Welcome

The Genetics and Epigenetics Cross-Cutting Research Team of the National Institute on Drug Abuse invites you to attend the April 12-13, 2027 NIDA Genetics and Epigenetics Cross-Cutting Research Team Meeting at Natcher Auditorium on the NIH Campus in Bethesda, MD. This is an in-person meeting.

We expect to have more than 215 scientific presentations. Registration and abstract submission are now open. Abstracts are due by November 18, 2026. We cannot accept late abstracts this year, so please submit them prior to 5:00 PM ET on November 18, 2026.

Important: If you are not a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder, you must register prior to March 12, 2027, or risk not being approved by NIH Security to visit the NIH campus.

There is no registration fee to attend this meeting. However, attendees are responsible for their own travel, meals, and lodging.

Meeting Goals

The goals of the meeting are to:

• Showcase exciting research on the genetics and epigenetics of substance use disorders.
• Encourage collaboration among investigators with diverse expertise in genetics and epigenetics.
• Foster collaboration and new research among investigators working on the genetics and epigenetics of addiction, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and other comorbidities.
• Identify new research opportunities in the genetics and epigenetics of addiction.
• Provide attendees with an opportunity to meet with NIDA program directors to discuss ideas for grant applications and funding opportunities.