TRANSCEND
A partnership among NDSU, the University of North Dakota, and Sanford Health, the goal of TRANSCEND is to bring together researchers and clinicians with diverse experience from across the region to develop unique and innovative means of combating disease and other health issues in North Dakota.
TRANSCEND is supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number 1P20GM155890-01.
2026 Annual TRANSCEND Symposium (May 20)
The Translational Science Engaging North Dakota (TRANSCEND) symposium will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at NDSU's Memorial Union. The event is free and open to the public. The agenda includes registration beginning at 8:30 am followed by welcoming remarks at 9 am. The day will conclude with closing remarks at 4 pm
- Keynote Speech by Paola Vermeer, PhD, Associate Scientist
- Awardee presentations
- Poster session
- Networking opportunities
Have a poster you'd like to present? Learn more about the 2026 TRANSCEND Annual Symposium Specifications for Poster Presentations.
register >> (Registration closes April 30)
Faculty Development Calendar
The Faculty Development Calendar is the place to find date, location and detailed information on RCA seminars, workshops, bootcamps and other opportunities for funding and skill-building.