The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (MS-INBRE) is pleased to announce Mississippi IDeA/EPSCoR Conference 2026 (MIEC26) will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Co-hosted by MS-INBRE and Mississippi EPSCoR, MIEC26 will offer concurrent oral STEM presentations, a student poster session, networking opportunities, professional development and more. We aim to enhance in-state STEM research infrastructure through offering an engaging platform for researchers to learn, collaborate and exchange key research discoveries. STEM research faculty, undergraduate & graduate students, healthcare professionals, public health leaders and research industry stakeholders are highly encouraged to attend. In addition, MIEC26 is an excellent opportunity for Mississippi college students pursuing health-related careers to gain presentation experience, network and learn from experienced healthcare professionals.
Benefits of Attendance
- Participate in professional development sessions for both students and junior faculty
- Network with like-minded professionals and industry leaders from across Mississippi and the Gulf South
- Receive constructive feedback and critique on your research
- Gain insight into the research of other academics from institutions across Mississippi
- Support future health professionals and scientists
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research trends and discoveries
- Enhance your visibility and recognition within the Mississippi research community
Stakeholders
Mississippi INBRE
The Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is a network of colleges and universities designed to build a biomedical research infrastructure in Mississippi. Our mission is to engage talented faculty and students in biomedical research projects that will increase the state’s research competitiveness as well as impact the health of the citizens of Mississippi.
Mississippi EPSCoR
The mission of the project is to establish a sustainable statewide interdisciplinary research infrastructure that will enable Mississippi to address fundamental challenges associated with advanced materials, increase the state’s competitiveness in optoelectronics research, and drive cross-fertilization of research, education, training, and entrepreneurship to build the STEM workforce.
To learn more about last year’s meeting, click here.
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the STEM research capacity of Mississippi. Registration is free for all attendees.
MIEC25 welcomes all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi. Registration is free for all attendees. STEM research faculty, undergraduate & graduate students, healthcare professionals, engineers, public health leaders and research industry stakeholders are highly encouraged to attend. Click the button below to register today!
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 11, 2025
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi and addressing health disparities in the state. Registration is free for all attendees. Proposals for special sessions are welcome.
Have a question about registration, sponsorship, presentations, or more?
Email us at msinbre@usm.edu or call (601) 266-4531.
This conference is open to all individuals or organizations that are committed to increasing the science, engineering, and biomedical research capacity of Mississippi and addressing health disparities in the state. Registration is free for all attendees. Proposals for special sessions are welcome.