The Wihuri Research Institute Symposium 2026 on Cardiovascular Biology will bring together leading experts in cardiovascular research in the areas of blood and lymphatic vessel morphogenesis, vascular diversity and plasticity in development and disease, and immune-vascular crosstalk.
Register here by 19 June 2026
Symposium Programme
Event details
Wihuri Research Symposium 2026
Date: Tuesday, 18 August, 2026
Location: Hanaholmen Center Helsinki, Finland
Venue & Accommodation
Hanaholmen Cultural Centre is an inspiring and unique meeting place that brings together Nordic culture, art, and current discussions. It’s located in Espoo, just outside Helsinki, on its own small peninsula.
Abstract submission
Abstract submission for consideration for an oral or poster presentation is due by 19 June 2026.
Detailed instructions on how to submit your abstract can be found in the registration form.
Registration
Please register for the symposium by completing the registration form in the link above
by Friday 19 June 2026.
We are delighted to offer the symposium free of charge for registered participants.
Pre-symposium course for students and postdocs
The symposium will be preceded by a Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine course Advances in Cardio-vascular Biology (DPBM-011). The course is open to students and postdocs.
All participants should register for the course and symposium using the link at the top of the page.
Students from the University of Helsinki do not need to register via Sisu, but they must enter their student number when registering.
Course Content
Focus scientific areas
Latest advancements within the field of cardiovascular biology across diverse areas.
Day 1: Monday, 17 August
Lectures
Time: 09.00 – 16.00 (7 h)
Venue: Biomedicum Helsinki 1, Haartmaninkatu 8, P-floor, Seminar room 1-2
Day one features lectures on structure, function, and advanced technologies like metabolomics, genomics, bioinformatics and structural biology.
Day 2: Tuesday, 18 August
Participation in the Wihuri Research Institute Symposium
Time: 09.00 – 17.30 (7,5 h)
Venue: Hanasaari Conference Center, Helsinki
See Symposium Programme above
Learning outcome
Upon completion of this cardiovascular biology course, participants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of cellular mechanisms of vascular expansion, inflammation, lymphatic vasculature, and Vascular aging and disease. Additionally, students will be exposed to cutting-edge methodologies such as single-cell omics and advanced genetic tools, learning how to apply these techniques in biomedical research.
ECTS
Students from the University of Helsinki can receive a total of 3 ECTS:
• 2 ECTS for attending both days and completing the pre-assignment
or
• 3 ECTS for attending both days, completing the pre-assignment plus poster presentation
Event details
Doctoral Programme Course DPBM-011 (for students and postdocs only)
Date: Monday, 17 August, 2026
Location: Biomedicum Helsinki 1 , Finland
Address: Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki
How to get to the Biomedicum Helsinki 1
Course Program
Abstract submission
Abstracts for consideration for either an oral or poster presentation should be submitted by Friday, 19 June 2026.
Instructions on how to submit an abstract can be found in the registration form.
All Doctoral Programme Course DPBM-011 participants who submit an abstract will have the opportunity to present their research in the form of a poster or short talk at the WRI Symposium.
Registration
To register for the Doctoral Programme Course DPBM-011 and the WRI Symposium, please complete the registration form via the link at the top of the page by Friday, 19 June 2026.
The DPBM course and the symposium are free of charge for registered participants.
Contact Us
For inquiries or additional information, please contact our organizing team
Email: symposium@wri.fi
Phone: +358 50 446 0068
Carita Sarmalinna
Administration
Wihuri Research Institute
We look forward to welcoming you to Symbosium 2026—where ideas converge and futures are shaped.