The Society for Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology 48th Annual Meeting.

The Society for Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology (SCGDB) held its 48th Annual Meeting at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on September 29-October 1, 2025. On the first day of the meeting, Drs. Timothy Cox and Jennifer Fish were honored with Excellence in Craniofacial Research Awards for their exceptional contributions to the field of craniofacial biology. The following 2 days of the meeting featured five sessions that highlighted new discoveries in human genetics, systems biology of craniofacial development and disease, evolutionary connections, signaling mechanisms, and a special session on clinical and patient perspectives. The meeting also featured workshops on scientific writing and the role of artificial intelligence in advancing research and care. A poster session facilitated dynamic and insightful interactions among the 113 attendees, who represented diverse career stages and research backgrounds in developmental biology and genetics, further strengthening the SCGDB community.