48th Annual Meeting
Society for Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology

September 29 - October 1, 2025

Hosted by the University of Minnesota
Local Organizer, Dr. Kristin Artinger

 

Register

Registration Deadline: 

September 7, 2025
There is no on-site registration.

 Meeting registration rates: 

 SCGDB/AAA member, trainee: $75
SCGDB/AAA member, faculty: $200
Non-Member: $300

 

Submit Abstract

Abstract Deadlines: 

August 25, 2025 - To be considered for a short talk
September 7, 2025 - To be considered for a poster presentation

Election of the Secretary

Election of the Secretary will take place during the business meeting at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Society for Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology, with the term beginning immediately after the meeting.

View Nominees

Hotels

Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis University Area 
2812 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, MN 55414
Block Name: SCGDB 48th Annual Meeting rates
Booking Link: https://group.hamptoninn.com/hsdpgc
$135-145/night; Deadline: August 30th

Days Hotel by Wyndham University Ave SE 
2407 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 
Block Name: Society for Craniofacial Genetics & Developmental Biology (SCGDB) 48th Annual Meeting
Booking Link: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/08225?checkInDate=09/29/2025&checkOutDate=10/01/2025&groupCode=092925CRA
$109/night; Deadline: August 30th

 Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis 
615 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 
Block Name: SCGDB September Room Block
Booking Link: https://book.passkey.com/gt/220609123?gtid=9580ccd9ef507e7ff1e1ec1b8fe8f855
$199/night; Deadline: September 5th 

The SCGDB Executive Committee and our local organizer, Dr. Kristin Artinger, are developing an exciting program that includes:

  • David Bixler and Marylou Buyse Distinguished Scientist Awards, sponsored by Developmental Dynamics.
  • Scientific sessions on “Human Genetics of Craniofacial Variation and Disease” (Dr. William Dobyns, University of Minnesota), “Evolutionary Connections – Genetics, Genomics and Development” (Dr. Craig Miller, University of California Berkeley), “Signaling Mechanisms Underlying Craniofacial Development and Disorders” (Dr. David Clouthier, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus), “Systems Biology of Craniofacial Development and Disease” (Dr. Laura Kerosuo, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) and “Clinical and Patient Perspectives” (Dr. Ethylin Jabs, Mayo Clinic). 
  • Workshops

Additional platform talks will be selected from submitted abstracts. A poster session will be held on September 30th and prizes will be given for best poster presentations by postdoctoral trainees and graduate students, sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy.