<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font color="#ff0000">On behalf of <span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Martha Orozco-Cardenas <<a href="mailto:mlorozco@ucr.edu">mlorozco@ucr.edu</a>></span></font></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"></div></div><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div class="msg-3581631316378242959"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="m_-3581631316378242959WordSection1"><div><blockquote style="border:none;border-left:solid #cccccc 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in"><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"></span>Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) is dedicated to advancing in vitro biology across plant, animal, and human systems, fostering innovation and collaboration that support global agriculture and human health. </span><span style="color:#212121">We are excited to share that the Society for In Vitro Biology (<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_sivb.org_-5F-5F-3B-21-21Eq8rgdkfa9r-5FyJvCTg-21wG0g2t4Dvg2dgwxWAQqGY0ieEzZvsLSrfBV9RKJ-2D29CpwnPZqxpuu3Xbo88V1deKHoArJ-5FJ-2DRmzHIJVfrw-24&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=9OHnn0Avj0izvERKbIPC2G0amyCa6e44uz6lX_XuZE4&m=AJLDMIg7ycfXVM3rt7bgMU7UBigkX1-FFNuRnf9dgmjLDxfsafHLgvExLNfUfvop&s=OFNAx5kJ6c6W_mrUNE9KjzlMOxUQ4HEBuWx1qXoeJDw&e=" title="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_sivb.org_-5F-5F-3B-21-21Eq8rgdkfa9r-5FyJvCTg-21wG0g2t4Dvg2dgwxWAQqGY0ieEzZvsLSrfBV9RKJ-2D29CpwnPZqxpuu3Xbo88V1deKHoArJ-5FJ-2DRmzHIJVfrw-24&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b" target="_blank"><span style="color:#96607d">SIVB</span></a>) is holding its <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_sivb.org_meetings_-5F-5F-3B-21-21Eq8rgdkfa9r-5FyJvCTg-21wG0g2t4Dvg2dgwxWAQqGY0ieEzZvsLSrfBV9RKJ-2D29CpwnPZqxpuu3Xbo88V1deKHoArJ-5FJ-2DRmw7qGIOug-24&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=9OHnn0Avj0izvERKbIPC2G0amyCa6e44uz6lX_XuZE4&m=AJLDMIg7ycfXVM3rt7bgMU7UBigkX1-FFNuRnf9dgmjLDxfsafHLgvExLNfUfvop&s=ZLEZTElTao5VJjpbFpIclTXzDQI5zSxAbJ47xb-9t9Y&e=" title="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_sivb.org_meetings_-5F-5F-3B-21-21Eq8rgdkfa9r-5FyJvCTg-21wG0g2t4Dvg2dgwxWAQqGY0ieEzZvsLSrfBV9RKJ-2D29CpwnPZqxpuu3Xbo88V1deKHoArJ-5FJ-2DRmw7qGIOug-24&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTD" target="_blank"><span style="color:#96607d">2026 In Vitro Biology Meeting</span></a> in Reno, Nevada, from June 6 – 10, 2026, at the Peppermill Resort and Spa (<i>please also see attached meeting flyers for more information</i>). This year’s scientific program features a dynamic lineup of topics, including cutting-edge developments in <b>plant and animal biotechnology</b>, <b>genome editing</b>, and <b>functional genomics</b>. These sessions will explore how in vitro systems are being leveraged to accelerate trait discovery, improve disease resistance, and enhance productivity in both agricultural and biomedical contexts. We are also offering a series of <b>workshops</b> designed to deepen technical expertise and foster cross-disciplinary learning. In celebration of the <b>SIVB’s 80th Anniversary</b>, the meeting will also include special events and networking opportunities to honor the Society’s legacy and future. <s><br></s><br>SIVB is always striving to create <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_sivb.org_meetings_student-2Dand-2Dpost-2Ddocs.html-5F-5F-3B-21-21Eq8rgdkfa9r-5FyJvCTg-21wG0g2t4Dvg2dgwxWAQqGY0ieEzZvsLSrfBV9RKJ-2D29CpwnPZqxpuu3Xbo88V1deKHoArJ-5FJ-2DRmyVVqpg-2DA-24&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=9OHnn0Avj0izvERKbIPC2G0amyCa6e44uz6lX_XuZE4&m=AJLDMIg7ycfXVM3rt7bgMU7UBigkX1-FFNuRnf9dgmjLDxfsafHLgvExLNfUfvop&s=-63tva8vo5kpT0-iuLin_krUP37qqgn5d5wraaBf_xs&e=" title="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_sivb.org_meetings_student-2Dand-2Dpost-2Ddocs.html-5F-5F-3B-21-21Eq8rgdkfa9r-5FyJvCTg-21wG0g2t4Dvg2dgwxWAQqGY0ieEzZvsLSrfBV9RKJ-2D29CpwnPZqxpuu3Xbo88V1deKHoArJ-5FJ-2DRmy" target="_blank"><span style="color:#96607d">opportunities for students</span></a>. To that end we offer significantly discounted student registration to the meeting and one-year free membership of the following year to the students who present their research work at the meeting in the form of an oral or poster presentation. We have been offering a Student Initiative to support student participation since 2003. In addition, we offer <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__urldefense.com_v3_-5F-5Fhttps-3A_sivb.org_meetings_exhibit-2Dinformation-2D2026.html-5F-5F-3B-21-21Eq8rgd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n Research Center</span><u></u><u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">University of California - Riverside</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">South Campus Dr. Head House No. 2</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Riverside, CA</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Office: 951.827.2885</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Mobile: </span><span style="color:#222222">951.314.4656</span><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#0e7744"><a href="http://ptrc.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">http://ptrc.ucr.edu/</a></span><u></u><u></u></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div>