Montagna Symposium on Biology of Skin 2026
A five-day symposium exploring resident memory T cells in skin disease, cancer immunity, antiviral defense, and therapeutic implications.
Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA
- Dates
- October 15–19, 2026
- Venue
- Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA
- Attendees
- Oncologists, immunologists, dermatologists, biologists, geneticists, biomedical engineers
TL;DR
- The Montagna Symposium on Biology of Skin runs October 15–19, 2026, at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington.
- The program focuses on resident memory T cells (TRM) in skin diseases, cancer immunity, antiviral defense, and vaccine development, featuring speakers in dermatology, immunology, and oncology.
- Attendees include MDs, PhDs, fellows, residents, postdoctoral researchers, and students across oncology, immunology, dermatology, biology, genetics, and biomedical engineering.
- The symposium aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, translate research into clinical practice, and support the next generation of skin biology researchers.
About
Organized by the Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin, this five-day symposium explores resident memory T cell biology across skin disease, cancer immunity, antiviral defense, and vaccine development. The symposium aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, translate research into clinical practice, and support the next generation of skin biology researchers and clinicians.
Who you'll find in the room
Oncologists
Cancer researchers and treating physicians studying tumor immunology and T cell-based immunotherapy.
Immunologists
Researchers and clinicians investigating immune responses, particularly T cell biology and resident memory mechanisms.
Dermatologists
MDs and specialists treating inflammatory skin diseases and skin cancer, applying T cell immunology to clinical practice.
Academic researchers
PhDs, postdoctoral researchers, fellows, and students in biology, genetics, and biomedical engineering.
Featured speakers
10 listedDennis Roop
Ph.D.
Hitomi Aoki
Ph.D.
Kyle Oetjen
M.D.
Liv Eidsmo
M.D.
Marlys Fassett
M.D.
Naoki Oshimori
Ph.D.
Ortega Loayza
M.D.
Rachael Clark
M.D., Ph.D.
Sancy Leachman
M.D.
Thomas Gebhardt
M.D.
Venue & travel
Venue
Skamania Lodge,Getting there
Skamania Lodge is located in the Columbia River Gorge, approximately one hour east of Portland International Airport (PDX).
Getting there
A conference charter shuttle departs from PDX on Thursday, October 15, and returns Monday, October 19, in the late morning; cost is $25 per person on a first-come, first-served basis.
Getting there
Meeting room rates for traditional guest rooms are $273 per night before tax; parking on-site costs $5 per night.
Questions people ask
12 answeredOctober 15–19, 2026.
Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington, located in the Columbia River Gorge about one hour east of Portland International Airport.
The symposium explores resident memory T cells in skin diseases, cancer immunity, antiviral defense, and tissue-specific immune regulation, with sessions covering infection, tumor immunology, inflammatory skin disease, and cellular biology.
Oncologists, immunologists, dermatologists, biologists, geneticists, and biomedical engineers at all career stages: MDs, PhDs, fellows, residents, postdoctoral researchers, and students.
The program features speakers including Dennis Roop, Hitomi Aoki, Kyle Oetjen, Liv Eidsmo, Marlys Fassett, Naoki Oshimori, Ortega Loayza, Rachael Clark (Program Chair), Sancy Leachman, and Thomas Gebhardt.
A conference charter shuttle departs from PDX baggage claim on Thursday, October 15, and returns Monday, October 19, in the late morning; cost is $25 per person on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meeting room rates for traditional guest rooms are $273 per night before tax; parking on-site costs $5 per night.
The symposium aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, translate resident memory T cell research into clinical practice, and support the next generation of researchers and clinicians across dermatology, immunology, and oncology.
The symposium brings together leading researchers and clinicians exploring cutting-edge T cell biology with direct applications to disease treatment and prevention. Attendees include established investigators, fellows, residents, and students, making it valuable for networking and career development at any stage.
Most scientific conferences follow business casual or smart casual norms. Expect a mix of formal presentations, interactive sessions, and networking events. The symposium does not publish a dress code, so plan for indoor meetings and social activities; comfortable shoes are recommended since the venue is expansive.
No. While the symposium attracts academic researchers and clinicians, it welcomes MDs, PhDs, fellows, residents, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students. Clinical dermatologists, oncologists, and immunologists from medical practice also attend.
The symposium organizers arrange a conference charter shuttle from Portland International Airport for $25 per person. Individual arrangements and rideshare options are available but coordination through official channels is recommended.
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