, Justus Liebig University
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Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Early Bird - 10 Sep 2025 • Talk Submission - 10 Sep 2025 • Poster Submission - 10 Dec 2025 • Registration & Payment Deadline - 10 Dec 2025
Synopsis
Lung development is governed by epithelial-mesenchymal interactions. These pathways are recapitulated during injury and repair. This conference will focus on understanding key processes underlying lung development, injury and repair and their dysregulation in the context of aging, environmental exposures in different species, with the hope of better understanding disease development and to discover novel therapeutic approaches.
We will highlight emerging concepts in airway and parenchymal epithelial and mesenchymal cell biology such as stem cell and progenitor heterogeneity, and adaptive and maladaptive regenerative mechanisms. The newly minted sessions will also encompass technological advances in single cell and spatial multiomic profiling approaches for dissecting, cellular neighbourhoods, cell-cell communication that contribute to epithelial and mesenchymal cell proliferation, plasticity, cell fate decisions in development, repair, and fibrosis. The focused themes will also discuss our current understanding of how genetic, epigenetics, and metabolic changes rewires cell fates to influence lung development, repair, and diseases; and characterize epithelial-mesenchymal interrelationships that maintain lung homeostasis and orchestrate repair and regeneration. The entire program has been designed to achieve a better understanding of the key clinical research issues and how they relate to basic mechanistic investigation.
Key Sessions
- Keynote and emerging topics
- Novel models and technologies to study pulmonary fibrosis
- Mechanisms of repair in lung disease
- Pathways regulating lung development and dysregulated/activated in lung fibrosis
- Aging, fibrosis and degenerative lung diseases
- Environmental impact on lung diseases
- Mechanotransduction In lung development and fibrosis
- Aging and lung fibrosis
Confirmed Invited Speakers
Navdeep Chandel (Northwestern University)
Astrid Gillich (Calico Life Sciences)
Janine Gote-Schniering (University of Bern)
Renata Jurkowska (Cardiff University)
Melanie Königshoff (University of Pittsburgh)
Darrell Kotton (Boston University)
Claudia Loebel (University of Pennsylvania)
Francesca Polverino (Baylor College of Medicine)
Rajkumar Savai (Justus Liebig University Giessen)
Jie Sun (University of Virginia)
Nan Tang (National Institute of Biological Sciences)
Bob Varelas (Boston University)
Lisandra Vila Ellis (Northwestern University)
Jarod Zepp (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Bin Zhou (Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences)
Target Audience
- Lung developmental biologist
- Stem cell researchers
- Fibrosis researchers
- Pulmonary fibrosis researchers
Educational Need
It is known that lung developmental pathways are reactivated in pulmonary fibrosis, yet few if any meetings bring lung developmental biologists and researchers studying lung fibrosis together. This meeting will provide a unique opportunity to bring these two fields together.
Confirmed Speakers
Chairs
Stijn P. De Langhe
Mayo Clinic
Purushothama Rao Tata
Duke University
Ana Pardo-Saganta
Institute for Lung Health, Justus Liebig University
Barry Stripp
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Plenary Speakers
Navdeep S. Chandel
Northwestern University
Invited Speakers
Astrid Gillich
Calico Life Sciences
Janine Gote-Schniering
University of Bern
Renata Jurkowska
Cardiff University
Melanie Königshoff
University of Pittsburgh
Darrell Kotton
Boston University
Claudia Loebel
University of Pennsylvania
Francesca Polverino
Baylor College of Medicine
Rajkumar Savai
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Jie Sun
University of Virginia
Nan Tang
National Institute of Biological Sciences
Bob Varelas
Boston University
Lisandra Vila Ellis
Northwestern University
Jarod Zepp
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Bin Zhou
Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences
Programme
Registration Prices
| Ticket Type | Early Bird | Full Price |
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Single Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone and wish to have your own private room. |
$2443 | $2544 |
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Shared Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex, or if you have an accompanying adult. |
$2081 | $2182 |
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Student Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the 'Single' ticket option. |
$1161 | $1161 |
Additional Prices
| Addition Type | Adult | Child |
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Additional Person This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the conference period. Additional guests are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra Night' prices. |
$939 | $269 |
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Extra Night Prices for extra nights apply per person, per night. |
$410 | $83 |
All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.
What's Included in our Registration Fees?
Our registration fees are inclusive of the following at SLS Playa Mujeres during the conference period only:
- Conference registration.
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (07, 08, 09 March 2026) on a single or shared basis in a Delight King or Queen room.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Daily coffee breaks.
- Gala dinner with an open bar.
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Shared rooms may consist of either two queen beds or, one king and one queen sofa bed.
What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?
Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following at SLS Playa Mujeres during the conference period only:
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (07, 08, 09, March 2026) on a shared basis with a conference participant in a Delight King or Queen room.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Gala dinner with an open bar.
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Accompanying guests are not permitted access to the conference.
What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?
Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following at SLS Playa Mujeres during the conference period only:
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (07, 08, 09, March 2026) on a shared basis with the parent/s in a Delight King or Queen room, maximum capacity 4 adults per room.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Gala dinner with soft drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 4-11 years. Children 3 years or younger stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 12 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (SLS Playa Mujeres). Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Alice for further information.
What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?
Our extra night fees are inclusive of the following at SLS Playa Mujeres:
- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person in a Delight King or Queen room.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: If you wish to extend your stay more than 1 night pre/post conference, this is possible to book via Fusion, but please contact Alice for assistance and prices. Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 4-11 years. Children 3 years or younger stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 12 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (SLS Playa Mujeres).
Prices and hotel availability are subject to change without notice.
Venue & Location
SLS Playa Mujeres
SLS Playa Mujeres is a luxury all-inclusive resort located in the beautiful Playa Mujeres area near Cancun, Mexico. The newly built hotel has a contemporary design and an upscale/chic atmosphere. The hotel features stylish and spacious accommodation, offering modern amenities and private balconies. Guests can enjoy a range of gourmet dining options, activities and facilities within the all-inclusive package including; 4 swimming pools, a secluded private beach, 18 bars/restaurants, 24 hour room service, kids and teens club, outdoor adventure course and splash zone, fitness centre, group fitness classes and non-motorized water sports.
General Information
Venue Rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Address
Supermanzana 3 Manzana 1, 77400 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Nearest Airport
Cancun International Airport
Hotel Facilities
18 restaurants/bars
4 swimming pools
Private beach
Water park
Non-motorized watersports
Daily resort activities
Kids/teens club
Nightly entertainment
24 hour room service
Fitness center
Location
Mexico is a delightful combination of natural beauty, islands, ecological reserves and white sandy beaches. However, besides sun, sand and sea, this destination also offers an infinite variety of underwater activities to choose from: the diving, snorkelling and fishing here are outstanding and you will find an undersea world packed with tropical fish that live on the second largest barrier reef in the world. Sports enthusiasts might choose one of the many eco-tourism activities, such as cycling or hiking through the tropical forest or kayaking through mangroves, or something a little more adventuresome, like zip lining through the treetops.
Apart from the more well-known ancient Mayan archealogical sites such as Tulum, Cobá and Chichén Itzá you may like to visit the Aktun Chen caverns, voted one of the Top 10 underwater walks by National Geographic described as a truly magical experience.
Transportation
Cancun International Airport is approximately 35 minutes from SLS Playa Mujeres. Unlike other airports, Cancun airport transfer services must be pre-arranged. To obtain safe, licensed and bilingual transportation services please ensure you book your arrival and return transportation online with an authorised transportation company prior to your arrival to ensure a smooth journey without delays.
If you wish to share a return transfer to the airport then we would suggest waiting and organising this on-site at the hotel. The hotel have registered taxis readily available, you simply need to speak to the concierge on the day of your departure (approx $56 to Cancun International Airport). This will allow attendees to share return transfers with others who have similar flight times.
Private Transportation Companies
There are many alternative transportation companies operating in the Cancun area who will be able to provide a quotation for your trip. The following companies are well reviewed on Trip Advisor and quotations can be obtained and bookings can be made directly via their websites.
Amstar
Transportation is the sole responsibility of the delegate. Please ensure you conduct your own research and double check your booking details ahead of your arrival. Fusion Conferences are unable to assist with or confirm transportation bookings due to insurance limitations. Thank you for your understanding.
Local Activities
Please come back soon for further information regarding local activities.
Group Activities
Please come back soon for further information regarding group activities.
Submitting an Abstract
There are several presentation opportunities available at this meeting, in both talk and poster form. To be considered for either option, please register for the conference, upload your abstract when prompted to do so, and select your preferred presentation method. Once submitted, you will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account. You will also receive an email to confirm the outcome of your abstract review.
If you are unable to register for the conference for any reason, but still wish to submit an abstract for consideration, please email Alice directly.
Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.
Note: talk slots are limited for each conference, and we often receive more submissions than spaces available. If your talk submission is unsuccessful on this occasion, your abstract will automatically be considered for a poster presentation as an alternative.
Accepted for a Short Talk
If you are accepted for a Short Talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches for programme updates, these will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab in the navigation panel to the left.
On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30 minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac to ensure a smooth and timely transition between presenters, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop, please notify AV prior to the session. A HDMI cable is usually available on the podium to accommodate this.
Our AV technician will run through microphone options and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer ahead of your talk.
We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases, and our Session Chairs will assist with keeping everyone to time.
Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines:
Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.
Accepted for a Poster Presentation
We recommend bringing your poster along with you to the conference as our venues do not have onsite printing facilities. If you wish to independently source local printing, please feel free to do so – the hotel address can be found under the ‘Venue’ tab if needed.
Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.
Upon arrival to the conference, the Fusion team will give you instructions for displaying your poster. Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the dedicated poster session.
Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session(s) and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.
Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and can be collected on the final day of the conference.
LinkedIn forum
The conference LinkedIn group is an excellent platform to connect with fellow attendees and likeminded researchers prior to the conference. The Fusion team will post regular reminders about forthcoming deadlines, grant opportunities and programme updates. To join, please follow the link below.
Conference History
If you are interested in this meeting but not yet ready to register, you can sign up for updates here and our team will keep you updated regarding deadline reminders and grant opportunities relating to this meeting only.
Conference Manager
Alice Tebbit
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