
Next-Gen Instruments & Tools Driving EV Research 2026
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 - Friday, March 27, 2026
Location: Denver, Colorado
Confirmed Speakers

Andrew Bubak, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus

Michael Graner, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus -- Conference Senior Chairperson

Steve Soper, Foundation Distinguished Professor, Director, Center of BioModular Multi-Scale System for Precision Medicine, The University of Kansas

Christina Coughlan, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado -- Conference Co-Chair

Michael J. Van Kanegan, Head of Support & Application Technology, Particle Metrix, Inc.

Varshal Davé, Senior Vice President Commercial, Exokēryx, Inc.

Daniel Chiu, A. Bruce Montgomery Professor of Chemistry and Endowed Professor of Analytical Chemistry,and Professor of Bioengineering, University of Washington

Shilpa Buch, Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Overview of the Conference
SelectBIO Next-Gen Instruments & Tools for EV Research 2026 Conference brings together scientific presentations and company demos in a highly-interactive 2-Day program to be held March 26-27, 2026 in Denver, Colorado -- right at Anschutz Medical Campus.
SelectBIO is honored that Professor Michael Graner, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus is Conference Senior Chairperson.
The scientific program revolves mostly around advances in Extracellular Vesicles (EVs, Exosomes) research with particular emphasis on methods development, tools development and the impact instrumentation has made and continues to make on EV Research worldwide.
The Exhibit Hall is Co-Located with the Conference Tracks for Excellent Networking as well as for the Hands-on Demos conducted by the various instrument companies.
The conference welcomes doctoral students, post-doctoral and research fellows to submit abstracts for oral presentations on their research as it relates to the goals of this conference -- featuring the latest research, engaging researchers and companies, and extensive networking and collaboration opportunities.
In addition to scientific and technology spotlight technical presentations, the conference features on-site demos by EV instrument companies as well as some hands-on sessions at the Anschutz Medical Campus to demo instruments and protocols in EV research.
Finally, this conference features a session on the cosmetic/dermatologic applications of Exosomes -- a new area that is gaining momentum and this session explores the scientific basis and products in this space.
Abstract Submission for Oral Presentations and Posters
Agenda Topics Covered at this Conference
You can also present your research in an oral presentation or poster whilst attending the meeting. Submit an abstract for consideration under the Submissions tab of this conference website.
Oral Presentation Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
Poster Abstract Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026
Flow Cytometry Platforms for Studying Extracellular Vesicles (EVs)
Single EV Analysis Biological Studies Possible Using Single EV Analysis
Nanoparticle Tracking (NT) and Its Utilization in EV Research
Advances in NT Technology
Emerging EV Research Areas
Emerging Instrument Platforms and Reagents for EV Research
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
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Exhibitors
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
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Exhibition Manager - SelectBIO Conferences
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Next-Gen Instruments & Tools Driving EV Research 2026
SelectBIO is pleased to host this Next-Gen Technologies & Tools Driving EV Research 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
14200 E Colfax Ave.,
Aurora, Colorado, 80011, USA
Telephone: 720-859-6444
Denver is a world-class city with excellent hotels, excellent transportation infrastructure and an international airport enabling access from cities from across the United States and Worldwide destinations.
**The conference venue hotel is in very close proximity to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and some hands-on sessions will take place at the Anschutz Medical Campus**




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Training Courses
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Successful applicants will be provided with all necessary information.
Abstract Content:
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Agenda Topics
Flow Cytometry Platforms for Studying Extracellular Vesicles (EVs)
Single EV Analysis Biological Studies Possible Using Single EV Analysis
Nanoparticle Tracking (NT) and Its Utilization in EV Research
Advances in NT Technology
Emerging EV Research Areas
Emerging Instrument Platforms and Reagents for EV Research
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Andrew Bubak, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus

Andrew Bubak Biographical Sketch
Andrew Bubak received his PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Colorado-School of Medicine in 2017, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship in neurovirology. Dr. Bubak became an Assistant Professor in 2021 in the Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus where he continues to research the role of varicella zoster virus (VZV) in neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. He was the first to describe how VZV utilizes extracellular vesicles to aid in viral spread and provide a novel mechanism in which VZV can contribute to stroke.
Christina Coughlan, Assistant Professor of Research, University of Colorado

Christina Coughlan Biographical Sketch
Dr. Coughlan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the CU Anschutz Medical campus. She is Director of the Human Biorepository Core for the CU Alzheimer’s and Cognition Center (CUACC), and Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Exosome (EV) Core with Dr. Graner (CUACC). Her focus for the past many years has been assessing alterations in plasma Biomarkers and EVs during the development of diseases that include Alzheimer’s disease (AD), diabetes, concussion, viral infections, Down syndrome and cancer and monitoring responses to therapeutic interventions used in AD (i.e., GMCSF in Phase II trials through our lab). In addition to her Biomarker research Dr. Coughlan’s research has resulted in publications focused on topics that pertain to screening libraries of drugs for new interventions in AD, understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in the initiation and propagation of AD, cellular quality control processes involved in protein mis-folding, the role of Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) and its fragments in disease and normal physiology, chemokines and their roles in viral infections and neuronal migration, and the role(s) of glycosylation in memory formation. Dr. Coughlan enjoys bringing this basic science thinking as well as training at the undergraduate level in Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology and at a Graduate level in Pharmacology and Clinical Translational Sciences to research questions for both her own work, and those of collaborators across campus and universities.
Daniel Chiu, A. Bruce Montgomery Professor of Chemistry and Endowed Professor of Analytical Chemistry,and Professor of Bioengineering, University of Washington

Daniel Chiu Biographical Sketch
Daniel T. Chiu is the A. Bruce Montgomery Professor of Chemistry and Endowed Professor of Analytical Chemistry,and Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington. He is a member of the Cancer Consortium at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. His research interests include nanomaterials, microfluidics, and new instrumentations for ultra-sensitive bioanalytical measurements.
He obtained a B.A. in Neurobiology and a B.S. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley in 1993, then a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Stanford University in 1998. After completing postdoctoral research at Harvard University, he started in 2000 at the University of Washington. He is the author of more than 250 publications and is the inventor on over 300 issued patents.
Michael Graner, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus -- Conference Senior Chairperson

Michael Graner Biographical Sketch
Michael Graner received his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois followed by post-doctoral and research faculty work at the University of Arizona, shifting gears from the Drosophila extracellular matrix to cancer immunotherapy. He then took at faculty position at Duke University’s Tisch Brain Tumor Center, followed by his current position as Professor in Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado Denver (Anschutz Medical Campus). He is also a member of the University of Colorado Cancer Center, the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, the MAVRC Program, and holds a Visiting Professorship Appointment at the Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital (China) and an adjunct faculty appointment at Colorado State University. Graner has a long-standing interest in cell stress responses, which led to cancer vaccine development (including one in clinical trials), which somehow led to the world of extracellular vesicles (EVs). His lab currently concentrates on signaling mechanisms involving EVs, in particular the transfer of stressed phenotypes from stressed tumor cells to unstressed ones via EVs.
Michael J. Van Kanegan, Head of Support & Application Technology, Particle Metrix, Inc.

Michael J. Van Kanegan Biographical Sketch
Michael J. Van Kanegan, Ph.D. joined Particle Metrix in June, 2024, Inc. to establish the US Service and Support Center in Durham, North Carolina. With over 15 years of experience in biotech, his training and expertise is focused to advance innovative nanoparticle analytics using ZetaView NTA technology.
Shilpa Buch, Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Shilpa Buch Biographical Sketch
I am currently a Professor & Executive Vice Chair for Research and the Director of the Nebraska Center for Substance Abuse research at the University of Nebraska. I received my PhD in 1982 in Microbiology from Maharaja Sayajirao Univ in Baroda, India and moved to Canada for postdoctoral training. I began my independent research career as an Assistant Professor at the Hospital for Sick Kids, Toronto, following which, I moved to Kansas University and embarked on a research area focused on understanding how addictive drugs co-operate with HIV-1 to exacerbate neurological complications. I rose through the ranks at Kansas and in 2007, made a move as a full Professor to University of Nebraska in Omaha. Research approaches used in my lab involve a multi-pronged approach comprising of a variety of complementary model systems ranging from cell cultures to rodent models to the higher more relevant macaque model of SIV pathogenesis. More recently, my research interest is centered on exploring how exosomes act as conduits to transport key signaling mediators (small noncoding RNAs/microRNAs) to distant recipient cells as a means to regulate gene expression and cellular cross talk. I lead an active research program involving collaborations both nationally and internationally, with over 225 peer-reviewed publications. I have consistently held NIH funding throughout my career and continue to serve on NIH study sections. During my career, I have had the good fortune of being recognized by various national and International societies with the Wybran (2012) and the Distinguished service (2023; 2013) Awards, both of which hold a special meaning for me. I have also been awarded the UNMC Scientist laureate award (2016) in addition to the Kansas City scientist award. Aligning closely with my passion for mentoring, has enabled me to take an active leading role in the Women’s Mentoring Program at UNMC (2015-2017). I have also received the Women in Neuroscience award at the International Society of Neurovirology in 2016. I have played an active role as a Secretary of the Society on Neuroimmune Pharmacology and have been invited as a speaker & as a Chair at various meetings and have also organized several symposia. To further hone my leadership skills, I graduated from the Executive Leadership for Academic Medicine Program that fosters the growth and career trajectories of women leaders nationally.
Steve Soper, Foundation Distinguished Professor, Director, Center of BioModular Multi-Scale System for Precision Medicine, The University of Kansas

Steve Soper Biographical Sketch
Professor Soper (since 2016) is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kansas. At KUMC, Prof. Soper holds an adjunct appointment in the Cancer Biology Department and is a member of the KU Cancer Center. He also holds an appointment at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology in Ulsan, South Korea, where he is a World Class University Professor.
As a result of his efforts, Prof. Soper has secured extramural funding totaling >$125M, has published over 245 peer-reviewed manuscripts (h index = 70; >17,000 citations); 31 book chapters and 71 peer-reviewed conference proceeding papers, and is the author of 12 patents. He is also the founder of a startup company, BioFluidica, which is marketing devices for the isolation and enumeration of liquid biopsy markers. Soper recently founded a second company, Sunflower Genomics, which is seeking to market a new DNA/RNA single-molecule sequencing platform. His list of awards includes Ralph Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry, Chemical Instrumentation by the American Chemical Society, the Benedetti-Pichler Award for Microchemistry, Fellow of the AAAS, Fellow of Applied Spectroscopy, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, R&D 100 Award, Distinguished Masters Award at LSU and Outstanding Scientist/Engineer in the state of Louisiana in 2001. Finally, Prof. Soper has granted 50 PhDs and 7 MS degrees to students under his mentorship. He currently heads a group of 15 researchers.
His major discoveries include: (1) Technology for the detection of liquid biopsy markers that can manage a variety of diseases using a simple blood test (test has been demonstrated in multiple myeloma, pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, pancreatic, breast, colorectal, prostate, and ovarian cancers); (2) new hardware and assay for the point-of-care diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke; (3) single-molecule DNA and RNA sequencing nanotechnology; and (4) currently working on a home-test for COVID-19 infections (handheld instrument and the associated assay.
Varshal Davé, Senior Vice President Commercial, Exokēryx, Inc.

Varshal Davé Biographical Sketch
08:00
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Participants Check-In
Conference Registration, Coffee and Networking
09:00
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Conference Chairperson Welcome

Michael Graner, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus -- Conference Senior Chairperson
Welcome and Introduction by Conference Chairperson + Conference Themes and Topics Addressed
09:10
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Keynote Presentation

Daniel Chiu, A. Bruce Montgomery Professor of Chemistry and Endowed Professor of Analytical Chemistry,and Professor of Bioengineering, University of Washington
Single-Molecule Sensitive Digital Flow Cytometry
We have developed a multi-parametric high-throughput and high-sensitivity flow-based method for counting single molecules, and applied this method to the analysis of individual extracelluar vesicles and particles (EVPs). EVPs are promising biomarkers but they are highly heterogeneous and comprise a diverse set of surface proteins as well as intra-vesicular cargoes. Yet, current approaches to the study of EVPs lack the necessary sensitivity and precision to fully characterize and understand the make-up and the distribution of various EVP subpopulations that may be present. Digital flow cytometry (dFC) provides single-fluorophore sensitivity and enables multiparameter characterization of EVPs, including single-EVP phenotyping, the absolute quantitation of EVP concentrations, and biomarker copy numbers. dFC has a broad range of applications, from analysis of single EVPs such as exosomes or RNA-binding proteins to the characterization of therapeutic lipid nano¬particles, viruses, and proteins. dFC also provides absolute quantitation of non-EVP samples such as for the quality control of antibodies (Ab), including the concentration of individual and aggregated Ab-dye conjugates and the Ab-to-dye ratio.
09:40
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Keynote Presentation

Steve Soper, Foundation Distinguished Professor, Director, Center of BioModular Multi-scale System for Precision Medicine, The University of Kansas
Screening Tests using Integrated Micro- and Nanofluidic Devices for the Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer with Extracellular Vesicles Serving as the Input
Ovarian cancer (OvCa) is the 5th most deadly cancer for women in the US and is often referred to as a "silent killer" because it is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage, resulting in a low five-year survival rate (<30%). However, if detected early, when the cancer is still confined to the ovaries (Stage I), the five-year survival rate can be as high as 90%. Unfortunately, OvCa is challenging to detect early with only 20% of cases caught in early stages as it rarely causes symptoms until advanced. No reliable, universally recommended, or effective screening test currently exists, which often leads to late-stage diagnosis (Stage III or IV). We are developing a screening test for OvCa, which consists of a novel integrated fluidic system for process automation, biomarkers specific to early OvCa onset, and the appropriate assay for producing high clinical figures-of-merit. The fluidic system consists of microfluidic modules made from plastics via injection molding that can be integrated to nanofluidic modules via a fluidic motherboard. The hardware for our tests can be mass produced at low-cost to facilitate bench-to-bedside transition and point-of-care testing (PoCT) that is typically required for large scale population screening. The assay uses liquid biopsy markers as the input, which can be secured in a minimally invasive manner appropriate for screening tests – for this OvCa application we are using extracellular vesicles (EVs). The screening test consists of a microfluidic module for EV affinity selection, which possesses a high density array of pillars surface-decorated with antibodies, to efficiently select EVs. This chip is integrated to a nanofluidic chip for the label-free enumeration of EVs to determine elevated levels of EVs in the plasma of patients suspected of having a specific type of OvCa, high grade serous OvCa (HGSOC). Unique EV-associated surface proteins were discovered for selection of HGSOC EVs specifically for the early detection of this disease – these markers consist of surface antigens associated with the fallopian tubes where the cancer originates. The selected EVs can be photolytically released from the capture surface and counted using a nano-Coulter Counter chip (nCC), which consists of two in-plane nanopores. The nCC can measure the size, particle density, and zeta potential of the OvCa-associated EVs. Both steps of the screening test described here are carried out using a microfluidic and nanofluidic chip integrated to a control motherboard for automating sample processing with results produced within 20 min. We will also discuss the use of exosomal microRNA as additional markers for enhancing the clinical figures-of-merit of the screening test.
10:10
26 March 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Networking Break
Mid-Morning Coffee Break and Networking with the Exhibitors
11:00
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Technology Spotlight Presentation

Varshal Davé, Senior Vice President Commercial, Exokēryx, Inc., United States of America
Demeter EVPrep: Where Microchips Meet Biotech to Deliver Automated, Reproducible EV Isolation
Demeter EVPrep is a novel EV-isolation tool that separates EVs using dielectrophoresis and semiconductor technology. The Demeter EVPrep system provides a fully automated, hands-off method for obtaining high quality EV preps from various sample types. Early adopters of this technology observe improved yield and purity of EV isolations, as well as compatibility with downstream analyses like mass spectrometry.
11:30
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Technology Spotlight Presentation

Michael J. Van Kanegan, Head of Support & Application Technology, Particle Metrix, Inc., United States of America
ZetaView Evolution – Providing Advanced Nanoparticle Tracking Solutions
The new ZetaView® Evolution Nanoparticle Tracking Analyzer series defines a new standard in nanoparticle characterization. It features calibration-free size and concentration measurements, cutting-edge concentration scanning technology, and direct Zeta Potential analysis using up to four different excitation lasers. The ZetaView® Evolution enables precise and detailed sample characterization across a wide range of applications focused on Extracellular Vesicle (EV) research, Virus characterization and targeted drug delivery studies.
12:00
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Keynote Presentation

Shilpa Buch, Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States of America
Dysregulated Ferritinophagy Promotes Ferroptotic EV Cargo Release and Synaptic Impairment in HIV Tat–Exposed Microglia
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are critical mediators of intercellular communication and contribute to HIV-associated neuropathogenesis by transferring pathogenic cargo between cells. Although HIV Transactivator of transcription (Tat) protein induces ferroptosis in microglia, whether dysregulated autophagy drives ferroptotic cargo loading into microglia-derived EVs (MEVs) and promotes neuronal injury remains unclear.
Here, we first examined the mechanistic link between HIV Tat exposure, autophagy dysregulation, and ferroptosis in microglia. Treatment of BV2 cells with HIV Tat significantly increased expression of ferroptosis mediators, including ferritin heavy chain-1 (FTH1) and acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4), both intracellularly and within MEVs. Pharmacological inhibition of ferroptosis attenuated this effect without altering total MEV release, indicating selective modulation of cargo loading. Importantly, blockade of autophagic flux with bafilomycin A1 further potentiated Tat-induced expression and release of ferroptosis mediators, whereas autophagy induction with rapamycin mitigated these effects. HIV Tat exposure also elevated levels of the ferritinophagy receptor NCOA4, linking impaired autophagic regulation to iron-dependent ferroptosis signaling in microglia.
To determine functional consequences, primary cortical and hippocampal neurons were exposed to HIV Tat-MEVs. Neurons exhibited increased iron metabolism proteins, elevated Fe²⁺ levels, enhanced mitochondrial reactive oxygen species, reduced miniature excitatory postsynaptic currents, and loss of mature dendritic spines, indicating synaptodendritic injury. Notably, these pathological effects were alleviated when neurons were treated with MEVs derived from deferoxamine-pretreated microglia.
Collectively, these findings demonstrate that Tat-induced dysregulation of autophagy enhances ferroptotic cargo release via MEVs, thereby promoting neuronal iron accumulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and synaptic impairment in HIV-associated neuropathology.
12:30
26 March 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Networking Lunch -- Engage with Exhibitors
14:00
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Chairperson Presentation

Michael Graner, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus -- Conference Senior Chairperson
Extracellular Vesicles from a Glioblastoma Organoid Alter Astrocyte Signaling Pathways
Glioblastomas (GBMs) are extraordinarily heterogeneous tumors not only due to the extensive tumor cell heterogeneity but also due to the internal composition and influx of so-called “normal” cells into the tumor microenvironment. These intra-tumoral cellular interactions shape the tumor’s natural history and response to therapy beyond just the impact on the tumor cells themselves, which has been a major focus of previous research. GBM organoids are thought to manifest a more realistic profile of the tumor due to the multitude of other cell types present in the milieu. An understudied area of intracellular communication within GBM organoids is that of extracellular vesicles and particles (EVPs). We have performed extensive proteomic analyses on a GBM and its derived organoids and (spheroid) cell line, along with a variety of EVPs from those cells and organoids. We have also tested the cell signaling responses of cultured astrocytes to the GBM organoid EVs. Our results suggest that the EVPs from GBM organoids may attenuate responses compared to GBM cell-line derived EVPs, perhaps due to the more complex cellular content and contributions to the EVPs.
14:30
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine

Christina Coughlan, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, United States of America
Presentation Title to be Confirmed
15:00
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine

Andrew Bubak, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus, United States of America
How a Cell-associated Virus Utilizes Non-infectious Extracellular Vesicles to Propagate Infection and Disease
Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is an exclusively human virus that causes chickenpox (varicella) on primary infection and shingles (zoster) during reactivation. Reactivation of the virus is also associated with a significant increased risk of stroke for up to a year as well as an elevated risk of dementia. VZV is a cell-associated virus, meaning direct cell-cell contact is needed to spread within the body. My laboratory recently published the first account of how VZV exploits the host’s extracellular vesicle (EV) machinery to evade the immune system to aid in viral spread through the loading of a single VZV protein. This talk will describe those mechanisms as well as how these pathogenic, yet non-infectious, EVs may also contribute to stroke and dementia onset in the absence of a lytic infection, which forces us to reevaluate the stages of VZV pathogenesis.
15:30
26 March 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Mid-Afternoon Coffee Break and Networking
16:00
26 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine

Michael Graner, Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus -- Conference Senior Chairperson
Round-Table Discussion about Current Trends in EV Research
17:30
26 March 2026
Close of Day 1 of the Conference
09:00
27 March 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Morning Coffee
09:30
27 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Mercedes Lopez, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Mechanistic Insights into Extracellular Vesicle Interactions with the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Disease
10:00
27 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Hayley Grandberg, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Glioblastoma Exosome Lipidomics - What We Couldn’t Name Before and What We Know Now
10:30
27 March 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Mid-Morning Coffee Break
11:00
27 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Leslie Vargas, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Exploring Innate Immune Activation by Extracellular Vesicles and Particles in a Novel Chordoma Cell Line
11:30
27 March 2026
Buckley & Columbine
Jack Robinson, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Extracellular Vesicles from a Stem Cell-Like De-Differentiated Chordoma Promote Stem Cell Characteristics
12:00
27 March 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Lunch
13:00
27 March 2026
Exosome Core Facility Anschutz
Exosome Core Facility Anschutz: Onsite Demo of Instrumentation for EV Analysis and Running EV Samples in Real-Time




