Sept 12-14, 2025 | Colorado Springs, CO
The Perinatal Research Society’s 55th Annual Meeting is headed for the beautiful Rocky Mountains. On September 12-14, 2025, with majestic Pike’s Peak in the background, PRS members, guests and invited speakers will gather in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to discuss the most current scientific findings in perinatal research. Located 90 minutes south of Denver, “the Springs” – as locals like to say – sits on a mesa 6,000 feet above sea level. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.
A visit to Colorado Springs will inspire perinatal investigators at all stages of their careers with mountain peaks visible from throughout the city. It is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Glen Eyrie Castle, Garden of the Gods National Landmark, Royal Gorge Bridge, The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway and a number of museums, including the ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy.
Colorado Spring’s beautiful Cheyenne Mountain Resort will host the PRS 55th three-day annual meeting and offers attendees a wide range of activities without leaving the grounds. The amenities include a golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, pickleball courts, private lake with boat access, basketball and a spa.
Plan to attend the PRS 55th anniversary meeting as this intentionally smaller society provides an opportunity for participants to listen to internationally recognized speakers present their research, as well as a chance for early career scientists to meet senior investigators and time to connect with old and new friends. With all that Colorado Springs has to offer, you might even want to pack your hiking shoes, golf clubs, tennis racquet or pickleball paddle and come a day early or extend your trip. See you September 12 – 14, 2025! Registration opens in Spring 2025.
Traveling to Colorado Springs:
There are flights directly into Colorado Springs Airport (COS) or a second option is through Denver airport (DEN) and driving 90 minutes south.
A Brief History:
Before it became known as Colorado Springs, the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho nations (among others) gathered at the base of Pike’s Peak near what is now called Garden of the Gods National Landmark. In 1806 American explorer Zebulon Pike was credited with the discovery of Pike’s Peak.
Colorado Springs was later founded in 1871 by Gen. William J Palmer. He and Dr. William Bell were the founding principles of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad whose initial route ran from Denver to Colorado Springs. At first named the Fountain Colony, the city was renamed Colorado Springs by 1879 due to the hot springs located nearby. Palmer’s vision for creating this high-altitude city included bringing tuberculosis sufferers to stay at his Antler’s Hotel to enjoy the health benefits of the mineral springs.
Gold was discovered on a slope of Pike’s Peak in 1890, which attracted thousands to the area.
By 1900, Colorado Springs was called “America’s Playground.” It was a popular destination for both vacationers and those seeking health benefits.
The city is also home to numerous important military installments. Beginning in the 1940s with the U.S Army’s Camp Carson, the U.S. Air Force Academy was built in the 1950s. These were followed later by the U.S. Space Command, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) and also includes two U.S. bases: U.S. Air Force’s Peterson Air Force Base and Schriever Space Force Base.
For more history, visit: https://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/history-heritage/
