UK Symposium on Smell & Taste Disorders
UK Semiochemistry Network Meeting XXXIV and 4th UK Symposium on Smell & Taste Disorders

Building on the success of previous Symposia on Smell and Taste Disorders, Carl Philpott, Professor of Rhinology and Olfactology at the University of East Anglia, will host the 4th Symposium on Smell & Taste Disorders on 4-5 June 2026. The event will take place at the Cavonius Centre, Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge, UK.This year’s programme builds on previous events, with a strong focus on patient perspectives and presentations from international experts in the field, including Prof Matt Lechner, Prof Zara Patel, Okechukwu Okonkwo, Lisha McClelland, Simon Gane and Prof Alastair Noyce. Sessions will cover advances in diagnostic approaches, chemosensory testing, current and emerging treatments, and key research priorities.


 
The two-day symposium is aimed at clinicians and researchers interested in olfaction, gustation, and related disorders. Alongside lectures, attendees can join practical demonstrations and interactive workshops. The event will be delivered in a hybrid format, allowing participation either in person or online via Zoom. CPD points are available for each day, and in-person delegates will receive lunch and refreshments, with an optional dinner on Thursday evening. 
 
Applications are open for poster presentations related to smell and taste disorders.  

Applicants will need to submit a 250-word abstract to:  
uksmellandtastesymposium@gmail.com 

The abstract submission deadline is 1st April 2026. 

For further information and information on how to book, please see the website: 
https://uksemiochemistry.com/ 

Contact: Kay Tate 
Email: uksmellandtastesymposium@gmail.com 

Credits Awarded: TBA