Providence Neuroscience Institute

The 28th Annual Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) Consortium Meeting will be hosted by the Providence Neuroscience Institute on October 15-16, 2026, at The Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon. The Scientific Advisory Board has assembled an exceptional group of speakers from a variety of disciplines with ample time for group discussions and networking. 

Call for abstracts: leaders in neuro oncology, neuro infectious disease, neuro immunology, neuro cognitive science, and neuroimaging will interact with the audience via panel discussions and poster sessions to promote active scientific exchange.

Abstracts and posters must be submitted by August 3, 2026.

Please email: OregonBBBConference@providence.org, for more details and to submit and abstract or poster - See program or website for more information.

Content: This meeting will highlight advancements in BBB Consortium clinical research, including new treatment and neuro-imaging protocols, and the translation of research from the lab to the clinic. Presentations by experts in neuro-oncology, neuro-infectious disease, neuro-immunology, neuro-cognitive science, and neuroimaging will be followed by group discussions, panel discussions, and poster sessions.

Objectives: Breakdown of the NVU in Neuro-Oncology: Discuss preclinical, clinical, and safety data on techniques to enhance the delivery of therapeutic agents and systemic immune cell migration to brain tumors and the tumor microenvironment. This includes methods such as intra-arterial delivery and focused ultrasound. Impact of the NVU in Neuro-Infectious Disease: Examine preclinical and clinical studies on neurological complications of systemic viral infections. Topics include improving delivery methods, novel therapeutic and imaging modalities, and the need for chemoprotection. Role of the NVU in Emerging Real-Life Scenarios: Explore the NVUs role in scenarios with significant human health impacts, such as weightlessness and space exploration, climate change, and microplastic pollution.

Audience: Academics, industry professionals, clinicians, physicians, and researchers with programs in BBB, NVU, and neuro-oncology, with an emphasis on translational research.

Mentorship Session: The meeting will include mentoring sessions, providing young scientists and trainees with one-on-one time with senior mentors.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The 28th Annual Providence Blood Brain Barrier Consortium Meeting will only take place in person at the Benson Hotel, 309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205, from October 15-16, 2026. Fee covers one or both days.

Registration for the main scientific meeting includes access to:

• All scientific and poster sessions
• CME certificate / credit hours
• Exhibit Hall
• Recorded presentations
• Buffet Breakfast, Snacks, Buffet Lunch and all-day beverages

Note: Conference Registration (fee schedule below) does not include the Keynote Dinner Thursday evening. Tickets for the dinner must be purchased separately when registering for the event. Tickets for the keynote dinner are $70.00. Registration deadline: October 13, 2026

Keynote Speaker Dinner:

The Keynote Dinner will also be held at The Benson Hotel, must register by 10/13/26. Dinner ticket are added to cost of registration.

Keynote Speaker is Chetan Bettegowda, MD, PhD, Director of the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery.

Dinner Options:

GRUYERE & PROSCIUTTO STUFFED CHICKEN
pan-seared, topped with caper butter
GRILLED NW CHINOOK SALMON
with choice of citrus beurre Blanc, lemon-dill pesto, or blackberry-basil vinaigrette
VEGETABLE RATATOUILLE (vegan)
eggplant, tofu, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, toasted almonds

Registration Selection Instructions:
This event is in-person only. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and beverages on Thursday and Friday. You may also choose to purchase a ticket to the Keynote Dinner. You must purchase a ticket for the Keynote Dinner to attend, so there is an accurate head count prior to the event.

Hotel Information: The Benson Hotel offers a discounted rate of $179 per night for attendees of this event. This rate includes discounted overnight valet parking, and upgraded rooms with views. We encourage all conference attendees to book lodging using the link below.

The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

Discounted rates from $179 USD; Upgrades may be available
To book your stay or for more room information call: (503) 228-2000, or use this LINK: https://group.curiocollection.com/ze5dc8

Let them know you are staying for the Blood Brain Barrier Consortium Meeting Conference with the Providence Neuroscience Institute.

Parking Information:

There is a discounted valet rate of $44.00 for cars that will stay overnight. Or a flat fee of $20.00 per day for only attending the meeting and not staying overnight. Hourly rate for parking is $10/ hour.

Cancelations and Refunds:
Registration is non-refundable (certain situations may be addressed on a case-by-case basis). If you cannot attend in-person, you may opt to transfer your registration to another person or attend virtually / view recordings.

Questions? For all registration questions or for additional information, please email: OregonBBBConference@providence.org