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14 September - 19 September 2025

Advanced methods in bioimage analysis

Ignacio Arganda-Carreras, Anna Klemm, Perrine Paul-Gilloteaux, Christian Tischer

Description OverviewTrainers speakers staffProgrammePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview This course will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Course overview Bioimage analysis has become a keystone of biological research the deluge of data produced by increasingly advanced microscopes calls for experts able to guide life scientists in the methods and software to be used to produce quantitative knowledge from this data Due to the complexity of the data without such expert guidance it is very likely that image analysis algorithms may be applied incorrectly possibly even producing erroneous results Moreover the diversity of imaging modalities analysis algorithms and software solutions is growing so rapidly that even experts are overwhelmed This advanced course concentrates on teaching cutting edge concepts and tools for quantitative image analysis and will seek to upgrade the competencies of future bioimage analysis experts on both theoretical algorithm advancements as well as on practical implementation skills Audience This course is aimed at early career scientists and staff scientists working in microscopy or image analysis facilities who already have experience in bioimage analysis Moreover participants should already provide or show a clear intent of providing bioimage analysis support to other researchers with less or no experience in bioimage analysis In selecting participants we look for scientific excellence immediate application of the methods learned motivation to disseminate and networking skills We expect a solid background in bioimage analysis and at least basic programming skills Modules resources Image analysis workflow and data management Using AI and natural language processing for image analysis Cells and particles tracking Spatial statistics and omics integration Deep learning for bioimage analysis Image based behaviour modeling Spatial modeling and shape analysis Open science reproducible research and women in science Learning outcomes For each module participants will learn both theoretical and practical aspects of the latest developments in the fields of bioimage analysis concepts and tools After this course participants are expected to be able to confidently operate and interface with a representative selection of open and closed source image analysis software Participants should be able to apply what they have learnt to their own image data as well as to image data of their colleagues What past participants say about the course The EMBL practical course on Advanced Methods in Bioimage Analysis represents a turning point in my career As a Ph D student having the opportunity to meet network and learn with the most experienced researchers in this topic changed how I analyze my images and speed up my image analysis workflows Fernanda Garcia Fossa Institute of Biology University of Campinas This event has been granted the following EMBO sustainability badge Grade 3 of 3 Trainers speakers staff Speakers trainer and staff Philippe Andrey INRAE Versailles France Ignacio Arganda Carreras University of the Basque Country UPV EHU Spain Fynn Beuttenm ller EMBL Heidelberg Germany Beth Cimini Broad Institute USA Robert Haase University of Leipzig Germany Wangjun Hu Heidelberg University Germany Anna Klemm Scilifelab Uppsala University Sweden Nikolai K hler Heidelberg University Germany Anna Kreshuk EMBL Heidelberg Germany Matthew McCormick fideus labs USA Perrine Paul Gilloteaux CNRS UAR BioCore Nantes University France Norman Rzepka scalable minds Germany Suganya Sivagurunathan Scilifelab Uppsala University Sweden Jean Yves Tinevez Institut Pasteur France Pavel Tomancak Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Germany Christian Tischer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Britta Velten Heidelberg University Germany Carolina W hlby Scilifelab Uppsala University Sweden Virginie Uhlmann University of Z rich Switzerland Kevin Yamauchi ETH Z rich Switzerland Scientific organisers Ignacio Arganda Carreras University of the Basque Country UPV EHU Spain Anna Klemm Scilifelab Uppsala University Sweden Perrine Paul Gilloteaux University of Nantes France Christian Tischer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Course organisers Julia Patricia Nohle Course and Conference Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Irena Provaznikova Senior Scientific Training and Digital Learning Manager EMBL Heidelberg Germany Programme Are you on social media Post using EMBOBioImage and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings and protocol reading with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q A and the programme is subject to change For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 0 Onboarding Monday 08 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation14 00 15 00Virtual Onboarding Testrun Zoom testingPre course material material on eCampusOnline Day 1 Sunday 14 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation12 45 13 00Bus from ISG to EMBLISG Hotel13 00 13 30WelcomeWelcome to EMBL House notes safety and course overviewCourtyard Room A B13 30 15 00Networking part 1 Virtual poster sessionGroup sessionsCourtyard Room A B15 00 15 30Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B15 30 17 00Networking part 2 Virtual poster sessionFlash talksCourtyard Room A B17 00 18 00Treasure hunt onsite participants only Courtyard Room A B18 00 19 00DinnerEMBL Canteen19 00 20 00Networking part 3 Virtual poster sessionATC Rooftop Lounge20 00Bus from EMBL to ISG Hotel Day 2 Monday 15 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 40 09 00Transport from ISG to EMBL09 00 10 45Overview of the day 5 min Practical session 1 Image Analysis workflow and data managementIncluding Q A on pre recorded lectureVirginie Uhlman University of Z rich Switzerland Assisted by Perrine Paul Gilloteaux CNRS UAR BioCore Nantes University France Christian Tischer EMBL Heidelberg GermanyComputer Training Lab10 45 11 15Coffee break and meet the trainersOutside CTL11 15 13 00Practical session 1 Image Analysis workflow and data management continued Including Q A on pre recorded lecture Virginie Uhlman University of Z rich Switzerland Assisted by Perrine Paul Gilloteaux CNRS UAR BioCore Nantes University France Christian Tischer EMBL Heidelberg GermanyComputer Training Lab13 00 14 00Lunch short walk in the forest optional EMBL Canteen14 00 14 30Lecture 1 Women in sciencePerrine Paul Gilloteaux CNRS UAR BioCore Nantes University France14 30 16 15Practical session 2 Using AI and natural language processing to help image analysisIncluding Q A on pre recorded lecture breaks as needed Led by Robert Haase University of Leipzig Germany Assisted by Ignacio Arganda Carreras University of the Basque Country UPV EHU Spain Christian Tischer EMBL Heidelberg GermanyComputer Training Lab16 15 16 45Coffee break and meet the trainersOutside CTL16 45 18 30Practical session 2 Using AI and natural language processing to help image analysis continued with debrief Led by Robert Haase University of Leipzig Germany Assisted by Ignacio Arganda Carreras University of the Basque Country UPV EHU Spain Christian Tischer EMBL Heidelberg GermanyComputer Training Lab18 30 20 15Pizza Dinner Onsite NetworkingATC Rooftop Lounge20 15Bus from EMBL to ISG Day 3 Tuesday 16 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 40 08 55Bus from ISG to EMBL Heidelberg08 55 09 00Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B09 00 10 45Practical session 3 TrackingIncluding Q A on pre recorded lecture Led by Jean Yves Tinevez Institut Pasteur France Assisted by Ignacio Arganda Carreras University of the Basque Country UPV EHU Spain Perrine Paul Gilloteaux CNRS UAR BioCore Nantes University FranceComputer Training Lab10 45 11 15Coffee breakOutside CTL11 15 13 00Practical session 3 Tracking continued Including Q A on pre recorded lecture Led by Jean Yves Tinevez Institut Pasteur France Assisted by Ignacio Arganda Carreras University of the Basque Country UPV EHU Spain Perrine Paul Gilloteaux CNRS UAR BioCore Nantes University FranceComputer Training Lab13 00 14 00Lunch short walk in the forest optional EMBL Canteen14 00 15 30Practical session 4 Behavior Modeling Led by Kevin Yamauchi Assisted by Ignacio Arganda Carreras University of the Basque Country UPV EHU Spain Perrine Paul Gilloteaux CNRS UAR BioCore Nantes University FranceComputer Training Lab15 30 16 00Coffee break and meet the speakerOutside CTL16 00 16 15Course group photoOutside ATC16 00 18 00Practical session 4 Behavior Modeling continued with debrief Led by Kevin Yamauchi Assisted by Ignacio Arganda Carreras University of the Basque Country UPV EHU Spain Perrine Paul Gilloteaux CNRS UAR BioCore Nantes University FranceComputer Training Lab18 00 18 30Lecture 2 Research Integrity virtual talk Beth Cimini Broad Institute USACourtyard Room A B18 30 20 15Tapas Dinner Onsite NetworkingRooftop Lounge20 15Bus from EMBL to ISG Day 4 Wednesday 17 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 40 08 55Bus from ISG to EMBL Heidelberg08 55 09 00Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B09 00 10 45Practical session 5 Spatial statistics and omics integrationIncluding Q A on pre recorded lecture Led by Britta Velten Heidelberg University Germany Assisted by Anna Klemm Scilifelab Uppsala University Sweden Nikolai K hler and Wangjun Hu Heidelberg University GermanyComputer Training Lab10 45 11 15Coffee break and meet the speakerOutside CTL11 15 13 00Practical session 5 Spatial statistics and omics integration continued Including Q A on pre recorded lecture Led by Britta Velten Heidelberg University Germany Assisted by Anna Klemm Scilifelab Uppsala University Sweden Nikolai K hler and Wangjun Hu Heidelberg University GermanyComputer Training Lab13 00 14 00LunchEMBL Canteen14 00 15 00Keynote lecture Image based exploration of molecular and morphological components of tissueCarolina W hlby Uppsala University SwedenCourtyard Room A B15 00 16 45Round Table discussion Led by Anna Klemm and Suganya Sivagurunathan Scilifelab Uppsala University SwedenCourtyard Room A B16 45 17 00Transport from EMBL to ISGEMBL19 00 19 15Bus from ISG downtownISG19 15 21 30Downtown Heidelberg course dinnerat Oskar Vinothek RestaurantDowntown Day 5 Thursday 18 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 40 09 00Bus from ISG to EMBL Heidelberg09 00 10 00Lecture 4 Introduction to working with OME ZarrChristian Tischer EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJosh Moore German BioImaging GermanyCourtyard Room A B10 00 11 00Lecture 5 Software presentation and key challenge subsequent Q ANorman Rzepka scalable minds GermanyCourtyard Room A B11 00 12 00Lecture 6 Open science and bioimage analysis virtual Pavel Tomancak Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics GermanyCourtyard Room A B12 00 13 00LunchEMBL Canteen13 00 14 00Lecture 7 Software presentation and key challenge subsequent Q A virtual Matthew McCormick fideus labs USACourtyard Room A B14 00 15 45Software Practical Work on your own data with Software representativesComputer Training Lab15 45 16 15Coffee break and meet the speakersOutside CTL16 15 18 00Software Practical Work on your own data with Software representativesComputer Training Lab18 00Bus from EMBL to ISGATC Entrance18 30 21 00BBQ and networking at ISG HotelISG Hotel Day 6 Friday 19 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 45 09 00Bus from ISG to EMBL Heidelberg09 00 10 45Practical session 6 AI for Life SciencesIncluding Q A on pre recorded lectureLed by Fynn Beuttenm ller EMBL Heidelberg Germany Assisted by Ignacio Arganda Carreras University of the Basque Country UPV EHU Spain Anna Klemm Scilifelab Uppsala University SwedenComputer Training Lab10 45 11 15Coffee break and meet the trainersOutside CTL11 15 13 00Practical session 6 AI for Life Sciences continued Including Q A on pre recorded lecture Led by Fynn Beuttenm ller EMBL Heidelberg Germany Assisted by Ignacio Arganda Carreras University of the Basque Country UPV EHU Spain Anna Klemm Scilifelab Uppsala University Sweden Computer Training Lab13 00 14 00Lunch short walk in the forest optional EMBL Canteen14 00 15 45Practical session 7 Statistical spatial analysis and modeling with BIP Including Q A on pre recorded lecture Led by Philippe Andrey INRAE Versailles France Assisted by Perrine Paul Gilloteaux CNRS UAR BioCore Nantes University France Christian Tischer EMBL Heidelberg GermanyComputer Training Lab15 45 16 00Coffee break and meet the trainersOutside CTL16 00 17 45Practical session 7 continued Statistical spatial analysis and modeling with BIP Including Q A on pre recorded lecture Led by Philippe Andrey INRAE Versailles France Assisted by Perrine Paul Gilloteaux CNRS UAR BioCore Nantes University France Christian Tischer EMBL Heidelberg GermanyComputer Training Lab17 45 18 00Wrap up Course debrief by organizers with discussionCourtyard Room A B18 00Bus downtown and to train station Practical information Registration fees and motivation letter The course is limited to 20 onsite and 6 virtual participants For selection purposes please note that your application will not be considered without a letter of motivation Registration Registration fees include admission course materials meals and coffee breaks This EMBO course includes accommodation and transportation to and from the ISG Hotel to the venue Academia 500PhD Student 500Industry 1100Virtual Academia PhD 190Virtual Industry 250 A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Motivation letter submission After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course from outside Europe up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Practical Course up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Practical Course Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Practical Courses The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grants There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers trainers and organisers when attending a course Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant Applies to selected courses only Availability will be indicated during the abstract or motivation letter submission process This grant covers costs related to your attendance to the course registration travel and accommodation costs The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant depends on when you received your university entrance qualification e g Abitur A Levels High School Diploma Final State Examination for PhD and MD students as well as graduates the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course for postdocs the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course Application If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application For some events applications for Childcare Grants will still be done by email Information about the grant will be sent out shortly after the abstract motivation letter deadline Please contact the event Conference Officer if you have any questions Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers during the participant selection process for courses Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Further details Check out this list of external funding opportunities For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Hotel Accommodation in twin rooms including breakfast is included in the registration fee Accommodation will be booked for the selected participants at the ISG Hotel for the default dates of 13 to 19 6 nights In case you would like to have a single room please let the hotel know and please note that you will be required to pay an additional cost of 22 50 per night availability of single rooms may be limited This should be paid by you directly to the ISG Hotel during your stay We recommend that all course participants stay at the ISG Hotel for the course Travel information For travel information please see here If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Local transport Shuttle buses will go from the ISG Hotel to EMBL and back mornings and evenings A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting Further details Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the laboratories Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL Merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency 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and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Map to walk from ISG Hotel to EMBL Technical requirements and event software Technical requirements Below you will find the software and technical requirements for this course You will need admin rights to be able to install the software on your computer and we recommend you try this before the course If you do not have admin rights please contact your technical support team in advance to make sure the software can be installed Additional software The EMBL eCampus learning platform will be used to collaborate communicate and network with all of the course participants All participants will receive information on how to join shortly before the course We recommend using Chrome Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers for eCampus Zoom will be used for the live talks and Q A sessions More information will be provided closer to the start of the course Other information While using the software during the course please make sure you have nothing else using your bandwidth We recommend using a wired connection Virtual participation guidelines Guidelines Do not broadcast the course to unregistered participants Do not share your login details with others You are encouraged to tweet and post about the event Tweet unless the speaker specifically says otherwise but be mindful of unpublished data Please do not capture transmit or redistribute data presented at the meeting Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for 4 weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Additional information can be found in our Code of Conduct Health and well being It is important to stay healthy and move around especially when you are attending an event virtually We have put together a few coffee break stretches and yoga videos in eCampus for you to enjoy during the event How to ask questions Questions during and after the talks can be asked in the live streaming platform If time runs out or you think of a question later you can use the EMBL eCampus forum or send a direct message to the speaker trainer Time zone The programme is planned based on the Europe Berlin time zone unless otherwise stated As many virtual participants are attending from around the world we do our best to accommodate as many time zones as possible when creating the programme Please take your time zone into consideration when planning your attendance Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs and terms and conditions on our Information for Participants page Sponsors Event 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OverviewTrainers, speakers, staffProgrammePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview This course will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Course overview Bioimage analysis has become a keystone of biological research: the deluge of data produced by increasingly advanced microscopes calls for experts able to guide life scientists in the methods and software to be used to produce quantitative knowledge from this data. Due to the complexity of the data, without such expert guidance, it is very likely that image analysis algorithms may be applied incorrectly, possibly even producing erroneous results. Moreover, the diversity of imaging modalities, analysis algorithms and software solutions is growing so rapidly that even experts are overwhelmed. This advanced course concentrates on teaching cutting-edge concepts and tools for quantitative image analysis...

14 September - 19 September 2025

Methods for infectious disease modelling using genomics

Barbara Etzi

Description This EMBO Practical course will introduce concepts methods and tools for carrying out infectious disease modelling as well as for developing models further by leveraging the power of genomics Modelling infectious diseases can help to understand the mechanisms of pathogen evolution and predict the development of epidemics This had an immense impact on the COVID 19 pandemic and is crucial for the general surveillance of pathogens In this course participants will learn about compartmental models such as Susceptible Infectious Recovered SIR models how to adapt them to a pathogen of their interest and the differences between stochastic and deterministic models Taking this further participants will apply these models to epidemic settings in order to predict changes in case numbers and disease severity Additionally the participants will learn how to implement and adapt genomics informed models for pathogen evolution and they will learn how to make use of genomics to create timed phylogenies and reconstruct ancestral states Finally bringing together transmission modelling and genomic data participants will learn about phylodynamic models and how this can help to detect changes in case numbers and pathogenicity earlier and more reliably than with transmission models alone... This EMBO Practical course will introduce concepts, methods, and tools for carrying out infectious disease modelling, as well as for developing models further by leveraging the power of genomics. Modelling infectious diseases can help to understand the mechanisms of pathogen evolution and predict the development of epidemics. This had an immense impact on the COVID-19 pandemic and is crucial for the general surveillance of pathogens. In this course, participants will learn about compartmental models, such as Susceptible-Infectious-Recovered (SIR) models, how to adapt them to a pathogen of their interest, and the differences between stochastic and deterministic models. Taking this further, participants will apply these models to epidemic settings in order to predict changes in case numbers and disease severity. Additionally, the participants will learn how to implement and...

16 September - 19 September 2025

The human microbiome

Mani Arumugam, Ami Bhatt, Peer Bork, Nicola Segata

Description OverviewSpeakersProgrammeEMBO trainingPractical informationNature Awards Lunch WorkshopsSponsorsAboutMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Symposium overview Human microbiota the collection of microbes living in and on our body have a significant impact on human health and well being They have been associated with numerous diseases yet we are still far from understanding their role in the context of life style and genetics Various initiatives are underway around the world to survey the human microbiota at several body sites characterize them understand their interactions with the human hosts elucidate their role in diseases and design possible therapeutic or dietary interventions Recent efforts have started mining the human microbiome data to discover bioactive compounds detect interactions between microbes and molecules and design novel interventions The return of this established meeting will bring together the community for a timely in person symposium picking up on developments across the field since the last edition in 2023 Session topics Methodological advances in microbiome analysis The human microbiome across biological age The human microbiome s response to nutrition and drugs Host microbe interactions Integrative approaches in microbiome research Microbiome targeted therapeutics Future outlook for microbiome research and translation What past participants say about the conference This conference provides an excellent opportunity to catch the latest trends in gut microbiome research It brought together a weighty number of important thought leaders and a fantastic forum for trailblazing research For anyone interested in gut microbiome I would unhesitatingly recommend the EMBL conference Ardhendu Chakrabortty Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur India The presentations and discussions were very stimulating and gave useful insights into recent advances in human microbiome research The opportunity to engage in insightful discussions with fellow attendees and experts was invaluable Arunabh Sharma Kiel University Germany Speakers Speakers Emily Balskus Harvard University Howard Hughes Medical Institute USA Luis Pedro Coelho Queensland University of Technology Australia Francine Coelho Marques Monash University Australia Rochellys Diaz Heijtz Karolinska Institutet Sweden Francesca Gazzaniga Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School USA Lindsay Hall University of Birmingham UK Scott Hazelhurst University of the Witwatersrand South Africa Xiaofang Jiang National Institutes of Health USA Omry Koren Bar Ilan University Israel Tami Lieberman Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA Jeroen Raes KU Leuven Belgium Dennis Sandris Nielsen University of Copenhagen Denmark Melanie Schirmer Technische Universit t M nchen Germany Tim Spector King s College London UK Takuji Yamada Institute of Science Tokyo Japan Georg Zeller Leiden University Medical Center Germany Maria Zimmermann Kogadeeva EMBL Heidelberg Germany Scientific organisers Mani Arumugam University of Copenhagen Denmark Ami Bhatt Stanford University School of Medicine USA Peer Bork EMBL Heidelberg Germany Nicola Segata University of Trento Italy Conference organiser Luana Ribeiro EMBL Heidelberg Germany Programme Are you on social media Post using EESMicrobiome and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Please find the poster listing here Please find the bus schedule here Day 1 Tuesday 16 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker12 45 15 00Registration and light refreshments13 30 15 00The Global Grants for Gut Health Symposium The gut microbiome and long COVID13 30 14 00 Changes in the gut microbiome of children and young adults with long COVID and new therapeutic targets for the conditionSuchitra Hourigan National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institute of Health USA14 00 14 30 Could adding fermentable fibre to the diet help reduce the symptoms and impact of long COVID Paul Gill Monash University Australia14 30 15 00 Potential biomarkers for long COVID by screening for antibodies against hundreds of thousands of structures on gut microbesThomas Vogl Medical University of Vienna Austria15 00 15 15Coffee break15 15 15 30Opening remarks15 30 17 45Session 1 Microbiome dynamics and community assemblyChairs Lindsay Hall University of Birmingham UK15 30 16 00Tradeoffs driving commensal survival and evolution within human microbiomesTami Lieberman Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA16 00 16 15Mapping the human gut microbiota s competitive cooperative web via high throughput interaction profilingJoshua Simcock Flanders Institute for Biotechnology VIB KU Leuven Belgium16 15 16 45Coffee break and Meet the speakers16 45 17 15Dynamics of the healthy gut microbiomeJeroen Raes KU Leuven Belgium17 15 17 30Microbial strain transmission between infants in nurseries drives gut microbiome developmentLiviana Ricci University of Trento Italy17 30 17 45Enterobacteriaceae synergize with food components to shape the competition between the dominant anaerobes of the human gutCaroline Taouk Helmholtz Center for Infection Research Germany17 45 18 45Poster sneak peek18 45 20 30Dinner in Canteen20 30 22 00After dinner drinks in the Foyer Day 2 Wednesday 17 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 12 00Session 2 Functional insights into microbial communitiesChairs Takuji Yamada Institute of Science Tokyo Japan Ami Bhatt Stanford University School of Medicine USA09 00 09 30Small proteins of the human microbiome and beyondLuis Pedro Coelho Queensland University of Technology Australia09 30 09 45From Metabolomics to Mechanism Hippurate Metabolism in the Vaginal Microbiota Augments Growth of Disease Associated BacteriaSeth Bloom Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School USA09 45 10 00Extensive diversity in Desulfovibrio species and microbial hydrogen sulfide production reveals disease associated gut microbiome signalsTingting Zheng Technical University of Munich Germany10 00 10 30Coffee break and Meet the speakers10 30 11 00Gut bacteria encoded reductase biotransform host derived metabolitesXiaofang Jiang National Institutes of Health USANot available on demand11 00 11 15Mapping microbial lipid production the impact of linoleic acid on gut microbiota composition and functionJosep Rubert Wageningen University The Netherlands11 15 11 45Oh no My gut microbiome got a virus infection The role of bacteriophages in the gut and their potential use for gut microbiome manipulationDennis Sandris Nielsen University of Copenhagen Denmark11 45 12 00A first glimpse into the molecular biology of obelisks Viroid like colonists of human microbiomesIvan Zheludev Gladstone Institute of Virology USA12 00 13 30Lunch and Meet the editors12 15 13 15Metabolon Workshop A Microbiome Toolkit for Multi Omics Discovery13 30 16 40Session 3 Early life microbiome development and impactChairs Tami Lieberman Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA13 30 14 00Exploring early life microbiome interactionsLindsay Hall University of Birmingham UK14 00 14 15Revealing skin microbial characteristics and their essential roles in diverse dermatological conditionsRuijin Guo BGI Research ChinaNot available on demand14 15 14 30Aggression a gut reaction The effects of the gut microbiome on aggressionSondra Turjeman Bar Ilan University Israel14 30 15 00Coffee break and Meet the speakers15 00 15 30The microbiome in the first 1000 days of lifeOmry Koren Bar Ilan University Israel15 30 15 45Linking strain level genetic inference and development in the early life microbiomeTrine Zachariasen Copenhagen University Denmark15 45 16 00From mother to infant tracking the origin and development of the gut virome in the lifelines NEXT cohortAlexandra Zhernakova University Medical Center Groningen The Netherlands16 00 16 40Flash talk session 1 41 Oliver Aasmets 53 Adrian Barreno Sanchez 65 Rima Chakaroun 67 Kanta Chechi 69 Minghao Chia 85 Biswajit Dubashi 98 Gloria Fackelmann 99 Clarissa Febinia 119 Anna Ursula Happel 121 Vitor Heidrich 137 Shen Jin 183 Chiara Mazzoni 193 Suguru Nishijima 199 Kateryna Pantiukh 217 Claes Ohlsson 219 Renate Ruigrok 237 Trishla Sinha16 40 18 40Poster Session 1 odd numbers 18 40Free evening Day 3 Thursday 18 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 12 00Session 4 Microbiome host interactions in health and diseaseChairs Emily Balskus Harvard University USA Peer Bork EMBL Heidelberg Germany09 00 09 30Understanding gut to host communication to prevent cardiovascular diseaseFrancine Coelho Marques Monash University Australia09 30 09 45Microbiome signatures of virulence in the oral gut brain axis influence Parkinson s disease and cognitive decline pathophysiologyFrederick Clasen King s College London UK09 45 10 00The human gut archaeome an overlooked microbial domain with emerging links to colorectal cancerChristine Moissl Eichinger Medical University of Graz AustriaNot available on demand10 00 10 30Coffee break and Meet the speakers10 30 11 00Microbiota gut brain interactions exploring new mechanisms and therapeutics in neurodevelopmental disordersRochellys Diaz Heijtz Karolinska Institutet Sweden11 00 11 15Mechanisms of FMT efficacy in IBD beyond strain engraftmentPatrick Schimmel Medical University of Graz Austria11 15 11 45Overcoming microbiome dependent resistance to cancer immunotherapyFrancesca Gazzaniga Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School USA11 45 12 00Inadequate dietary fibre intake increases gut derived uremic toxins that contribute to hypertensionChudan Xu Monash University Australia12 00 13 30Lunch13 30 16 30Session 5 Human microbiome epidemiology and associationsChairs Ami Bhatt Stanford University School of Medicine USA Nicola Segata University of Trento Italy13 30 14 00Insights from large scale gut metagenomics and diet data the PREDICT studiesTim Spector King s College London UK14 00 14 15Gut microbes with the gbu genes determine TMAO production from L carnitine intake and serve as a biomarker for precision nutritionWei Kai Wu National Taiwan University Taiwan14 15 14 30Gut microbiome composition and future atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseKamalita Pertiwi Uppsala University Sweden14 30 15 00Coffee break and Meet the speakers15 00 15 30Expanding the human gut microbiome atlas of Africa opportunities and challengesScott Hazelhurst University of the Witwatersrand South AfricaNot available on demand15 30 15 45Glycan metabolism of the human gut microbiomeQuinten Ducarmon Leiden University Medical Center The Netherlands15 45 16 15Deep learning based discovery of narrow spectrum antibioticsTakuji Yamada Institute of Science Tokyo Japan16 15 16 30Baseline gut microbial profiles outperform human genetic and metabolic traits in classifying individualized blood pressure responses to antihypertensive agentsLianmin Chen Nanjing Medical University China Virtual 16 30 17 10Flash talk session 2 50 Gabriel Baldanzi 52 Veronika Kucharov Pettersen 70 Serena Sanna 64 Aurelie Cenier 78 Koen Dekkers 84 Anders Dohlman 116 Michaela Herz 126 Tap Julien 138 Yi Jin 160 Santosh Lamichhane 204 Niladri Pati 206 Gianmarco Piccinno 243 Nele Taba 253 Nienke van Beek 277 Li Fang Yeo17 10 19 10Poster Session 2 even numbers 19 10 21 10Conference Gala Dinner21 10 00 00Party with live band Day 4 Friday 19 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 12 30Session 6 Advances in microbiome analytical approachesChairs Luis Pedro Coelho Queensland University of Technology Australia09 00 09 30Gene centric metagenomic analyses reveal functional insights into diseaseMelanie Schirmer Technische Universit t M nchen GermanyNot available on demand09 30 09 45MetaPepticon automated anticancer peptide prediction from genomics and metagenomics datasetsMuzaffer Arikan Istanbul University Turkey09 45 10 15Gut and mucosal microbiome in colorectal cancerGeorg Zeller Leiden University Medical Center Germany10 15 10 45Coffee break and Meet the speakers10 45 11 00Uncovering the neuroactive landscape of the human gut microbiomeMireia Valles Colomer Pompeu Fabra University Spain11 00 11 15Structural biology aids interpretation of single nucleotide variants in human gut microbiomeArchontis Goumagias University Medical Center Groningen The Netherlands11 15 11 45Discovering metabolic gene functions in bacteria with multi omics approachesMaria Zimmermann Kogadeeva EMBL Heidelberg Germany11 45 12 00Integrated multi omics pipeline for biomarker discovery in acute on chronic liver failurePeter Treit Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry Germany12 00 12 30Deciphering the human microbiome with chemistryEmily Balskus Harvard University USA12 30 12 45Closing Remarks and Poster Prize Announcements12 45Packed lunch and departure13 15Bus to the airport13 30Bus to all stops downtown including ISG EMBO training EMBO training session How to write a scientific paper Overview This training module introduces the fundamental elements of publishing scientific research focusing on the structure and content of a manuscript how to assemble effective figures and how to write impactful titles and abstracts Led by an experienced EMBO Press scientific editor participants will explore the strategic planning for publication including determining authorship organising data and selecting the most appropriate journal for submission The session will run for 4 hours on the first morning of the symposium and will provide an engaging and interactive learning environment Date Tuesday 16 September 2025 Time 8 30 12 30 Europe Berlin It will include hands on exercises group work and lively discussions to help participants develop a practical understanding of how to write a successful scientific paper Audience This training session is designed for a maximum of 20 PhD students and postdocs who want to improve their scientific writing and publishing skills Learning outcomes At the end of the module participants will Understand the purpose and the structure of each section of a scientific paper title and abstract introduction results materials and methods discussion references and data availability Gain practical experience in assembling figures and writing titles and abstracts Receive guidance from instructors and peer feedback to refine the critical components of a successful scientific manuscript Registration For more information and to register please contact annika diederich embo org Registration deadline 9 September 2025 The training session is limited to 20 participants who will be selected on a first come first served basis Selected participants must commit to attending the entire module Practical information Registration fees and abstract submission On site registration fees include admission conference materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Virtual registration fees include access to all of the talks livestreamed and on demand and facility to submit questions On site Academia 725On site PhD Student 625On site Industry 925On site Journal Editors 300Virtual Academia 225Virtual PhD Student 175Virtual Industry 275 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary press registration Registrants may be required to provide 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platform If you have any other questions you can go to the Help Desk in the event platform Click on more on the top menu and click Help Desk Time zone The programme is planned based on the Europe Berlin time zone unless otherwise stated Please take your time zone into consideration when planning your attendance Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions COVID 19 safety policy and travelling to EMBL on our Information for participants page COVID 19 related questions COVID 19 information for on site events at EMBL Heidelberg can be found in our COVID 19 FAQs Nature Awards Nature Awards Global Grants for Gut Health The gut microbiome and long COVIDTuesday 16th September 13 30 15 00Hosted by Nature Portfolio in partnership with Yakult this mini symposium will showcase research from international grantees exploring how gut microbiota may influence long COVID symptoms including gastrointestinal and neuropsychiatric outcomes Featuring talks on microbial dysbiosis in children dietary fibre interventions and novel biomarker discovery Click here to view the abstracts Global Grants for Gut Health abstracts Programme Time Europe Berlin TalkSpeaker13 30Welcome and Introductory RemarksAtin Sharma Assoc Editor Nature Microbiology13 35Persistent gut microbiome dysbiosis and elevated fecal biomarkers in children post SARS CoV 2 infection experiencing prolonged gastrointestinal and neuropsychiatric symptomsGrantee 1 Suchitra Hourigan National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institute of Health USASpeaker Mickayla Bacorn University of Maryland School of Medicinehttps www nature com articles d42473 024 00090 713 55 Q A Session14 00Investigating the immunomodulatory and clinical effects of using dietary fibre intervention to target the gut microbiota in patients with Long COVIDGrantee 2 Jane Varney Department of Immunology Monash University AustraliaSpeaker Paul Gill Department of Immunology Monash Universityhttps www nature com articles d42473 024 00091 614 20 Q A Session14 25Potential biomarkers for long COVID by screening for antibodies against hundreds of thousands of structures on gut microbes Grantee 3 Thomas Vogl Medical University of Vienna Austriahttps www nature com articles d42473 024 00092 514 45Q A Session14 50Closing RemarksAtin Sharma Assoc Editor Nature Microbiology About the Global Grants for Gut Health The Global Grants for Gut Health is a competitive grant programme for investigator initiated research into the human gut microbiota supported by Yakult and Nature Research The scope of the programme varies each year and considers proposals for one year research projects that advance understanding of the impact of the gut microbiota on human health Judging panel Karen Scott Rowett institute University of Aberdeen UK Chair Ami S BhattStanford Medical School USA Deputy Chair Kiyoshi Takeda iFReC The University of Osaka JapanSarah Le Beer University of Antwerp Belgium Gabriel Vinderola National University of the Littoral ArgentineZigui ChenChinese University of Hong Kong China Lunch Workshops For on site participants only This industry webinar will be hosted by our sponsor Metabolon during the EMBO EMBL Symposium The Human Microbiome on Wednesday 17 September 2025 12 15 13 15 Participation in this workshop is free of charge for registered on site conference attendees ABSTRACT Integrating and Visualizing Multiomics Microbiome Datasets with Metabolon s Microbiome Research Solution Meaningful discovery happens when quality data careful interpretation and intuitive technology come together to reveal clear insights from complexity With a single sample submission Metabolon s Microbiome Research Solution can provide metagenomics untargeted metabolomics and absolute quantification of short chain fatty acids This comprehensive but flexible approach empowers users to tailor omics analyses to specific research objectives Upon completion of sample analysis users gain access to Metabolon s Microbiome Tool for intuitive data exploration and interpretation Built around the trusted Integrated Bioinformatics Platform IBP the Microbiome Tool unifies metagenomic metabolomic and phenotypic data within a code less accessible platform that simplifies complex analyses without compromising flexibility or analytical depth and rigor From raw sequencing data to rich visualizations the platform performs end to end processing without requiring manual intervention or custom engineering Rather than focusing solely on taxonomic profiling or single omics correlations this solution seamlessly connects microbial composition to functional metabolic activity With this foundation in place researchers are equipped from the outset to identify the microbes that differentiate sample groups uncover community level patterns and investigate functional variation across taxonomic levels with confidence and ease Whether the goal is mechanistic discovery or translational application Metabolon s Microbiome Tool offers the analytical power and user friendly experience needed to translate microbiome data into actionable knowledge In this workshop a Metabolon scientist will walk you through the platform and showcase real world case studies What you ll learn Microbiome Research Solution Overview How to configure and create metabolomic and metagenomic datasets into a single harmonized project Metagenomics and Metabolomics Complementarity What combining these two omic modalities can achieve Microbiome Analysis Tool Demonstration of interactive QC taxonomic profiling clustering and correlation analysis and rich visualizations inside IBP Integrative Multiomics Using machine learning to link microbial taxa with metabolite profiles for predictive modelling Biological Interpretation Service How expert curated reports distil complex results into clear narratives and next step hypotheses Sponsors Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Event Sponsors Don Whitley Scientific Singer 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OverviewSpeakersProgrammeEMBO trainingPractical informationNature Awards Lunch WorkshopsSponsorsAboutMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Symposium overview Human microbiota – the collection of microbes living in and on our body – have a significant impact on human health and well-being. They have been associated with numerous diseases, yet we are still far from understanding their role in the context of life-style and genetics. Various initiatives are underway around the world to survey the human microbiota at several body sites, characterize them, understand their interactions with the human hosts, elucidate their role in diseases, and design possible therapeutic or dietary interventions. Recent efforts have started mining the human microbiome data to discover bioactive compounds; detect interactions between...

29 September - 2 October 2025

CANCELLED: NicE-RNA sequencing for multiomics on open chromatin and transcription

Vladimir Benes, Björn Textor

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmeSponsorsMedia kit Overview Update on cancellation Thank you for your interest in the EMBL Course on NicE RNA sequencing for multiomics on open chromatin and transcription Unfortunately due to product release delays we are not able to host this course in September 2025 and have to cancel the event If you would like to receive further details on the product protocol please feel free to contact the NEB Senior Application Manager Dr Bj rn Textor To stay in contact with us you can visit www embl org events for a complete list of all EMBL events and subscribe for our newsletter at www embl de events newsletter Course overview This course will focus on the latest state of the art novel library preparation protocols We will start with experimental design focusing on hands on library preparation including best practices standards and potential pitfalls concluding with sequencing of libraries bioinformatic evaluation best practices Multiomic data in scientific projects have become more and more important NicE Seq is a novel method enabling detection of open chromatin in fixed low numbers of cells without any additional instrumentation Combining open chromatin with transcriptome information is crucial for interpretation of cellular states Therefore the course participants will also prepare mRNA libraries from the same cell populations Participants will carry out a complete workflow from isolation of DNA RNA from fixed cells library preparation for both applications and shallow sequencing The course will discuss alternative novel approaches various cell fixatives and their impact on analysis In addition we will cover basic bioinformatic tools required for data processing quality control and initial data analysis Beside the practical exercises lectures and discussion sessions the course will offer the opportunity to learn more about transferring the knowledge gained during the course to the participants home institutes Audience This course is directed towards wet lab biologists scientists and technicians who want to apply the here offered technology Modules resources Hands on training on NGS multiome library preparations with upcoming state of the art reagents Setting up a sequencing run Basics in data handling and analysis Learning outcomes Multiome genomic analyses have become important to understand genome dynamics Methodology to explore this is still challenging and requires a lot of experience and hands on time During the course its participants will learn to apply novel NEBNext NGS library preparation reagents and protocols learn about the benefits and bottlenecks of different library preparations be exposed to cutting edge sequencing technology What past participants say about this course I really enjoyed this course both practical and invited lectures This was an interesting course format and I will apply the techniques I learned during the course in my project This is an extremely valuable course and I recommend this course to my colleagues Thanks to the EMBL organizers for making such a wonderful event successful Kesava Priyan Parmasamy Ulmea University Sweden Speakers Speakers trainers and staff Vladimir Benes EMBL Heidelberg Germany Mathias Boulanger EMBL Heidelberg Germany Alicia He New England Biolabs Germany Ferris Jung EMBL Heidelberg Germany Keerthana Krishnan New England Biolabs Germany Chaithanya Ponnaluri New England Biolabs Germany Jan Provaznik EMBL Heidelberg Germany Karin Prummel EMBL Heidelberg Germany Chen Song New England Biolabs Germany Bj rn Textor New England Biolabs Germany Laura Villacorta EMBL Heidelberg Germany Daphne Welter EMBL Heidelberg Germany Scientific organisers Vladimir Benes EMBL Heidelberg Germany Bj rn Textor New England Biolabs Germany Laura Villacorta EMBL Heidelberg Germany Course organisers Ellen Malovrh Scientific Training Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Ad la Graf Course and Conference Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Karo Wolkersdorfer Course and Conference Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBLNicESeq and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents The programme will be shared here in due time Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings and protocol reading with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q A and the programme is subject to change Day 1 Monday 29 September 2025 DescriptionArrival at EMBL registrationWelcomeEMBL intro and house notes incl safety course overviewVladimir Benes EMBL Heidelberg GermanyBjoern Textor New England Biolabs USALaura Villacorta EMBL Heidelberg GermanyIcebreaking activityIntroduction round and Challenges and Expectations Coffee breakLecture Sequencing technology overview and how to work in a Core facilityVladimir BenesPractical session Cell fixation and preparation of DNA and RNATips Tricks with concurrent dinner Day 2 Tuesday 30 September 2025 DescriptionIntroduction Lecture NicE seq High Resolution Profiling of Accessible Chromatin of Formaldehyde fixed CellsChaithanya Ponnaluri Practical Session Cytosol ExtractionPractical Session NicE Seq labeling reactionLecture Methods for sequencing cell free DNA and cell free RNA from human plasmaChen SongLunchPractical Session DecrosslinkingPractical Session Clean UpPractical Session EndPrep Ligation Buffer ExchangePractical Session PCR ReactionLecture Streamlining processes of automated RNA library prepFerris Jung Practical Session Clean UpPractical Session Library QC QuantificationDinner Day 3 Wednesday 1 October 2025 DescriptionLecture Introduction into strand specific RNA Library Prep NicE Seq application in the field first hands on experiencesUlrike B nischPractical Session PolyA EnrichmentPractical Session FragmentationFirst Strand SynthesisSecond Strand SynthesisLunchPractical Session Clean UpPractical Session End prep of cDNA librariesPractical Session Adaptor LigationUSER TreatmentPractical Session PCR EnrichmentLecture NEBNext Product Development Streamlining workflows addressing new applicationsKeerthana KrishnanCoffee BreakPractical Session Clean UpPractical Session Library QC Qubit Bioanalyzer Dinner Day 4 Thursday 2 October 2025 TimeDescriptionLocation09 00 10 00Introduction Practical Session Set up of Sequencing runs of processed samplesTraining Labs10 00 10 45Lecture Epigenomic research Karin PrummelFlex Labs10 45 11 00Coffee BreakCourtyard Foyer11 00 12 00Practical Session Bioinformatics IIntroduction to data analysis and QC12 00 13 00LunchEMBL Canteen13 00 14 30Practical Session Bioinformatics IINicE seq examples and pitfalls14 30 16 00Final technical discussion roundFlex Labs16 00 16 45Feedback round and closing remarksFlex Labs Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to 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OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmeSponsorsMedia kit Overview Update on cancellation Thank you for your interest in the EMBL Course on NicE-RNA sequencing for multiomics on open chromatin and transcription. Unfortunately, due to product release delays, we are not able to host this course in September 2025 and have to cancel the event. If you would like to receive further details on the product/protocol please feel free to contact the NEB Senior Application Manager Dr. Björn Textor. To stay in contact with us you can visit www.embl.org/events​ for a complete list of all EMBL events and subscribe for our newsletter at www.embl.de/events/newsletter​. Course overview This course will focus on the latest state-of-the-art novel library preparation protocols. We will start with experimental design, focusing on hands-on library preparation (including best practices, standards, and potential...

30 September 2025

A life in science: farewell symposium for Anne Ephrussi

Alexander Aulehla, Jürgen Deka, Edith Heard

Description OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical InformationMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg Conference overview This special one day symposium to celebrate the distinguished career and many achievements of one of our most esteemed colleagues Anne Ephrussi From leading EMBL s developmental biology research unit to setting new directions for the organisation s training offerings Anne has made an indelible mark on European life sciences Anne s academic path began at Harvard University for her undergraduate studies followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT where she earned her PhD After two postdocs at Harvard University and the Whitehead Institute MIT she began her career at EMBL In 1992 she launched her EMBL research group Using the oskar gene as a paradigm her team focused on understanding how RNA molecules are transported and their translation regulated in animal development and how the germ plasm forms and induces germline formation Anne was actively involved in shaping EMBL s training programmes and in 2005 became Head of the newly created EMBL International Centre for Advanced Training EICAT In this role she oversaw EMBL s predoctoral and postdoctoral programmes as well as EMBL s courses and conferences She served as Associate Dean and then Dean of the PhD Programme and was instrumental in developing what is now the EMBL Postdoctoral Programme At the same time she led EMBL s Developmental Biology Unit from 2007 to 2021 whose focus she oriented towards organismal morphogenesis Anne s formal accolades are numerous She was elected to the French Acad mie des Sciences in 2008 and to the US Academy of Sciences in 2022 In 2023 Anne received the Society for Developmental Biology Lifetime Achievement Award and a year later the FEBS EMBO Women in Science Award We are thrilled to bring together many of Anne s key scientific colleagues collaborators and friends for a memorable day of talks and exchange to mark her formal retirement Speakers Alexander Aulehla EMBL Heidelberg Germany Florence Besse Institut de Biologie Valrose France Elena Conti Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry Germany Denis Duboule CIRB Coll ge de France France Eileen Furlong EMBL Heidelberg Germany Ruth Lehmann Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Whitehead Institute USA Christiane N sslein Volhard Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology Germany Joel Richter The University of Massachusetts Medical School USA Erin Schuman Max Planck Institute for Brain Research Germany Trudi Sch pbach Princeton University USA Daniel St Johnston The University of Cambridge UK Pavel Tomancak Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Germany Scientific organisers Alexander Aulehla EMBL Heidelberg Germany J rgen Deka EMBL Heidelberg Germany Eileen Furlong EMBL Heidelberg Germany Edith Heard The Francis Crick Institute UK Conference organiser Chris Stocks EMBL Heidelberg Germany Programme Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk Please keep checking back as the programme is currently being updated Day 1 Tuesday 30 September 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 30 10 00Registration and light refreshments10 00 10 15Opening remarks10 15 10 35Life without Hox genesDenis Duboule CIRB College de France France10 35 10 55Talk title tbaEileen Furlong EMBL Heidelberg Germany10 55 11 15Talk title tbaAlexander Aulehla EMBL Heidelberg Germany11 15 11 45Coffee break11 45 12 05mRNA localization in Drosophila memory circuitsFlorence Besse Institut Valrose France12 05 12 25The Fragile X SyndromeJoel Richter UMass USA12 25 12 45Messages and Machines at Neuronal SynapsesErin Schuman Max Planck Institute for Brain Research Germany12 45 14 15Lunch14 15 14 35Talk title tbaChristianne N sslein Volhard Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology Germany14 35 14 55Talk title tbaDaniel St Johnstone Gurdon Institute UK14 55 15 15Decoding RNA localization and translational control celebrating Anne Ephrussi s influence on the fieldGertrud Schupbach Princeton USA15 15 15 35Talk title tbaPavel Tomancak Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology Genetics Germany15 35 16 05Coffee break16 05 16 25Reconstituting Oskar functionRuth Lehmann MIT Department of Biology USA16 25 16 45Talk title tbaElena Conti Max Planck Institute of Biology Germany16 45 17 05speaker to be announced17 05 17 15Closing remarks17 15 17 25Final remarks by Anne Ephrussi17 25 18 00Pre dinner drinks18 00 20 00Dinner20 00 22 00After dinner drinks farewell speeches Practical Information Registration fees On site registration is open to EMBL staff and alumni and is free of charge to attend Registration for the onsite symposium is on a first come first served basis and capacity is limited There are two types of registration Registration to attend the symposium only includes admission lunch and coffee breaks Registration to attend both the symposium and symposium dinner includes admission lunch coffee breaks and symposium dinner with drinks Virtual registration is not available for this event Abstract submission There will be no abstract submissions or posters for this symposium Accommodation and travel Accommodation is not included in the symposium registration As changes to events are possible you are advised to consider booking flights trains and hotels with flexible options and favourable cancellation conditions Travel information For travel information please see here If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Further details Address EMBL Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Catering Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Charging lockers There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue There is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time More detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Useful German expressions HelloHalloGoodbyeAuf Wiedersehen formal Tsch ss informal Good morningGuten MorgenGood afternoonGuten TagGood eveningGuten AbendGood nightGute NachtI m sorryEs tut mir leidExcuse me Entschuldigen SieHow are you Wie gehts I m fine thanks And you Mir geht es gut danke Und Dir Ihnen What is your nameWie hei en Sie formal Wie hei t Du informal My name isIch hei e Do you speak EnglishSprechen Sie englisch I don t understandIch verstehe nichtPlease speak more slowlyK nnen Sie bitte langsamer sprechenThank youDankesch nWhere is the toilet Wo ist die Toilette Please call me a taxiBitte rufen Sie mir ein TaxiHow do I get to Wie komme ich zum zur A beer two beers pleaseEin Bier zwei Bier bitteA glass of red white wine pleaseEin Glas Rot Weisswein bitteThe menu pleaseDie Speisekarte bitteIs there a local speciality Gibt es eine Spezialit t aus dieser Gegend I m vegetarianIch bin VegetarierIt was deliciousEs war hervorragendThe bill pleaseDie Rechnung bitteI have a headacheIch habe KopfschmerzenI have a sore throatIch habe 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OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical InformationMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg. Conference overview This special one-day symposium to celebrate the distinguished career and many achievements of one of our most esteemed colleagues, Anne Ephrussi. From leading EMBL’s developmental biology research unit to setting new directions for the organisation’s training offerings, Anne has made an indelible mark on European life sciences. Anne’s academic path began at Harvard University for her undergraduate studies followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where she earned her PhD. After two postdocs – at Harvard University and the Whitehead Institute, MIT – she began her career at EMBL. In 1992, she launched her EMBL research group. Using the oskar gene as a paradigm, her team focused on understanding how RNA molecules are transported and...

1 October 2025

Introduction to pangenomes and why they are worth exploring

Description Pangenomes offer an alternative approach to using a singular linear reference genome which is becoming increasingly important as both the volume and diversity of genomic data grows rapidly However transitioning to pangenomics also brings along new terminology and challenges both biological and computational all of which are less clearly defined than in the conventional linear reference world Here we ll attempt to define some key differences in pangenomics and how they can improve future genomic analyses... Pangenomes offer an alternative approach to using a singular linear reference genome, which is becoming increasingly important as both the volume and diversity of genomic data grows rapidly. However, transitioning to pangenomics also brings along new terminology and challenges (both biological and computational!), all of which are less clearly defined than in the conventional linear reference world. Here, we'll attempt to define some key differences in pangenomics and how they can improve future genomic analyses.

2 October 2025

A guide to UniProt for students

Description UniProt provides the scientific community with a comprehensive high quality and freely accessible resource of protein sequence and functional information This webinar will guide you through ways in which students and researchers at all career stages may take a structured approach to access the data in the UniProtKB and Proteomes sections of the UniProt protein function database The webinar will discuss the types of data that can be accessed and using sequence analysis tools how this data can be analysed to answer biological questions We will demonstrate how to find the function of a protein how the protein components of a pathway may be identified features of proteins of interest can be compared similar sections of sequence can be sought in other species and how whole data sets containing all the proteins expressed in an organism can be obtained By accessing sequence structural and functional data through UniProt we want researchers to be part of data s biological journey and support further work and adventures along the way... UniProt provides the scientific community with a comprehensive, high-quality and freely accessible resource of protein sequence and functional information.This webinar will guide you through ways in which students and researchers at all career stages may take a structured approach to access the data in the UniProtKB and Proteomes sections of the UniProt protein function database.The webinar will discuss the types of data that can be accessed, and using sequence analysis tools, how this data can be analysed to answer biological questions. We will demonstrate how to find the function of a protein, how the protein components of a pathway may be identified, features of proteins of interest can be compared, similar sections of sequence can be sought in other species and how whole data sets containing all the proteins expressed in an organism can be obtained. By accessing sequence, structural...

6 October - 10 October 2025

Metagenomics bioinformatics at MGnify

EMBL-EBI Training

Description Learn about the tools processes and analysis approaches used in the field of genome resolved metagenomics This course will cover the use of publicly available resources to manage share analyse and interpret metagenomics data focussing primarily on assembly based approaches The delivered content will involve participants learning via live lectures and presentations followed by live Q As with the trainers Practical experience will be developed in group activities and in computational exercises run using containerised tools on our training infrastructure... Learn about the tools, processes, and analysis approaches used in the field of genome-resolved metagenomics.This course will cover the use of publicly available resources to manage, share, analyse, and interpret metagenomics data, focussing primarily on assembly-based approaches.The delivered content will involve participants learning via live lectures and presentations, followed by live Q&As with the trainers. Practical experience will be developed in group activities and in computational exercises run using containerised tools on our training infrastructure.

8 October - 11 October 2025

Seeing is believing: imaging the molecular processes of life

Jan Ellenberg, Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Satyajit Mayor, Atsushi Miyawaki

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmeIndustry workshopsEMBO trainingPractical informationSponsorsMedia kitAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Conference overview The molecular processes of life are naturally dynamic in space and time from the atomic to the organismal level The rapid development of imaging methods across the full scale of biological organisation is revolutionising our ability to visualise the inner workings of macromolecular complexes organelles cells tissues organs and whole organisms Being able to see biological processes unfold in real time allows us to understand the mechanisms of life as well as disease The symposium will bring together the leading developers of imaging methods with cutting edge applications that illustrate how imaging can answer biological questions We will emphasize methods that can capture the dynamics of life spanning the whole range from molecular resolution to imaging of whole organisms From its beginning in 2011 Seeing is believing has embraced novel imaging technologies that open new windows for biological discovery including single molecule and super resolution light sheet and correlative light electron microscopy The symposium provides many opportunities for presentations discussions and interactions between students postdocs junior and senior investigators Session topics Imaging structure and function of molecules in situ Dynamic super resolution microscopy Tissue and intravital imaging Probes and optical pertubation tools AI image data and modelling New approaches and applications of imaging technologies What past participants say about the Symposium What a well organized outstanding conference full of great scientific and technicalcontributions in the form of talks posters and industry exhibitions from a variety of fields It was a perfect opportunity to connect with other scientists industry representatives and journal editors and I very much appreciated the possibility to present a talk also as a younger researcher Vera M Kissling Empa Switzerland The conference is amazing and well organized with plenty of time to network during the coffee breaks and social activities while you learn something new The talks were engaging and inspiring Fernanda Garcia Fossa University of Campinas Brazil Speakers Speakers Adam Cohen Harvard University USA Ronald Germain NIH USA Florian Jug Human Technopole Italy Ralf Jungmann Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry Germany Lukas Kapitein University of Utrecht The Netherlands Wanda Kukulski University of Bern Switzerland Dong Li Tsinghua University China Alan Lowe Chan Zuckerberg Initiative USA Hideharu Mikami Hokkaido University Japan Alexandra Pacureanu ESRF European Synchrotron Radiation Facility France Gaia Pigino Human Technopole Italy Melina Schuh Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences Germany Ilaria Testa SciLifeLab Sweden Carolina Wahlby University of Uppsala Sweden Lihong Wang California Institute of Technology USA Scientific organisers Jan Ellenberg SciLifeLab Sweden EMBL Heidelberg Germany Jennifer Lippincott Schwartz HHMI Janelia Research Campus USA Satyajit Mayor Warwick Medical School UK Atsushi Miyawaki RIKEN Center for Brain Science Japan Conference organisers Stephanie Alexander Research Service Coordinator EMBL Heidelberg Germany Iva Gavran Course and Conference Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EESImaging and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Wednesday 8 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker11 00 13 00Registration and light refreshmentskindly sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific11 30 12 30Concurrent Industry Workshops by Bruker Carl Zeiss Microscopy Evident Leica Microsystems Nikon Tomocube13 00 13 15Opening remarks13 15 17 20Session 1 Tissue and intravital imaging13 15 13 35Invited talk Jennifer Lippincott Schwarz13 35 13 55Intravital imaging with targeted sensors reveals heterogeneity in lysosomal function along the kidney proximal tubuleMonika Kaminska Institute of Anatomy University of Zurich Switzerland13 55 14 15Invited talk Mapping brain dynamics in live animalsAdam Cohen Harvard University USA14 15 14 35Long term three photon imaging of neural stem cell dynamics in the intact mouse brainYusaku Hontani University of Zurich Switzerland14 35 14 55Whole embryo spatiotemporal transcriptomics at subcellular resolutionYinan Wan University of Basel Switzerland14 55 15 40Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition15 40 16 00Invited talk Photoacoustic Light Speed and Quantum ImagingLihong Wang California Institute of Technology USA16 00 16 20Improvement of histopathological diagnostics and deep tissue phenotyping using non destructive 3D histopathology and nanobody technologyRene H gerling Charit Universit tsmedizin Berlin Germany16 20 16 40TBC16 40 17 00TBC17 00 17 20Invited talkAlexandra Pacureanu ESRF Switzerland17 20 18 30Networking drinks18 30 20 00Conference dinner20 00 22 00Poster sneak peek and networking drinks Day 2 Thursday 9 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 12 05Session 2 Dynamic super resolution microscopy09 00 09 20Invited talkDong Li Tsinghua University China09 20 09 40Quantitative Multicolor Single Particle Tracking An ERAD case studyTim Abel Univeristy of California San Diego USA09 40 10 00Dynamic imaging at the nanoscale with smart microscopy Ilaria Testa KTH Stockholm Sweden10 00 10 45Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition10 45 11 05Pearling drives mitochondrial DNA nucleoid distributionJuan Cruz Landoni EPFL Switzerland11 05 11 253D MINSTED fluorescence localization for nanoscopy and tracking in three spatial dimensionsJulius Bernhard Peters Max Planck Institute of Multidisciplinary Sciences Germany11 25 11 45Unraveling cellular complexity with Transient Adapters in highly multiplexed super resolution imagingFlorian Schueder cole Polytechnique F d rale de Lausanne EPFL Switzerland11 45 12 05Invited talkSatajit Mayor12 05 13 50Lunch ExhibitionImaging centre tours registration required 12 30 13 30Concurrent lunch workshop by Thermo Fisher Scientific13 50 16 55Session 3 Probes optical pertubation tools13 50 14 10Invited talk From DNA Nanotechnology to biomedical insight Towards single molecule spatial omicsRalf Jungmann Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry Germany14 10 14 30High speed multiplexed dna paint imaging of nuclear organization using an expanded sequence repertoireMicky Anand Indian Institute Of Science Bangalore India14 30 14 50Quantitative PAINT microscopy of membrane proteins with self labeling protein tagsSoohyen Jang Goethe University Frankfurt Germany14 50 15 10Optifoot a method for recording protein binding sites on DNA for microscopy and sequence analysisGra vydas Lukinavicius Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences Germany15 10 15 55Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition15 55 16 15Recording the physiological history of cells with fluorescence labeling Kai Johnsson Max Planck Institute for Medical Research Germany16 15 16 35Invited talkAtsushi Miyawaki16 35 16 55Invited talk Using light to dissect and direct cellular organization and dynamicsLukas Kapitein University of Utrecht The Netherlands16 55 17 25Flash talks17 25 19 25Poster Session 1 odd with beer and snacks19 25 21 00Conference dinner21 00 22 30Pub quiz Day 3 Friday 10 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 12 05Session 4 Imaging structure and function of molecules in situ09 00 09 20Invited talkGaia Pigino Human Technopole Italy09 20 09 40Physiological crystalline packing of cholesteryl esters in lipid droplets in mammalian tissue revealed by polarization microscopy and cryogenic serial lift out technologyWioleta Dudka EMBL Heidelberg Germany09 40 10 00Optical investigations of molecular glycocalyx architectureNathan Linus Sison Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light Germany10 00 10 45Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition10 45 11 05Invited talk The cellular behaviour of the apoptotic factor Apaf1 during cell deathWanda Kukulski University of Bern Switzerland11 05 11 25Invited talkJan Ellenberg11 25 11 45Super resolved imaging of native mRNA particle ultrastructureAlessandro Passera Institute for Molecular Pathology Austria11 45 12 05Invited talk New insights into oocyte meiosisMelina Schuh Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences Germany12 05 13 35Lunch ExhibitionImaging centre tours registration required Meet the editors13 35 16 40Session 5 AI Image data modelling13 35 13 55Invited talkAlan Lowe Chan Zuckerberg Initiative USA13 55 14 15Mapping cells at scale from tissue volumes to community challenges in vEMAubrey Weigel Howard Hughes Medical Institute United States of America14 15 14 35Combining cell morphology and spatial transcriptomicsCarolina Wahlby University of Uppsala Sweden14 35 14 55Profiling Cell Death in 4 Dimensions by Combining Lattice Light Sheet Microscopy and Machine LearningNiall Geoghegan Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Australia14 55 15 40Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition15 40 16 00Kolmogorov Arnold Networks KAN based fast nonlinear denoising filter for weak signal detection in fluorescence microscopyYannis Kalaidzidis Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Germany16 00 16 20Detecting and classifying artifacts associated with AI based image restorationSamantha Webster King s College London United Kingdom16 20 16 40Invited talk Accelerating the rate of scientific discovery through AI driven semantic unmixing of image dataFlorian Jug Human Technopole Italy16 40 17 10Flash talks17 10 19 10Poster Session 2 even with beer and snacks19 10 00 00Castle dinner and party Day 4 Saturday 11 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 30 12 55Session 6 New approaches and applications of imaging technologies09 30 09 50Invited talk High speed fluorescence microscopy and beyondHideharu Mikami Hokkaido University Japan09 50 10 10Improving the performance and versatility of light sheet fluorescence microscopyReto Fiolka University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center United States of America10 10 10 30Highly dynamic mechanical transitions during Drosophila gastrulationJuan Manuel Gomez EMBL Heidelberg Germany10 30 10 50Scratching the surface unraveling the spatiotemporal dynamics of the bacterial cell envelopeGideon Mamou The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Israel10 50 11 35Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition11 35 11 55Tracking rotational dynamics of single molecules using cylindrical polarization based interferometric scattering microscopyMilan Vala Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Czech Republic11 55 12 15Cleam correlative light electron and atomic force microscopy on serial tokuyasu cryo sections for 3d volumetric reconstructionsPrabhu Prasad Swain EPFL Switzerland12 15 12 35Cryosectioning enhanced DNA PAINT for multimodal single molecule imaging across cells and tissuesJohannes Stein Harvard Medical School Wyss Institute USA United States of America12 35 12 55New Methods for Highly Multiplex 3D Imaging and Assessment of Cell State in Tissue SamplesRonald Germain NIH USA12 55 13 20Closing Remarks and Poster Prize13 20 13 45Packed Lunch and departure13 30Shuttle bus to the airport tickets available at registration desk Industry workshops For on site participants only The following industry workshops will be hosted by the sponsors of EMBO EMBL Symposium Seeing is believing imaging the molecular processes of life prior to the start of the event on Wednesday 8 October 2025 11 30 12 30 Imaging of spheroids and organoids using high content screening and light sheet microscopy by Jochen Gehrig Luxendo GmbH Bruker Lightfield 4D Keeping pace with the pulse of life LSM 990 and 910 One imaging platform Endless possibilities by Dr Annette Bergter Carl Zeiss Microscopy Advancing Confocal Imaging Unlocking Discovery with the FLUOVIEW FV5000 and Next Generation SilVIR Detection by B lent Peker Evident Europe Expanding the Imaging Horizon Innovations in Automation High Multiplexing Workflows and Spatial Phenotyping by J rgen Reymann Julia Roberti and Nariman Ansari Leica Microsystems Experience the Power of AI Ji Workflow and AX NSPARC for effortless super resolution imaging and advance analysis by Subash Chinnaraj and Sabrina Delattre Nikon Advancing Live Biological Research with Holotomography First Demonstration of Tomocube s New Compact System by Junhyung Park and Bruno Combettes Tomocube on Thursday 9 October 2025 12 30 13 30 From tissues to molecules Application insights with plasma FIB technologies by Radovan Spurny Thermo Fisher Scientific In order to read the abstract of each workshop please click on the corresponding links above Participation in this workshop is free of charge for registered on site conference attendees The available place is limited first come first served All registered conference attendees will receive an email with a registration link shortly All pre conference workshops will take place simultaneously therefore please choose the one you would be interested in the most EMBO training EMBO training session How to write a scientific paper Overview This training module introduces the fundamental elements of publishing scientific research focusing on the structure and content of a manuscript how to assemble effective figures and how to write impactful titles and abstracts Led by an experienced EMBO Press scientific editor participants will explore the strategic planning for publication including determining authorship organising data and selecting the most appropriate journal for submission The session will run for 4 hours on the first morning of the symposium and will provide an engaging and interactive learning environment Date Wednesday 8 October 2025 Time 8 30 12 30 Europe Berlin It will include hands on exercises group work and lively discussions to help participants develop a practical understanding of how to write a successful scientific paper Audience This training session is designed for a maximum of 20 PhD students and postdocs who want to improve their scientific writing and publishing skills Learning outcomes At the end of the module participants will Understand the purpose and the structure of each section of a scientific paper title and abstract introduction results materials and methods discussion references and data availability Gain practical experience in assembling figures and writing titles and abstracts Receive guidance from instructors and peer feedback to refine the critical components of a successful scientific manuscript Registration For more information and to register please contact annika diederich embo org Registration deadline 1 October 2025 The training session is limited to 20 participants who will be selected on a first come first served basis Selected participants must commit to attending the entire module Practical information Registration fees and abstract submission On site registration fees include admission conference materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Virtual registration fees include access to all of the talks livestreamed and on demand and facility to submit questions On site Academia 725On site PhD Student 625On site Industry 925On site Journal Editor 300Virtual Academia 225Virtual PhD Student 175Virtual Industry 275 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Iva Gavran for more information Please note that we do not offer complimentary registrations for editors of scientific journals Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis Your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate virtually On site participants Types of payments accepted are international bank transfers and credit card payments Virtual participants We are only able to accept card payments In exceptional cases we can accept bank transfers Please contact 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Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Charging lockers There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or 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there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the conference shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Useful German expressions HelloHalloGoodbyeAuf Wiedersehen formal Tsch ss informal Good morningGuten MorgenGood afternoonGuten TagGood eveningGuten AbendGood nightGute NachtI m sorryEs tut mir leidExcuse me Entschuldigen Sie How are you Wie gehts I m fine thanks And you Mir geht es gut danke Und dir Ihnen What is your nameWie hei en Sie formal Wie hei t du informal My name is Ich hei e Do you speak English Sprechen Sie Englisch I don t understandIch verstehe nichtPlease speak more slowlyK nnen Sie bitte langsamer sprechenThank youDankesch nWhere is the toilet Wo ist die Toilette Please call me a taxiBitte rufen Sie mir ein TaxiHow do I get to Wie komme ich zum zur A beer two beers pleaseEin Bier zwei Bier 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attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1080 Social 1600 900 PPT Slide 16 9 Leaderboard 728 90 About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmeIndustry workshopsEMBO trainingPractical informationSponsorsMedia kitAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Conference overview The molecular processes of life are naturally dynamic in space and time from the atomic to the organismal level. The rapid development of imaging methods across the full scale of biological organisation is revolutionising our ability to visualise the inner workings of macromolecular complexes, organelles, cells, tissues, organs and whole organisms. Being able to see biological processes unfold in real time allows us to understand the mechanisms of life as well as disease.The symposium will bring together the leading developers of imaging methods with cutting-edge applications that illustrate how imaging can answer biological questions. We will emphasize methods...

8 October 2025

Evolution of the accessory genome

Description The accessory genome the set of genes variably present across members of a bacterial species plays a central role in shaping microbial diversity and adaptation Instead of a random collection of mobile elements evidence has shown that the accessory genome is structured by selective forces particularly negative frequency dependent selection and underpins the long term stability of multi strain bacterial populations Accessory loci are implicated in host interactions inter bacterial competition and responses to clinical interventions such as vaccination and antibiotic consumption making them a cradle of adaptive potential In this webinar we will explore how accessory genomes evolve why their composition remains stable despite turnover of lineages and how this evolutionary perspective allows us to better understand pathogen persistence and predict responses to selective pressures... The accessory genome, the set of genes variably present across members of a bacterial species, plays a central role in shaping microbial diversity and adaptation. Instead of a random collection of mobile elements, evidence has shown that the accessory genome is structured by selective forces, particularly negative frequency-dependent selection, and underpins the long-term stability of multi-strain bacterial populations. Accessory loci are implicated in host interactions, inter-bacterial competition, and responses to clinical interventions such as vaccination and antibiotic consumption, making them a cradle of adaptive potential. In this webinar, we will explore how accessory genomes evolve, why their composition remains stable despite turnover of lineages, and how this evolutionary perspective allows us to better understand pathogen persistence and predict responses to selective...

13 October - 17 October 2025

Liquid biopsies

Anders Ståhlberg, Martin Dalin

Description OverviewSpeakers trainers and staffPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Course Overview There is an increasing interest and need to analyse biomarkers in liquid biopsies both for basic research and clinical applications Liquid biopsies have several advantages including being minimally invasive allowing repeated sampling and sampling is often clinical routine This course will provide an overview of several techniques to detect and analyse liquid biopsy based analytes such as cell free tumor DNA ctDNA miRNA extracellular vesicles mRNA proteins and single cells Participants will be introduced to all aspects ranging from proper sampling through analyte analysis and final data analysis Experimentally we will demonstrate ultrasensitive ctDNA analysis using sequencing antobody based proteomics and digital PCR Lectures will cover developments in molecular technologies biomarker discovery and clinical applciations all in relation to liquid biopsies We will also cover aspects of of pre analytic biobanking as well as data analysis with bioinformatics Audience This course targets scientists entering the field of liquid biopsy analysis and wanting to learn about the benefits and limitations of different approaches Modules resources Ultra sensitive mutation detection using sequencing Flow cytometry with applications Digital PCR applications in the liquid biopsy workflow Proteomics in liquid biopsies Hands on data analysis and interpretations Learning outcomes Participants will receive an overview of various experimental workflows in liquid biopsies from sample preparation to data analysis The course provides an overview of current theories methods and emerging applications A strong focus will be on experimental design best practices pitfalls as well as dos and don ts After the course participants should be able to assess the best methods for their application as well as design their experiment What past participants say about the course I had the privilege of participating in this course and it was an exceptional experience From the very beginning the organization was top notch The blend of lectures and practical sessions was just right allowing me to absorb a wealth of knowledge I especially appreciated the practical sessions which were well structured and hands on The seamless flow of the schedule allowed for networking and the exchange of ideas Instructors were excellent in their fields and provided valuable insights Thank you to all the organizers and instructors for making it possible Radhakrishnan P Kasturba Medical College Manipal Academy of Higher Education India The EMBL Liquid Biopsies course was an amazing opportunity to learn from experts in the field as well as to meet other people with similar interests I can not recommend this course more Szil rd Kriszti n Bel nyesi Trinity College Dublin Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute Ireland Speakers trainers and staff Speakers and trainers Claudio Asencio EMBL Heidelberg Germany Nayara Azevedo Roche Diagnostics Germany J rg Bantin Bio Rad Germany Martin Dalin University of Gothenburg Sweden Angela Garding Olink Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Germany Daniel Gimenes EMBL Heidelberg Germany Fabian Hahner ThermoFisher Scientific Germany An Hendrix Ghent University Belgium Carsten Hopf University of Mannheim Germany Wieland Keilholz Olink Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Germany Romy Kirsten University Hospital Mannheim Germany Mikael Kubista Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences Czech Republic Ulf Landegren Uppsala University Sweden Manuel Marceliano Luna Santa Mar a University of Gothenburg Sweden Svenja Moench Bio Rad Germany Vivianne Niehaus EMBL Heidelberg Germany Tobias sterlund University of Gothenburg Sweden Hilal Ozgur EMBL Heidelberg Germany Michael Pfaffl School of Life Sciences Technical University of Munich Germany Beata Ramasz EMBL Heidelberg Germany Anders St hlberg University of Gothenburg Sweden Jessica Sutter EMBL Heidelberg Germany Val rie Taly Paris Descartes University France Scientific organisers Martin Dalin University of Gothenburg Sweden Anders St hlberg University of Gothenburg Sweden Course organisers Sophie Dutzi Course and Conference Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Irena Provaznikova Senior Scientific Training and Digital Learning Manager EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Got something to say Tweet it EMBLLiquidBiopsies Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings protocol reading and computational exercises with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q A and the programme is subject to change Day 1 Monday 13 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin ProgrammeLocation08 40 09 00Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceBus stop in front of ISG Hotel08 45 09 00RegistrationFlex Lab A B09 00 09 30Welcome and house notes lab safety briefingSophie Dutzi EMBL Heidelberg GermanyIrena Provaznikova EMBL Heidelberg germanyElisabeth Zielonka EMBL Heidelberg GermanyFlex Lab A B09 30 10 30Background SimSen protocol lectureMartin Dalin University of Gothenburg SwedenAnders St hlberg University of Gothenburg SwedenFlex Lab A BFlexible Coffee BreakIn front of Training Lab Area10 30 12 30Practical session 1 DNA extraction from PlasmaNayara Azevedo Roche Diagnostics GermanyFabian Hahner Thermo Fisher Scientific GermanyManuel Marceliano Luna Santa Mar a University of Gothenburg SwedenHilal Ozgur EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJessica Sutter EMBL Heidelberg GermanyTraining Lab B12 30 13 30LunchEMBL Canteen13 30 15 00Practical session 2 SiMSen Seq library preparationManuel Marceliano Luna Santa Mar a University of Gothenburg SwedenHilal Ozgur EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJessica Sutter EMBL Heidelberg GermanyTraining Lab B15 00 15 15Coffee BreakIn front of Training Lab Area15 15 16 45Ice Breaker Flash TalksFlex Lab A B16 45 17 15Preanalytical considerationsAnders St hlberg University of Gothenburg SwedenFlex Lab A B17 15 18 15Practical session 3 SiMSen Seq cleanup and quality controlManuel Marceliano Luna Santa Mar a University of Gothenburg SwedenHilal Ozgur EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJessica Sutter EMBL Heidelberg GermanyTraining Lab B18 15 20 15Poster Session 1ATC Helix B20 15Departure to HotelATC Entrance Day 2 Tuesday 14 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin ProgrammeLocation08 40 09 00Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceBus stop in front of ISG Hotel09 00 09 20Overview of the day Flex Lab A B09 20 10 15Lecture Single Cell Sorting Beata Ramasz EMBL Heidelberg GermanyFlex Lab A B Flexible Coffee BreakIn front of Training Lab Area10 15 12 15Practical session 4 Single Cell Sorting Beata Ramasz EMBL Heidelberg Germany Daniel Gimenes EMBL Heidelberg Germany GeneCore tourFACS Facility GeneCore Facility12 15 12 45Practical session 5 SiMSen Seq QCLibrary poolingAnders St hlberg University of Gothenburg SwedenHilal Ozgur EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJessica Sutter EMBL Heidelberg GermanyTraining lab B12 45 13 45LunchCanteen13 45 14 45Lecture Clinical aspects of circulating tumor DNA analysis Martin Dalin University of Gothenburg SwedenFlex Lab A B14 45 15 00Coffee BreakIn front of Training Lab Area15 00 16 00Lecture Role of biobanks in securing process quality in sample retrieval and storageRomy Kirsten University Hospital Mannheim GermanyFlex Lab A B16 00 16 30Coffee BreakIn front of Training Lab Area16 30 17 30Lecture Introduction to PEA Technology Workflows and Study DesignClaudio Asencio EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAngela Garding Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyWieland Keilholz Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyVivianne Niehaus EMBL Heidelberg GermanyFlex Lab A B17 30 18 30Practical session part I ImmunoreactionClaudio Asencio EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAngela Garding Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyWieland Keilholz Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyVivianne Niehaus EMBL Heidelberg GermanyTraining lab B18 30 20 30Poster Session 2ATC Helix B20 30Departure to HotelATC Entrance Day 3 Wednesday 15 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin ProgrammeLocation08 40 09 00Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceBus stop in front of ISG Hotel09 00 09 15Overview of the dayFlex Lab A B09 15 10 00Practical session part II PCR setup Claudio Asencio EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAngela Garding Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyWieland Keilholz Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyVivianne Niehaus EMBL Heidelberg GermanyTraining Lab B10 00 10 15Coffee BreakIn front of Training Lab Area10 15 11 15Lecture Title tbcAn Hendrix Ghent University BelgiumFlex Lab A B11 15 12 00Practical session part III Library PreparationClaudio Asencio EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAngela Garding Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyWieland Keilholz Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyVivianne Niehaus EMBL Heidelberg GermanyTraining Lab B12 00 13 00LunchEMBL Canteen13 00 13 30Practical Session Library QCClaudio Asencio EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAngela Garding Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyWieland Keilholz Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyVivianne Niehaus EMBL Heidelberg GermanyFlex Lab A B13 30 14 00Coffee BreakIn front of Training Lab Area14 00 15 00Lecture Introduction to ddPCRJ rg Bantin Bio Rad GermanyFlex Lab A B15 00 16 00Practical session 8 ddPCRJ rg Bantin BioRad GermanySvenja Moench Bio Rad GermanyTraining Lab B16 00 16 30Practical session 9 PCR setup droplet generation and cyclingStart reading the experimentJ rg Bantin BioRad GermanySvenja Moench Bio Rad GermanyTraining Lab B16 30Free evening and departure to HotelATC entrance17 00Bus to Neckarm nzplatzBus stop in front of ISG Hotel Day 4 Thursday 16 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin ProgrammeLocation08 40 09 00Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceBus stop in front of ISG Hotel09 00 09 15Overview of the dayFlex Lab A B09 15 10 30Practical session 10 Data analysis with QX ManagerJ rg Bantin BioRad GermanySvenja Moench Bio Rad GermanyFlex Lab A B10 30 11 00Coffee BreakIn front of Training Lab Area11 00 12 00Lecture Title tbcVal rie Taly Paris Descartes University FranceFlex Lab A B12 00 13 00LunchEMBL Canteen13 00 14 00Lecture Two tailed PCRMikael Kubista Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences Czech RepublicFlex Lab A B14 00 15 00Practical part IV Data Analysis and ToolsWieland Keilholz Olink Part of Thermo Fischer Scientific GermanyComputer Training Lab15 00 16 15Lecture Exosomal Biomarkers in Liquid Biopsies An analysis pipeline for microRNA biomarker signature discovery in molecular diagnostics based on circulating EVsMichael Pfaffl School of Life Sciences Technical University of Munich GermanyVirtual talkFlex Lab A B16 15 16 45Coffee BreakComputer Training Lab16 45 18 15Practical session 11 Single cell analysis Data analysis and complianceMikael Kubista Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences Czech RepublicTobias sterlung University of Gothenburg SwedenAnders St hlberg University of Gothenburg SwedenComputer Training Lab18 15 19 00Departure to Hotel and DowntownATC entrance19 00 21 00Course dinner downtown Day 5 Friday 17 October 20235 Time Europe Berlin ProgrammeLocation08 40 09 00Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceBus stop in front of ISG Hotel09 00 09 15Overview of the dayFlex Lab A B09 15 10 15Lecture Tools for liquid biopsy at levels of DNA and proteinUlf Landegren Uppsala University SwedenFlex Lab A B10 15 10 30Coffee breakComputer Training Lab10 30 12 00Practical session 12 Multivariate analysis Mikael Kubista Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences Czech RepublicComputer Training Lab12 00 13 00LunchEMBL Canteen13 00 15 00Practical session 13 SiMSen Seq Data analysis Manuel Marceliano Luna Santa Mar a University of Gothenburg SwedenTobias sterlund University of Gothenburg SwedenComputer Training Lab15 00 15 30Coffee BreakComputer Training Lab15 30 16 30Lecture Beyond liquid biopsy a perspective What to expect from spatially resolved mass spectrometry of tissues and cellsCarsten Hopf University of Mannheim GermanyFlex Lab A B16 30 17 15Course wrap upFlex Lab A B17 15Departure to the HotelATC entrance18 00DinnerISG Hotel Practical information Registration fees and motivation letter The course is limited to 16 participants For selection purposes please note that your application will not be considered without a letter of motivation Registration Registration fees include admission course materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Academia 815PhD Student 815Industry 1100 A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Motivation letter submission After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course from outside Europe Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Practical Courses The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grants There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers trainers and organisers when attending a course Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant Applies to selected courses only Availability will be indicated during the abstract or motivation letter submission process This grant covers costs related to your attendance to the course registration travel and accommodation costs The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant depends on when you received your university entrance qualification e g Abitur A Levels High School Diploma Final State Examination for PhD and MD students as well as graduates the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course for postdocs the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course Application If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application For some events applications for Childcare Grants will still be done by email Information about the grant will be sent out shortly after the abstract motivation letter deadline Please contact the event Conference Officer if you have any questions Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers during the participant selection process for courses Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Further details Check out this list of external funding opportunities For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Hotel Accommodation is not included in the registration fee Participants are expected to book and pay for their own accommodation A mix of single and twin rooms have been reserved for 5 nights from 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14 October - 17 October 2025

Spatial biology: the melting pot

Sean Bendall, Leeat Keren, Arutha Kulasinghe, Sinem Saka, Denis Schapiro

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmeIndustry workshopsPractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Overview This EMBL Conference co organised with the European Society for Spatial Biology ESSB builds on the momentum of the Society s inaugural meeting in Berlin in December 2024 Spatial biology extends beyond analyzing the molecular composition of individual cells it considers their spatial arrangement and interactions within complex tissues and organisms This dynamic interdisciplinary field integrates insights from medicine biology physics computer science and other disciplines to deepen our understanding of biological systems in health and disease The meeting aims to bring together the rapidly growing academic community fostering discussions on cutting edge spatial technologies innovative data analysis approaches and their applications in both fundamental and translational research Renowned speakers will present the latest advances in the field while young investigators will have ample opportunities for networking and scientific exchange Session topics Tumor microenvironment and cancer Spatial immunology New advances in spatial biology Data analysis for spatial biology Subcellular spatial biology Spatial pathology New insights for disease Speakers Keynote speakers Nikolaus Rajewsky Max Delbr ck Center Germany Jeffrey Spraggins Vanderbilt University USA Speakers Sean Bendall Stanford University USA Anja Hauser Charit Universit tsmedizin Berlin DRFZ Germany Holger Heyn Centro Nacional de An lisis Gen mico CNAG Spain Ralf Jungmann Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry Germany Johanna Klughammer Ludwig Maximilians Universit t M nchen Germany Arutha Kulasinghe The University of Queensland Australia Miranda Orr Washington University USA Jiwoon Park Weill Cornell Medicine USA Lucas Pelkmans University of Zurich Switzerland Jasmine Plummer St Jude Children s Research Hospital USA Julio Saez Rodriguez EMBL EBI United Kingdom Christian Sch rch University of T bingen Germany Barbara Treutlein ETH Z rich Switzerland Britta Velten Heidelberg University Germany Scientific organisers Sean Bendall Stanford University USA Leeat Keren Weizmann Institute of Science Israel Arutha Kulasinghe The University of Queensland Australia Sinem Saka EMBL Heidelberg Germany Denis Schapiro Heidelberg University Hospital Germany Conference organiser Catherine Casas Saavedra EMBL Heidelberg Course and Conference Officer Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBLSpatialBiology and ESSB2025 and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Tuesday 14 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Description11 30 13 30Registration and light refreshments12 00 13 00 Concurrent industry workshops13 30 13 45Opening remarks13 45 14 30Keynote lecture Bringing disease into focus with integrative multimodal imaging mass spectrometryJeffrey Spraggins Vanderbilt University USA14 30 17 30Session 1 Tumor microenvironment and cancerChair 14 30 15 00Decoding immunotherapy responses one cell at a timeArutha Kulasinghe The University of Queensland Australia15 00 15 15Spatial 3D cartography deciphers vulnerabilities for targeted therapies in breast and ovarian cancerEmine Kazanc Bogazici University Turkey15 15 15 30Spatial profiling of immune infiltration across mismatch repair subtypes in colorectal cancerKristin Qian Harvard Medical School USA15 30 16 00Coffee break and meet the speakers16 00 16 30Integrating single cell methods into spatial profiling of diseaseJasmine Plummer St Jude Children s Research Hospital USA16 30 16 45Extracellular cartography reveals immunomodulatory mechanisms in colorectal cancer tumour microenvironmentReema Baskar Genome Institute of Singapore Singapore16 45 17 00Uncovering early drivers of follicular lymphoma transformation through integrated single cell and spatial analysisKristy Ou EMBL Heidelberg Germany17 00 17 30The use of spatial omics in hematopathologyChristian Sch rch University of T bingen Germany17 30 18 00Flash talk session18 00 19 30Dinner in Canteen19 30 20 15After dinner drinks and poster sneak peek20 15 21 30After dinner drinks continued Day 2 Wednesday 15 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Description09 00 11 30Session 2 Spatial immunologyChair 09 00 09 30To be confirmedHolger Heyn Centro Nacional de An lisis Gen mico CNAG Spain09 30 09 45Mucosal deficiency of mitochondria driven humoral immunity is linked to Crohn s DiseaseAnnika Raschdorf University Hospital Schleswig Holstein Germany09 45 10 00Spatial dissection of the human bone marrow microenvironment in multiple myeloma by high dimensional multiplex tissue imagingMarc Andrea Baertsch Heidelberg University Hospital German Cancer Research Center DKFZ Germany10 00 10 30Coffee break and meet the speakers10 30 11 00Analyzing immune responses in contextAnja Hauser Charit Universit tsmedizin DRFZ Germany11 00 11 15Gaba promotes resistance to immunotherapy of patients with tls positive tumoursIsaias Hernandez Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers France11 15 11 30Distinct spatial microenvironments and emergence of immune cold niches during progression to colitis associated colorectal cancerKonstantin Br utigam Institute of Cancer Research United Kingdom11 30 13 30Lunch and meet the editors12 00 13 00Concurrent industry workshops13 30 16 30Session 3 New advances in spatial biologyChair 13 30 14 00Spatial Atlas of Human Anatomy SAHA projectJiwoon Park Weill Cornell Medicine USA14 00 14 15Reading metabolites by sequencing towards a new spatial metabolomics platformAndy Fraser University of Toronto Canada14 15 14 30LeGO 3D A novel 3D imaging and analysis pipeline to study metastatic breast cancerSabrina Lewis Heidelberg University Hospital Germany14 30 15 00To be confirmed15 00 15 30Coffee break and meet the speakers15 30 15 45Spatial metabolomics reveals persistent localized niche specific metabolic failure in kidneys following ischemia reperfusion injuryRosalie Rietjens Leiden University Medical Center The Netherlands15 45 16 00Spatial mechano transcriptomics mapping at single cell resolution mechanical forces and gene expression in tissuesAdrien Hallou University of Oxford United Kingdom16 00 16 30To be confirmedBarbara Treutlein ETH Z rich Switzerland16 30 17 00Mini talks Data Processing SegmentationMitigating uncertainty in cell segmentation for spatial transcriptomicsWalter de Back Katana Labs GermanyScalable and reliable cell segmentation of imaging based spatial transcriptomics using graph neural networks with seggerElyas Heidari German Cancer Research Center DKFZ GermanyBenchmarking cell segmentation methods for single cell spatial transcriptomicsViacheslav Mylka BioLizard BelgiumTopROI automatic topology preserving ROI detection for structural spatial analysisSergio Serrano de Haro Ivanez University of Oxford United KingdomInSituPy A framework for histology guided multi sample analysis of single cell spatial transcriptomics dataJohannes Wirth Technical University Munich Germany17 00 18 30Poster Session 1 odd numbers kindly sponsored by Carl Zeiss Day 3 Thursday 16 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Description09 00 12 00Session 4 Data analysis for spatial biologyChair 09 00 09 30Multi modal spatial and single cell profiling of metastatic breast cancer and integrated computational analysisJohanna Klughammer Ludwig Maximilians Universit t M nchen Germany09 30 09 45scCellFie Inference of metabolic activities from single cell and spatial transcriptomicsErick Armingol Wellcome Sanger Institute United Kingdom09 45 10 00Identification of co varying morphological and gene expression features in spatial transcriptomicsEkansh Chauhan Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute United Kingdom10 00 10 30Coffee break and meet the speakers10 30 11 00Knowledge based machine learning to extract disease mechanisms from spatial multi omics dataJulio Saez Rodriguez EMBL EBI Hinxton United Kingdom11 00 11 15SPACEstat quantitative spatial point pattern and network analysis in the tumor microenvironmentZiqi Kang University of Helsinki Finland11 15 11 30Understanding RNA outside segmented cells in image based spatial transcriptomicsSergio Marco Salas Helmholtz Center Munich Germany11 30 12 00Mini talks Data Processing AnalysisBeyond benchmarking an expert guided consensus approach to spatially aware clusteringKirti Biharie Delft University of Technology The NetherlandsCellTune An integrative software for accurate cell classification in spatial proteomicsYuval Bussi Weizmann Institute of Science United States of AmericaDissecting biases in image based spatial transcriptomics a cross platform evaluation of processing pipelinesJos Francisco Carre o Mart nez Bern University SwitzerlandComparison and optimization of cellular neighbor preference methods for quantitative tissue analysisChiara Schiller Heidelberg University GermanyScaling Up Spatial Insights From 2D to 3D Tissue analysisYuqi Tan Stanford University United States of America12 00 14 00Lunch12 30 13 30Concurrent industry workshops13 15 14 00ESSB General Assembly optional 14 00 16 20Session 5 Subcellular spatial biologyChair 14 00 14 30From DNA Nanotechnology to biomedical insight Towards single molecule spatial omicsRalf Jungmann Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry Germany14 30 14 45Sequence grammar and dynamics of subcellular translation revealed by APEX Ribo SeqKotaro Tomuro RIKEN The University of Tokyo Japan14 45 15 15Biology within the context of subcellular and cellular statesLucas Pelkmans University of Zurich Switzerland15 15 15 45Coffee break and meet the speakers15 45 15 50Mini talk Optoproteomics unbiased spatial proteomics for diseaseMario Scheel Werne Syncell Inc Taiwan15 50 16 20Identifying molecular patterns in spatial omics data across resolutions and molecular layersBritta Velten Heidelberg University Germany16 20 16 50Mini talks Data VisualizationEnhancing Vitessce multi omics data formats and comparative analysesMark Keller Harvard Medical School United States of AmericaUnlocking 3D context in spatial biology through interoperable and performant data formats and visual exploration toolsEric Moerth Harvard Medical School United States of AmericaEnd to end spatial transcriptomics analysis with VR OmicsMirana Ramialison Murdoch Children s Research Institute AustraliaHarmonization and FAIRification of a visualization ecosystem for spatial omics dataWouter Michiel Vierdag EMBL Heidelberg Germany16 50 17 50Panel discussion currentTopics in Spatial Biology17 50 19 20Poster Session 2 even numbers 19 20 20 50Conference dinner in the canteen20 50 23 50Party Day 4 Friday 17 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Description09 00 09 45Keynote lecture Spatial omics predicts disease trajectoriesNikolaus Rajewsky Max Delbr ck Center Germany09 45 12 00Session 6 Spatial pathology New insights for diseaseChair 09 45 10 15Highest plex single cell spatial whole transcriptome and 1000 proteome identify a new cell type and neural state in Alzheimer s disease brainsMiranda Orr Washington University in St Louis USA10 15 10 30A developmental human brain spatial transcriptomic atlas of autism susceptibility genes identifies convergence in thalamic circuitsKoen Rademaker Wellcome Sanger Institute United Kingdom10 30 11 00Coffee break and meet the speakers11 00 11 15Tracing colorectal malignancy transformation from cell to tissue scaleAnna Pascual Reguant Centre Nacional d An lisi Gen mica CNAG Universitat de Barcelona Spain11 15 11 30High resolution spatial transcriptomics reveals myofiber immune cell niches in inclusion body myositisSandra de Haan Leiden University Medical Center The Netherlands11 30 12 00To be confirmedSean Bendall Stanford University USA12 00 12 15Closing remarks and poster prize announcements12 15 12 30Packed lunch and departure Industry workshops For on site participants only The following industry workshops will be hosted by the sponsors of EMBL Conference Spatial biology the melting pot Tuesday 14 October 2025 12 00 13 00 Bruker Spatial Multiomics Bridging Modalities for a New Era of Tissue Level Insight by Prof Richard Drake Prof J rg Hanrieder Dr Stefan Schmidt and Dr Dominic Dreisbach Syncell Syncell Microscoop The Only Truly Unbiased Hypothesis Free Spatial Proteomics Technology by Nikhil Rao Takara Bio Takara Bio will give two talks within one workshop session Introducing Trekker A New Era of Spatial Single Cell Profiling by Matthieu Pesant Takara Bio Europe Spatially Resolved Single Cell Genome and Transcriptome Sequencing in Health and Disease by Astrid Deryckere Laboratory of Reproductive Genomics KU Leuven Institute for Single Cell Omics Belgium Wednesday 15 October 2025 12 00 13 00 10x Genomics See biology in new ways by Radovan Spurny Thermo Fisher Scientific Miltenyi BioTec Miltenyi BioTec will give three talks within one workshop session Elevating Discovery From 3D Context to Single Cell Insight by Dr Katrin Sch nborn From Neurogenesis to Brain Cancer Imaging Glioblastoma Development in Mice by Dr Harold Cremer Spatial Profiling of T and B Cell Receptors A Same Section Multiomics Approach using In Situ Sequencing by Dr Hansueli Meyer Thursday 16 October 2025 12 30 13 30 Akoya Biosciences Design and Development of PhenoCode Panels to Standardize Spatial Proteomics by Alessio Colombo Lunaphore Technologies Spatial profiling of EMT and immune stromal crosstalk in colorectal polyps and cancer by Bastian Nicolai and Prof Joanne Edwards Standard BioTools A Practical Introduction to Analyzing Spatial Biology Data From Images to Insights by Melissa Klug In order to read the abstract of each workshop please click on the corresponding links above Participation in this workshop is free of charge for registered on site conference attendees The available place is limited first come first served All registered conference attendees will receive an email with a registration link shortly All pre conference workshops will take place simultaneously therefore please choose the one you would be interested in the most Practical information Registration fees and abstract submission On site registration fees include admission conference materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Virtual registration fees include access to all of the talks livestreamed and on demand and facility to submit questions On site Academia 800On site PhD Student 700On site Industry 1000Virtual Academia 225Virtual PhD Student 175Virtual Industry 275 A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Catherine Casas Saavedra for more information Please note that we do not offer complimentary registrations for editors of scientific journals Significant funds are available for financial assistance to attend this conference Please see the relevant section below Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis Your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate virtually On site participants Types of payments accepted are international bank transfers and credit card payments Virtual participants We are only able to accept card payments In exceptional cases we can accept bank transfers Please contact events embl de for details Abstract submission Only participants registering to attend the on site event are eligible to submit an abstract Abstracts will not be accepted from virtual participants After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly after registering The same login credentials are used for both processes Please note Abstract body The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised Title The title should not exceed 20 words Only the first word of the title should start with a capital letter and the rest should be lowercase Authors and affiliations Please fill in the author s details as requested in the online form The compulsory fields are First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and Email Kindly mark only one author in the role of First Author and please don t forget to indicate who will be the Presenter Please enter your co authors correctly via the system by adding accounts together with their organisation institute Do not copy paste them into the body of the abstract text as they will not be indexed in the abstract book Presentation types When submitting your abstract you can apply for an oral or poster presentation A selection process will take place with the results announced 2 3 weeks after the abstract submission deadline For detailed instructions on how to submit a conference abstract follow the instructions provided in this video Please check our FAQs pages for further information on how to submit an abstract Financial assistance Financial assistance There are two sources of financial assistance available for this conference Please read over the below ESSB registration fee subsidy The European Society for Spatial Biology ESSB e V will award a subsidy of 350 towards the registration fees for submitters of the top 100 top accepted abstracts To be eligible for consideration you need to be an ESSB member at the time of submitting your abstract To be considered for this subsidy simply include your ESSB membership number when submitting your abstract Not a member yet You can join the ESSB here Please note your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the full registration fee to EMBL This is mandatory even if you were awarded a fee subsidy by ESSB The reimbursement will be made by ESSB only after your participation in the conference If you have any questions regarding the outcome of your ESSB fee subsidy request or the reimbursement process please contact info spatialbiologysociety eu EMBL Corporate Partnership Programme CPP Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of several registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver These fee waivers cover the full registration sum that you have paid to attend the course or conference Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel to an on site event airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from outside Europe The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers and organisers when attending a conference Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a baby sitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers In order to apply for this grant you must be registered by the abstract submission deadline There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Application EMBL CPP financial assistance On site participants You may apply for EMBL CPP financial assistance when submitting your abstract In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Virtual participants If you are attending virtually you can apply for EMBL CPP financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection EMBL CPP financial assistance The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers and travel grants during the motivation letter or abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement EMBL CPP financial assistance Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details View our list of external funding opportunities and information on attending a conference as an event reporter For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee The hotels below have rooms on hold for participants until 22 September in some cases at special rates Please email the hotel directly quoting the booking code SPB25 01 to confirm the exact price of the room Hotel AnlageB B HotelThe Heidelberg Exzellenz HotelHotel ibis HeidelbergLeonardo Hotel Heidelberg City CentreHilton HeidelbergPremier Inn Heidelberg City ZentrumStaycity Aparthotel Heidelberg Travel information For travel information please see here If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Conference shuttle buses Conference shuttle buses are free of charge for participants and depart from designated bus stops near the hotels to EMBL and back mornings and evenings The bus stops for this conference are Staycity Aparthotel Speyerer Str 7 Kurf rsten Anlage Opposite Main Train Station Premier Inn City Zentrum Kurf rsten Anlage 23 Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg City Center Bergheimer Str 63 Neckarm nzplatz Heidelberg Tourist Information Peterskirche Bus stop Hilton Hotel Kurf rsten Anlage 1 ISG Hotel Im Eichwald 19 View Conference shuttle bus stops and hotels in a larger map Please note that not every bus stop will be used for every event Further details Address EMBL Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Charging lockers There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the conference shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Useful German expressions HelloHalloGoodbyeAuf Wiedersehen formal Tsch ss informal Good morningGuten MorgenGood afternoonGuten TagGood eveningGuten AbendGood nightGute NachtI m sorryEs tut mir leidExcuse me Entschuldigen SieHow are you Wie gehts I m fine thanks And you Mir geht es gut danke Und Dir Ihnen What is your nameWie hei en Sie formal Wie hei t Du informal My name isIch hei e Do you speak EnglishSprechen Sie englisch I don t understandIch verstehe nichtPlease speak more slowlyK nnen Sie bitte langsamer sprechenThank youDankesch nWhere is the toilet Wo ist die Toilette Please call me a taxiBitte rufen Sie mir ein TaxiHow do I get to Wie komme ich zum zur A beer two beers pleaseEin Bier zwei Bier bitteA glass of red white wine pleaseEin Glas Rot Weisswein bitteThe menu pleaseDie Speisekarte bitteIs there a local speciality Gibt es eine Spezialit t aus dieser Gegend I m vegetarianIch bin VegetarierIt was deliciousEs war hervorragendThe bill pleaseDie Rechnung bitteI have a headacheIch habe KopfschmerzenI have a sore throatIch habe HalsschmerzenMy stomach hurtsIch habe MagenschmerzenI m allergic toIch bin allergisch gegenI need a doctor who speaks EnglishIch brauche einen Arzt der englisch spricht Virtual participation What s included Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for 4 weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Facility to submit questions Please note that only on site participants are able to submit abstracts and participate in the poster sessions Event platform We are using an event platform for this conference More information about the platform will be shared ahead of the conference Guidelines Do not broadcast the conference to unregistered 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conditions COVID 19 safety policy and travelling to EMBL on our Information for participants page COVID 19 related questions COVID 19 information for on site events at EMBL Heidelberg can be found in our COVID 19 FAQs Sponsors Gold sponsors Silver sponsor Bronze sponsor Event sponsor Abcam Atlas Antibodies Cell Signalling Technology Cenibra Fraunhofer IIS Kromnigon Leica Stellaromics Visiopharm Media partners Cancer Drug Resistance an OAE Publishing Inc journal ChemBioChem a Wiley journal International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Medinformatics a Bon View Publishing journal Molecular Systems Biology an EMBO Press journal Open Biology a Royal Society journal Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other events or contact 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OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmeIndustry workshopsPractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Overview This EMBL Conference, co-organised with the European Society for Spatial Biology (ESSB), builds on the momentum of the Society’s inaugural meeting in Berlin in December 2024.  Spatial biology extends beyond analyzing the molecular composition of individual cells—it considers their spatial arrangement and interactions within complex tissues and organisms. This dynamic, interdisciplinary field integrates insights from medicine, biology, physics, computer science, and other disciplines to deepen our understanding of biological systems in health and disease. ​The meeting aims to bring together the rapidly growing academic community, fostering discussions on cutting-edge spatial technologies, innovative data analysis approaches, and their applications in both fundamental and...

15 October 2025

Inferring bacterial pangenomes with gene-based approaches

Description The advent of the whole genome sequencing era in bacteria led to both the initial definition of the term pangenome and the rapid realisation that pangenomic methods would be indispensable to understanding bacterial genomics Due to the rapidly rising scale of bacterial genomics of the early 2010 s coupled with the computational constraints of the time many bacterial pangenome methods were developed focusing exclusively on protein coding DNA sequences This type of method remains widely used to this day and they continue to be actively developed and extended beyond their initial constraints including their limitation to protein coding regions In this webinar we will discuss how these methods work and why they are particularly useful in understanding bacterial pangenomes as well as survey recent and ongoing developments to these methods... The advent of the whole-genome sequencing era in bacteria led to both the initial definition of the term 'pangenome' and the rapid realisation that pangenomic methods would be indispensable to understanding bacterial genomics. Due to the rapidly rising scale of bacterial genomics of the early 2010's coupled with the computational constraints of the time, many bacterial pangenome methods were developed focusing exclusively on protein-coding DNA sequences. This type of method remains widely used to this day, and they continue to be actively developed and extended beyond their initial constraints, including their limitation to protein-coding regions. In this webinar, we will discuss how these methods work and why they are particularly useful in understanding bacterial pangenomes, as well as survey recent and ongoing developments to these methods.

22 October - 25 October 2025

Organoids: modelling organ development and disease in 3D

Meritxell Huch, Karl R. Koehler, Madeline Lancaster, Esther Schnapp

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmeEMBO trainingPractical informationSponsorsAboutMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Symposium overview The ability to grow tissues from stem cells in 3D culture to generate so called organoids has revolutionised the study of tissue biology especially human biology This exciting technology has great potential for drug discovery and regenerative medicine Because organoids model a variety of tissues with remarkably high fidelity they allow for new discoveries in human development homeostasis regeneration and disease This symposium will bring together the leading researchers in this field representing the premier conference for this research community and providing a much anticipated program that demonstrates how this field is truly pushing the boundaries for our understanding of tissue biology This the fifth edition of this established meeting will again bring together researchers from different fields to enhance our understanding of how organoids can be formed and maintained and their biomedical applications from how they can be exploited to study disease to eventually use them to regenerate and replace human tissues An aim for the 2025 edition of the symposium is the incorporation of more complementary technologies such as multiomics engineered embryo models and bioengineering as well as increased representation of the topic of cancer Session topics Concepts from development Building organoid complexity I Building organoid complexity II Organoids in regenerative medicine Organoids in disease modeling Organoids and engineering What past participants say about the Symposium The EMBO EMBL Symposium Organoids Modelling organ development and disease in 3D culture was a fantastic opportunity to network with researchers from around the world to learn about new techniques and the latest exciting research Especially the top class line up of invited and keynote speakers left an impression I am looking forward to the program of the next symposium Rhena Klar University Medical Center Freiburg German Cancer Consortium DKTK Partner Site Freiburg Germany At the EESOrgan Symposium it was all about diving deep into organoid breakthroughs sharing insights and getting inspired by leading voices in the field Between the thought provoking talks interactive poster sessions and that memorable party this event is a must for everyone passionate about organoid research Branka Radic Sarikas St Anna Children s Cancer Research Institute and Medical University of Vienna Speakers Keynote speakers Paola Arlotta Harvard University USA Matthias L tolf Roche Institute of Human Biology Switzerland Speakers Eduard Batlle IRB Barcelona Spain Miki Ebisuya Matsuda TU Dresden Germany Calvin Kuo Stanford University USA Bon Kyoung Koo Center for Genome Engineering South Korea Joo Hyeon Lee Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center USA Prisca Liberali Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research Switzerland Guo Li Ming University of Pennsylvania USA Jos Polo University of Adelaide Australia Giorgia Quadrato University of Southern California USA Nicolas Rivron Institute of Molecular Biotechnology Austrian Academy of Sciences Austria Toshiro Sato Keio University School of Medicine Japan Minoru Takasato RIKEN Japan Margherita Yayoi Turco Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research Switzerland Jesse Veenvliet Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Germany Vincenzo Corbo University of Verona Italy Founding steering group members Hans Clevers Utrecht University The Netherlands Juergen Knoblich Institute of Molecular Biotechnology Austria Scientific Organisers Meritxell Huch Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Germany Karl R Koehler Boston Children s Hospital and Harvard Medical School USA Madeline Lancaster MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology UK Esther Schnapp EMBO Press Germany Conference Organiser Adela Graf EMBL Heidelberg Germany Aline Schnieder EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Day 1 Wednesday 22 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker11 30 13 30Registration and light refreshments12 00 13 00Concurrent Industry workshops13 30 13 45Opening remarks 13 45 17 00Session 1 Concepts from development Chair Esther Schnapp and Meritxell Huch13 45 14 30Keynote lecture 1 Human brain organoids record the passage of time over multiple years in culturePaola Arlotta Harvard University USA14 30 14 45Reversible epiblast regionalisation determines differentiation potential of PSCsMagdalena Sutcliffe Lancaster Lab UK14 45 15 10Jos Polo University of Adelaide Australia15 10 15 25Post gastrulation amnioids as a stem cell derived model of human extra embryonic developmentBorzo Gharibi The Francis Crick Institute UK15 25 15 55Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition15 55 16 20Nicolas Rivron Institute of Molecular Biotechnology Austrian Academy of Sciences Austria16 20 16 35A blastocyst derived in vitro model of the human chorionLuca Schwarz MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology UK16 35 17 00Guo Li Ming University of Pennsylvania USA17 00 18 00Poster sneak peek18 00 19 30Dinner in Canteen19 30 21 00After dinner drinks in ATC rooftop lounge Day 2 Thursday 23 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 12 00Session 2 Building organoid complexity IChairs Karl R Koehler and Guo li Ming09 00 09 25Jesse Veenvliet Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Germany09 25 09 40Using pluripotent stem cell derived pancreatic organoids to model human pancreas organogenesisJonathan Brassard Wells Lab USA09 40 09 55Sensing skin in a dish building human organoids with multimodal sensory neuronsJiyoon Lee Boston Children s Hospital Harvard Medical School USA09 55 10 25Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition10 25 10 50Minoru Takasato RIKEN Japan10 50 11 05The mechanics of morphogenesis biomechanical drivers of 3D shape emergence in posterior trunk organoidsRyan Harrison University of Warwick UK11 05 11 30Giorgia Quadrato University of Southern California USA11 30 11 45Guided maturation of human neuromuscular organoids through electrical stimulationChrysanthi Maria Moysidou Max Delbr ck Centrum f r Molekulare Medizin in der Helmholtz Gemeinschaft Germany11 45 12 00Human Periportal Liver Assembloids as a Novel In Vitro Platform to Model Liver PathophysiologyYuan Lei Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Germany12 00 13 30Lunch and meet the editors13 30 18 00Session 3 Building organoid complexity IIChairs Toshi Sato and Jesse Veenvliet13 30 13 55Joo Hyeon Lee Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center USA13 55 14 10Modelling vascular malformations using patient derived iPSC vascularized organoids and endothelial progenitorsMaximiliano Arce Uppsala University Sweden14 10 14 25A human skin organoid platform to study macrophage function during fibrotic remodeling and therapeutic interventionAmelie Reigl Fraunhofer Germany14 25 14 50Calvin Kuo Stanford University USA14 50 15 20Coffee break and meet the speakers15 20 15 50Flash talk session 115 50 18 00Poster Session 1 odd numbers 18 00Free evening Optional guided tour for participants Day 3 Friday 24 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 11 45Session 4 Organoids in regenerative medicineChairs Madeline Lancaster and Jose Polo09 00 09 25Hans Clevers F Hoffmann La Roche Ltd and Hubrecht Institute The Netherlands09 25 09 40Conserved signals control self organization and symmetry breaking of murine bi layered epithelia during development and regenerationRobin Journot Institut Curie France09 40 09 55Building and Breaking the Blood CSF Barrier Human choroid plexus organoids reveal injury repair dynamicsLaura Pellegrini King s College London UK09 55 10 25Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition10 25 10 50Margherita Yayoi Turco Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research Switzerland10 50 11 05Bioengineered human colorectal cancer assembloids for image based analysis of individualized tumor microenvironmentsMaria Correia Melo Georg Speyer Haus Institute for Tumor Biology and Experimental Therapy Germany11 05 11 30David Tuveson Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory USA11 30 11 45Mapping and targeting patient specific CAR T cell barriers using a colorectal cancer organoid platformAlena Kress Georg Speyer Haus Institute for Tumor Biology and Experimental Therapy Germany11 45 13 15Lunch 12 00 13 00ERC session13 15 18 30Session 5 Organoids in disease modellingChairs Margherita Turco and Kyoung Koo13 15 13 40Juergen Knoblich Institute of Molecular Biotechnology Austria13 40 13 55Spatio cellular carcinogenic dynamics in 3D mammary organoids decoding stem cell fate and tumor susceptibilityRuolan Tang Westlake University USA13 55 14 10Unbiased niche labelling identifies Kupffer cells as the architects of metastatic niche formation in colorectal cancerBonis Evangelos ETH Zurich Switzerland14 10 14 40Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition14 40 15 05Eduard Batlle IRB Barcelona Spain15 05 15 20Multi omics profiling of orthoflavivirus induced neurodevelopmental alterations in human neural organoidsAmal Fahmi University of Bern Switzerland15 20 15 45Toshiro Sato Keio University School of Medicine Japan15 45 16 00Modelling Stargardt disease using three dimentional retinal organoidsCl ment Morival Nantes University France16 00 16 30Flash talk session 216 30 18 30Poster Session 2 even numbers 18 30 20 30Conference dinner in the canteen20 30 00 00Party with band Day 4 Saturday 25 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 13 00Session 6 Organoids and engineeringChairs Karl R Koehler and Prisca Liberali09 00 09 25Bon Kyoung Koo Center for Genome Engineering South Korea09 25 09 40Functional innervated gut tissue generation via a confined culture scaffold systemHolly M Poling University of Cincinnati USA09 40 10 05Prisca Liberali Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research Switzerland10 05 10 20Monitoring macaque brain organoid maturation using magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopyMemhave Tor Rasmus German Primate Center Germany10 20 10 50Coffee Break Meet the speakers Exhibition10 50 11 15Miki Ebisuya Matsuda11 15 11 30High throughput crispr and drug screening platform to harness the translatability of human patient derived organoids by enhancing target and drug discoveryLuigi Aloia AstraZeneca UK11 30 12 15Keynote lecture Engineering organoids Matthias L tolf Roche Institute of Human Biology Switzerland12 15 12 30Closing remarks and poster prize announcements12 30 13 00Packed lunch and departure13 00Bus shuttle to Frankfurt am Main airport13 15Bus shuttle to the Heidelberg main station EMBO training EMBO training session How to write a scientific paper Please note that this training requires separate registration via annika diederich embo org Overview This training module introduces the fundamental elements of publishing scientific research focusing on the structure and content of a manuscript how to assemble effective figures and how to write impactful titles and abstracts Led by an experienced EMBO Press scientific editor participants will explore the strategic planning for publication including determining authorship organising data and selecting the most appropriate journal for submission The session will run for 4 hours on the first morning of the symposium and will provide an engaging and interactive learning environment Date Wednesday 22 October 2025 Time 8 30 12 30 Europe Berlin It will include hands on exercises group work and lively discussions to help participants develop a practical understanding of how to write a successful scientific paper Audience This training session is designed for a maximum of 20 PhD students and postdocs who want to improve their scientific writing and publishing skills Learning outcomes At the end of the module participants will Understand the purpose and the structure of each section of a scientific paper title and abstract introduction results materials and methods discussion references and data availability Gain practical experience in assembling figures and writing titles and abstracts Receive guidance from instructors and peer feedback to refine the critical components of a successful scientific manuscript Registration For more information and to register please contact annika diederich embo org Registration deadline 15 October 2025 The training session is limited to 20 participants who will be selected on a first come first served basis Selected participants must commit to attending the entire module Practical information Registration fees and abstract submission Registration On site registration fees include admission conference materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Virtual registration fees include access to all of the talks livestreamed and on demand and facility to submit questions On site Academia 725On site PhD Student 625On site Industry 925On site EMBL staff press 300Virtual Academia 225Virtual PhD Student 175Virtual Industry 275 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Aline Schnieder for more information Please note that we do not offer complimentary registrations for editors of scientific journals Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis Your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate virtually On site participants Types of payments accepted are international bank transfers and credit card payments Virtual participants We are only able to accept card payments In exceptional cases we can accept bank transfers Please contact events embl de for details Abstract submission Only participants registering to attend the on site event are eligible to submit an abstract Abstracts will not be accepted from virtual participants After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly after registering The same login credentials are used for both processes Please note Abstract body The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised Title The title should not exceed 20 words Only the first word of the title should start with a capital letter and the rest should be lowercase Authors and affiliations Please fill in the author s details as requested in the online form The compulsory fields are First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and Email Kindly mark only one author in the role of First Author and please don t forget to indicate who will be the Presenter Please enter your co authors correctly via the system by adding accounts together with their organisation institute Do not copy paste them into the body of the abstract text as they will not be indexed in the abstract book Presentation types When submitting your abstract you can apply for an oral or poster presentation A selection process will take place with the results announced 2 3 weeks after the abstract submission deadline For detailed instructions on how to submit a conference abstract follow the instructions provided in this video Please check our FAQs pages for further information on how to submit an abstract Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course or conference Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel to an on site event airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from outside Europe up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Workshop up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Workshop up to 700 for any participant working in Croatia Czech Republic Estonia Greece Hungary Italy Lithuania Luxembourg Poland Slovenia and Turkey travelling to an EMBO Workshop Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Workshops The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers and organisers when attending a conference Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a baby sitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers In order to apply for this grant you must be registered by the abstract submission deadline There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Application On site participants You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your abstract In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Virtual participants If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of all financial assistance during the abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details View our list of external funding opportunities and information on attending a conference as an event reporter For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee As further changes in our events are possible you should book flights trains and hotels with flexible options and favourable cancellation conditions The hotels below have rooms on hold for participants until Saturday 20 September 2025 in some cases at special rates Please email the hotel directly quoting the booking code EES25 10 to confirm the exact price of the room Hotel AnlageHotel ibis HeidelbergPremier Inn Heidelberg CityHotel Bayrischer Hof ISG Hotel Staycity Aparthotel HeidelbergB B HotelLeonardo Hotel Heidelberg City CentreHotel Vier Jahreszeiten HeidelbergExzellenz HotelMeininger HeidelbergHilton HeidelbergHotel Monpti Travel information For travel information please see here EMBL Events collaborates with Deutsche Bahn to offer discounted train travel within Germany To take advantage of this offer please contact us at events embl de and we will share the discount link with you Please note that you may need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket and or during your travel Conference shuttle buses Conference shuttle buses are free of charge for participants and depart from designated bus stops near the hotels to EMBL and back mornings and evenings The bus stops for this conference are Hotel Staycity Speyerer Str 7 Kurf rsten Anlage Opposite Main Train Station Hotel Premier Kurf rsten Anlage 23 Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg City Center Bergheimer Str 63 Neckarmuenzplatz Heidelberg Tourist Information Peterskirche Bus stop ISG Hotel Im Eichwald 19 View Conference shuttle bus stops and hotels in a larger map Please note that not every bus stop will be used for every event Further details Address EMBL Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page Onsite information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Charging lockers There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the conference shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Useful German expressions HelloHalloGoodbyeAuf Wiedersehen formal Tsch ss informal Good morningGuten MorgenGood afternoonGuten TagGood eveningGuten AbendGood nightGute NachtI m sorryEs tut mir leidExcuse me Entschuldigen Sie How are you Wie gehts I m fine thanks And you Mir geht es gut danke Und dir Ihnen What is your nameWie hei en Sie formal Wie hei t du informal My name is Ich hei e Do you speak English Sprechen Sie Englisch I don t understandIch verstehe nichtPlease speak more slowlyK nnen Sie bitte langsamer sprechenThank youDankesch nWhere is the toilet Wo ist die Toilette Please call me a taxiBitte rufen Sie mir ein TaxiHow do I get to Wie komme ich zum zur A beer two beers pleaseEin Bier zwei Bier bitteA glass of red white wine pleaseEin Glas Rot Wei wein bitteThe menu pleaseDie Speisekarte bitteIs there a local speciality Gibt es eine Spezialit t aus dieser Gegend I m vegetarianIch bin VegetarierIt was deliciousEs war hervorragendThe bill pleaseDie Rechnung bitteI have a headacheIch habe KopfschmerzenI have a sore throatIch habe HalsschmerzenMy stomach hurtsIch habe MagenschmerzenI m allergic toIch bin allergisch gegenI need a doctor who speaks English Ich brauche einen Arzt der Englisch spricht Virtual participation What s included Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for 4 weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Facility to submit questions Please note that only on site participants are able to submit abstracts and participate in the poster sessions Event platform We are using an event platform for this conference More information about the platform will be shared ahead of the conference Guidelines Do not broadcast the conference to unregistered participants You are encouraged to tweet and post about the event Tweet unless the speaker specifically says otherwise but be mindful of unpublished data Please do not capture transmit or redistribute data presented at the meeting Additional information can be found in our Code of Conduct Health and well being It is important to stay healthy and move around especially when you are attending an event virtually We have put together a few coffee break stretches and yoga videos in the conference platform for you to enjoy during the event How to ask questions Please use the Q A function in the event platform If you have any other questions you can go to the Help Desk in the event platform Click on more on the top menu and click Help Desk Time zone The programme is planned based on the Europe Berlin time zone unless otherwise stated Please take your time zone into consideration when planning your attendance Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions COVID 19 safety policy and travelling to EMBL on our Information for participants page Sponsors Gold sponsor Silver sponsor Bronze sponsor Event sponsor Agilent Technologies BioMex Bruker FaCellitate Formulatrix MedChemExpress Medical Biological Laboratories MBL Sino Biological Europe Tebubio Union Biometrica VectorBuilder World Precision Instruments Event supporters Media partners Advanced Biology a Wiley journal Advanced Genetics a Wiley journal BioEssays a Wiley journal Cancer Drug Resistance an OAE Publishing Inc journal ChemBioChem a Wiley journal Development The Company of Biologists journal Disease Models Mechanisms The Company of Biologists journal FEBS Letters a FEBS Press journal International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Medinformatics a Bon View Publishing journal Molecular Medicine an EMBO Press journal Open Biology a Royal Society journal PLOS Biology a PLOS journal Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1080 Social 1600 900 PPT Slide 16 9 Leaderboard 728 90... OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmeEMBO trainingPractical informationSponsorsAboutMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Symposium overview The ability to grow tissues from stem cells in 3D culture to generate so-called organoids has revolutionised the study of tissue biology, especially human biology. This exciting technology has great potential for drug discovery and regenerative medicine. Because organoids model a variety of tissues with remarkably high fidelity, they allow for new discoveries in human development, homeostasis, regeneration, and disease. This symposium will bring together the leading researchers in this field, representing the premier conference for this research community, and providing a much-anticipated program that demonstrates how this field is truly pushing the boundaries for our...

22 October 2025

Making sense of massive genomic data by indexing at scale

Description As genomics and metagenomics datasets continue to grow in size and assembled genomes accumulate due to progress in sequencing and assembly efficient indexing is critical for enabling discovery and analysis across studies This webinar introduces approaches to organising and searching large scale genomic data exploring how indexing strategies improve data accessibility reproducibility and analytical power We ll discuss current challenges practical frameworks and future directions for handling genomics at the population scale... As genomics and metagenomics datasets continue to grow in size, and assembled genomes accumulate due to progress in sequencing and assembly, efficient indexing is critical for enabling discovery and analysis across studies. This webinar introduces approaches to organising and searching large-scale genomic data, exploring how indexing strategies improve data accessibility, reproducibility, and analytical power. We’ll discuss current challenges, practical frameworks, and future directions for handling genomics at the population scale.

27 October - 31 October 2025

Structural bioinformatics

Juanita Riveros

Description This course provides a guide to the commonly used methods and tools in structural bioinformatics to analyse and interpret experimentally determined and AI predicted macromolecular structure data Structural biology determining the three dimensional shapes of biomacromolecules and their complexes can tell us a lot about how these molecules function and the roles they play within a cell Data derived from structure determination experiments and Artificial Intelligence AI assisted structure prediction enables life science researchers to address a wide variety of questions This course explores bioinformatics data resources and tools for the investigation analysis and interpretation of both experimentally determined and predicted biomacromolecular structures It will focus on how best to analyse and interpret available structural data to gain useful information given specific research contexts The course content will also cover predicting function and exploring interactions with other macromolecules Successful participants may be sent materials prior to the course These might include pre recorded talks and required reading or online training that will be essential to fully engage with the course... This course provides a guide to the commonly used methods and tools in structural bioinformatics to analyse and interpret experimentally determined and AI-predicted macromolecular structure data.Structural biology, determining the three-dimensional shapes of biomacromolecules and their complexes, can tell us a lot about how these molecules function and the roles they play within a cell. Data derived from structure determination experiments and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted structure prediction enables life-science researchers to address a wide variety of questions.  This course explores bioinformatics data resources and tools for the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of both experimentally determined and predicted biomacromolecular structures. It will focus on how best to analyse and interpret available structural data to gain useful information given specific...

28 October - 30 October 2025

The epitranscriptome

Michaela Frye, Tsutomiu Suzuki, Chengqi Yi

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Conference Overview The regulation of the transcriptome is key to cellular processes that underpin cell biology development and tissue function All classes of cellular RNA are subject to post transcriptional modification be it by direct chemical modification editing or non templated nucleotide additions This is the fourth edition The epitranscriptome meeting was first held at EMBL in 2016 followed by an edition in 2018 and a virtual conference in 2022 It was the first meeting dedicated to RNA modifications with a focus on mammalian systems It is now established that biochemical modifications of nucleotides regulate RNA metabolism modulate cell functions and contribute to severe human diseases including cancer and metabolic disorders Moreover the power of single chemically modified nucleotides to alter the electrostatic charge base pairing and stability of RNA molecules is exploited for clinical use of stable artificial RNA transcripts such as mRNA vaccines or synthetic small RNA molecules to increase or decrease the expression of therapeutic proteins The 2025 meeting will highlight recent developments and focus on future aspects and current challenges in the field Critical evaluation of novel methods quantifying RNA modifications at single nucleotide resolution with a focus on RNA modification direct sequencing Biosynthetic mechanism of native and synthetic RNA modifications implications for therapeutic use Epitranscriptomic regulation mediated by RNA modifications during gene expression and signalling Novel metabolic pathways requiring RNA modifications to respond to changes in the microenvironment RNA modifications as prognostic marker in disease Together these basic science discoveries have unravelled the molecular and cellular functions of RNA modifications have provided new prospects for therapeutic manipulation and have led to a range of innovative clinical approaches Our program will bring together field leading experts from across the globe to provide cost effective access to European researchers to the state of the art Session topics RNA modification I m6A RNA modifications in stem cells and development RNA modification II m5C m1A 3 terminal additions etc RNA modification pathways in physiology and pathology Emerging concepts What past participants say about the conference The epitranscriptome EMBL conference rapidly became a must in the field Mattia Pelizzola Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Italy The conference provided an excellent opportunity to get the latest insights in the field of epitranscriptomics presented by the world leading academic groups Gerhard M ller Gotham Therapeutics New York USA This conference was really good for me I have learnt about new RNA regulatory mechanisms especially m6A and how it s an important target for RNA processing Opeyemi Olotu University of Turku Finland This event has been granted the following EMBO sustainability badge Grade 2 of 3 Speakers Keynote speaker J rgen Kjems Aarhus University Denmark Speakers Sandra Blanco Salamanca Cancer Research Center CIC Spain Chuan He The University of Chicago USA Stacy Horner Duke University USA Julian K nig University of W rzburg Germany Eva Kowalinski EMBL Grenoble France Sebastian Leidel University of Bern Kate Meyer Duke University USA Eva Maria Novoa Centre for Genomic Regulation CRG Spain D nal O Carroll The University of Edinburgh UK Jean Yves Roignant University of Lausanne Switzerland Yanhong Shi City of Hope USA Tsutomu Suzuki The University of Tokyo Japan Jocelyn Widagdo Queensland Brain Institute Australia Anne Willis University of Cambridge UK Chengqi Yi Peking University China Yi Tao Yu University of Rochester USA Scientific organisers Michaela Frye German Cancer Research Center DKFZ Germany Tsutomu Suzuki The University of Tokyo Japan Chengqi Yi Peking University China Conference organisers Maria Bacadare EMBL Heidelberg Germany Luc a Minutta EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBLEpitrans and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk Day 1 Tuesday 28 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker10 00 11 15Registration and light refreshments11 15 11 30Opening remarks11 30 12 00How the different actors of the epitranscriptome talk to each otherSebastian Leidel University of Bern Switzerland12 00 13 15Session 1 RNA modification IChair Francesca Aguilo Ume University Sweeden12 00 12 30Nanopore sequencing to qunatify RNA modificationsEva Maria Novoa Centre for Genomic Regulation CRG Spain12 30 12 45Structural and functional insights into eukaryotic m6A RNA modificationsAna Casa al Human Technopole Italy12 45 13 00SelectedUse it or lose it contrasting roles of m6A in herpesvirus infectionsDenise Ohnezeit NYU School of Medicine USA13 00 13 15Functional role of METTL3 complex components in specifying m6A methylation in mouse liverWanying Zhang University of Geneva Switzerland13 15 14 15Lunch and meet the speakers14 15 17 45Session 2 RNA modifications in stem cells and developmentChair Isaia Barbieri University of Turin Italy14 15 14 45The impact of tRNA modification on the translation and subcellular localisation of subsets of RNAs in response to ER stressAnne Willis University of Cambridge UK14 45 15 00Mateusz Ambrozkiewicz Charit Universit tsmedizin Berlin Germany15 00 15 15m6A RNA methylation mediated control of global APC expression is required for local translation of beta actin and axon developmentLoic Broix Sorbonne University France RIKEN BDR Japan15 15 15 30The RNA methyl transferase enzyme FTSJ1 conserved role in neuron morphology learning performanceCl ment Carr Sorbonne University France15 30 16 00Coffee break and meet the speakers16 00 16 30m6A sites in the coding region trigger translation dependent mRNA decayJulian K nig Institute of Molecular Biology IMB Mainz Germany16 30 16 45tRNA thiolation defects disrupt cellular proteostasis and tissue homeostasis in mammalsLukas Englmaier CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences Austria16 45 17 00Single cell m6A atlas uncovers dynamic epitranscriptomic programs orchestrating cell fatesKiyofumi Hamashima Agency for Science Technology and Research A STAR SingapureNot available on demand17 00 17 15Selected short talk 9Pseudouridines and PUS7 are regulated during neurodevelopmentWendy Trieu Stanford University USANot available on demand17 15 17 45A role for the RNA modification m6A at the virus host interfaceStacy Horner Duke University USA17 45 18 15Flash talk session 118 15 19 30Poster session 1 odd numbers 19 30 20 30Dinner in Canteen20 30 21 30After dinner drinks in ATC Rooftop lounge Day 2 Wednesday 29 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 15 12 15Session 3 RNA modification IIChair Anne Ehrenhofer Murray Humboldt Universit t zu Berlin Germany09 15 09 45Using pseudouridine in stop codons to suppress translation termination caused by nonsense mutationsChengqui Yi Peking University China09 45 10 00Linking epitranscriptomics to genome maintenance NSUN2 methylates DARTs to enable DICER mediated processing of R loopsAdele Alagia University of Oxford United Kingdom09 45 10 15RNA backbone modifications induced by enviromental changesTsutomu Suzuki The University of Tokyo Japan10 15 10 45Coffee break and meet the speakers10 45 11 15An update on human m3C tRNA methyltransferasesEva Kowalinski EMBL Grenoble France11 15 11 30Simultaneous detection of eight modifications on single RNA molecules using nanopore direct RNA sequencingCarolin M ller Oxford Nanopore Technologies Uk11 30 11 45Mechanism of 1 ribosome frameshifting induced by N1 methylpseudouridine in mRNAPanagiotis Poulis Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences Germany11 45 12 15A novel codon anticodon pairing in translational recodingYi Tao Yu University of Rochester USA12 15 13 30Lunch and meet the editors13 30 16 45Session 4 RNA modification pathways in physiology and pathologyChair Francesca Tuorto Medizinische Fakult t Mannheim der Universit t Heidelberg Germany13 30 14 00N6 methyladenosine m6A signalling in neuronal homeostatic plasticityJocelyn Widago Queensland Brain Institute Australia14 00 14 15METTL3 mediated m6A RNA methylation restrains epithelial cell driven inflammation and immune activation in Sj gren s diseaseRami Bechara National Institute for Health and Medical Research INSERM FranceNot available on demand14 15 14 30KRAS mutations reprogram RNA m6A modification to drive CD73 dependent immune evasion in colorectal cancerSung Yup Cho Seoul National University Korea14 30 14 45Exploring ribosomal RNA modifications and corresponding snoRNAs in human skin cell senescenceMarkus Schosserer Medical University of Vienna Austria14 30 15 00Coffee break and meet the speakers15 00 15 30tRNA pseudouridylation and glioblastoma tumorigenesisYanhong Shi City of Hope USA15 30 15 45Decoding of TOP messenger RNA 2 O methylation status for mRNA stability and localization to synapsesMatthias Soller University of Manchester UKNot available on demand15 45 16 00Pseudouridylation governs mitochondrial double stranded RNA metabolism and mitigates innate immune responseStephanie Tan Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology KoreaNot available on demand16 00 16 15Loss of NLRP3 m6A methylation via single nucleotide variant links RNA regulation to autoinflammatory diseaseJustin Wong University of Sydney AustraliaNot available on demand16 15 16 45m6A mediated control of gene expression in the brainKate Meyer Northwestern Univesity USA16 45 17 15Flash talk session 217 15 18 45Poster session 2 even numbers 18 45 20 15Dinner in EMBL Canteen20 15 23 00After dinner drinks with Live music or Party Day 3 Thursday 30 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 15 12 45Session 5 Emerging concepts09 15 09 45RNA modifications in MetastasisMichalea Frye German Cancer Research Center DKFZ Germany09 45 10 00Targeting METTL3 impairs DNA repair and induces synthetic lethality in solid and hematologic tumorsBianca Cesaro Sapienza University of Rome Italy10 00 10 15FTO m6A RNA demethylase is important for proper DNA replication in human cellsShwetha Krishna CEITEC Masaryk University GermanyNot available on demand10 15 10 30RNA modifications in the cellular stress response and cancerSandra Blanco Salamanca Cancer Research Center CIC Spain10 30 11 00Coffee break and met the speakers11 00 11 30RNA modifications in regulating gene transcription in development and diseaseChuan He University of Chicago USA11 30 11 45Adenosine kinase and ADAL coordinate detoxification of modified adenosines to safeguard metabolismAkiko Ogawa Tohoku University Japan11 45 12 15Specialized ribosomes through the lens of RNA modifications in Drosophila melanogasterJean Yves Roignant University of Lausanne Switzerland12 15 12 45RNA modification functions in germ and stem cell biologyDonal O Carroll The University of Edinburgh UK12 45 13 00Closing Remarks and Poster Prize Announcements13 00 13 30Packed lunch and departures Practical information Registration fees and abstract submission On site registration fees include admission conference materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Virtual registration fees include access to all of the talks livestreamed and on demand and facility to submit questions On site Academia 450On site PhD Student 350On site Industry 770On site Journal Editors 250Virtual Academia 200Virtual PhD Student 150Virtual Industry 275 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Maria Bacadare for more information Please note that we do not offer complimentary registrations for editors of scientific journals Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis Your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate 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and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from outside Europe up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Workshop up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Workshop up to 700 for any participant working in Croatia Czech Republic Estonia Greece Hungary Italy Lithuania Luxembourg Poland Slovenia and Turkey travelling to an EMBO Workshop Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Workshops The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be 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OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Conference Overview The regulation of the transcriptome is key to cellular processes that underpin cell biology, development, and tissue function. All classes of cellular RNA are subject to post-transcriptional modification, be it by direct chemical modification, editing, or non-templated nucleotide additions. This is the fourth edition, ‘The epitranscriptome’ meeting was first held at EMBL in 2016, followed by an edition in 2018, and a virtual conference in 2022. It was the first meeting dedicated to RNA modifications with a focus on mammalian systems. It is now established that biochemical modifications of nucleotides regulate RNA metabolism, modulate cell functions and contribute to severe human...

4 November - 7 November 2025

The mobile genome: genetic and physiological impacts of transposable elements

Deborah Bourc'his, Josefa Gonzalez Perez, Joseph Peters, Julius Brennecke

Description OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical InformationSponsorsMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Conference overview Disparaged as selfish DNA for decades it s now clear that transposable elements TEs underlie the remarkably dynamic nature of bacterial plant and animal genomes This conference builds on the highly successful 2021 and 2023 Mobile Genome EMBO workshops and has emerged as the major European venue in this ever growing cross disciplinary research field The 2025 Mobile Genome conference will assemble recognized experts from diverse disciplines e g genomics epigenetics structural biology evolutionary biology and developmental biology as well as the next generation of scientists who will become leaders in the field to discuss the broad impact of TEs on organismal biology A dedicated discussion session focused on technological and conceptual advances will augment the program to provide a forum for cross disciplinary interaction among attendees with the goal of catalyzing collaborative opportunities to address new questions and challenges in TE research This event has been granted the following EMBO sustainability badge Grade 3 of 3 Speakers Keynote speakers Orsolya Barabas University of Geneva Switzerland Henry Levin National Institutes of Health USA Speakers Aude Bernheim Institut Pasteur France Emilie Brasset Institute of Genetics Reproduction Development France Edward Chuong University of Colorado USA Ian Henderson University of Cambridge UK George Kassiotis The Francis Crick Institute UK Mia Levine University of Pennsylvania USA Todd Macfarlan National Institute of Child Health and Human Development USA Mariusz Nowacki University of Bern Switzerland Leandro Quadrana Institute of Plant Sciences France Irma Querques Max Perutz Labs Austria Helen Rowe Queen Mary University of London UK Mikiko Siomi University of Tokyo Japan Samuel Sternberg Columbia University USA Elly Tanaka Research Institute of Molecular Pathology Austria Cristina Vieira Universit Claude Bernard France Scientific organisers D borah Bourc his Institut Curie France Julius Brennecke Institute of Molecular Biotechnology Austria Josefa Gonz lez Institut Bot nic de Barcelona CSIC Spain Joseph Peters Cornell University USA Event organiser Julia Patricia Nohle Course and Conference Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Programme Are you on social media Post using EMBOMobileGenome and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Tuesday 04 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker12 00 13 30Registration and light refreshments13 30 13 45Opening remarks13 45 14 45Keynote IMechanistic underpinnings of conjugativetransposition of antibiotic resistanceOrsolya Barabas University of Geneva Switzerland14 45 15 15Coffee Break and Meet the speakers15 15 19 00Session 1 Genomics and EvolutionChair D borah Bourc his Institut Curie France15 15 15 45The co evolution of KRAB zinc finger proteins and TEsTodd Macfarlan NICHHD NIH United States of America15 45 16 00Pangenomic analysis of Arabidopsis reveals extensive mutagenic impact of rare transposable elementsPierre Baduel ENS Paris France16 00 16 15Giant Starship transposons populate dynamic genomic regions and shape virulence evolution in the fungal genus VerticilliumJulie Noah University of Cologne Germany16 15 16 45Centromere and telomere centric transposonsMia Levine University of Pennsylvania United States of America16 45 17 15Coffee Break and Meet the speakers17 15 17 30Transposable elements support the origin and evolution of 3D genome organizationKim Iana Centre for Genomic Regulation Spain17 30 18 00Centrophilic transposons across eukaryotes Ian Henderson University ofCambridge United Kingdom18 00 18 15Transposable elements as architects of fungal genomes tracking TE dynamics from decades to a billion yearsTobias Baril University of Neuch tel Switzerland18 15 18 45Giant genomes and the evolutionary impact ofTEs on vertebrate developmentElly Tanaka Research Institute ofMolecular Pathology Austria18 45 19 00Organisation and dynamics of the giant 88 gbp mistletoe genomeAlexandros Bousios University of Sussex United Kingdom19 00 20 30Dinner in EMBL Canteen20 30 22 00After dinner drinks in ATC Rooftop Lounge Day 2 Wednesday 05 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 12 00Session 2 Transposon RegulationChair Julius Brennecke Institute of Molecular Biotechnology Austria09 00 09 30Molecular mechanisms of the PIWI piRNApathwayMikiko Siomi University of Tokyo Japan09 30 09 45The inner nuclear membrane protein Lem2 coordinates transposon silencing and genome stability through LTR specific regulatory networks in fission yeastSigurd Braun Justus Liebig University Giessen Germany09 45 10 15HUSH mediated repression of transposable elementsHelen Rowe Queen Mary Universityof London UK10 15 10 45Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 45 11 00Charting the m6A ome across retrotransposon mRNAs in mammalsNico Zaghet Institut Curie France11 00 11 15MORC2 directs transcription dependent CpG methylation of human LINE 1 transposons in early neurodevelopmentFereshteh Dorazehi Lund University Sweden11 15 11 45Developmentally programmed elimination of transposable elements in parameciumMariusz Nowacki University of Bern Switzerland11 45 12 00Exploiting natural L1 retrotransposon sequence variation to identify internal features influencing their transcriptional activityLarisa Okorokova IRCAN University C te d Azur France12 00 12 15Flash talk session 1 5 FT 12 15 13 40Lunch and Meet the Editors13 40 15 00Poster Session 1 odd numbers 15 00 17 40Session 2 Transposon Regulation continued Chair Julius Brennecke Institute of Molecular Biotechnology Austria15 00 15 30The biology and silencing of endogenousretroviruses in DrosophilaEmilie Brasset Institute of Genetics Reproduction Development France15 30 15 45ChAHP silences SINE retrotransposons by inhibiting TFIIIB recruitmentJakob Schnabl Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research Switzerland15 45 16 00Nuclear stress bodies protect Drosophila germ cells from stress induced transposon expressionMadhav Jagannathan ETH Z rich Switzerland16 00 16 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers16 30 16 45SNovel transposable element derived transcription factors are abundant across animalsIsaac Yellan University of Toronto Canada16 45 17 00THAP7 is a transposase derived transcription factor implicated in zebrafish development and human intellectual disabilityRachel Cosby NIH United States of America17 00 17 25Last minute breakthrough talk Transposable element co option drives transcription factor neofunctionalizationOlga Rosspopoff EPFL Switzerland17 25 17 40Flash talk session 2 5 FT 17 40 19 00Poster Session 2 even numbers 19 00 20 30Dinner in EMBL Canteen20 30 22 00After dinner drinks and pub quiz in EMBL Canteen Day 3 Thursday 06 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 11 45Session 3 Transposition MechanismsChair Joseph Peters Cornell University United States of America09 00 09 30Mechanistic insights into RNA guided DNA transpositionIrma Querques Max Perutz Labs Austria09 30 09 45De novo engineered guide RNA directed transposition systems address previous issues and reveal features of naturally evolved systemsRichard Schargel Cornell University United States of America09 45 10 00A development specific condensin complex helps the PiggyMac domesticated transposase carry out programmed DNA elimination in Paramecium tetraureliaMireille B termier Institut de Biologie Int grative de la Cellule France10 00 10 15Host genes act as traps for de novo piRNA responsesBaptiste Rafanel Research Institute ofMolecular Pathology Austria10 15 10 45Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 45 11 00Cis and trans LINE1 R loops distinct mechanisms driving replication stress and fork instabilityPratyashaa Paul IISER Berhampur India11 00 11 15Dissecting regulatory features of LINE 1 ribonucleoprotein biology in mouse zygotesKevin Tse Yale University United States of America11 15 11 45Prokaryotic immune systemsAude Bernheim Institut Pasteur France11 45 12 00In cell structural analysis reveals a different maturation process between the Ty3 retrotransposon and the evolutionarily related family of retrovirusesDavide Torre Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry Germany12 00 12 15Flash talk session 3 5 FT 12 15 13 40Lunch and Career Session Job Fair13 40 15 00Poster Session 3 odd and even numbers 15 00 17 40Session 4 Physiological ImpactChair Josefa Gonz lez Institut Bot nic de Barcelona CSIC Spain15 00 15 30Relationships between transposable elements and interferon responsesEdward Chuong University of Colorado United States of America15 30 15 45Homopolymeric DNA synthesis by an antiviral reverse transcriptaseRimante edaveinyte Columbia University United States of America15 45 16 00RNA sensing induces a sterile interferon response in the placenta that correlates with increased HERV expressionSabine De Lange LUMC Netherlands16 00 16 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers16 30 17 00The role of TE epi mutations in plantenvironmental adaptationLeandro Quadrana Institute of Plant Sciences France17 00 17 15SA novel role of LTR12C elements in modulating REST mediated transcriptional regulation during HIV 1 infectionMaisha Adiba Leibniz Institute of Virology Germany17 15 17 40Last minute breakthrough talk Transposable elements reshape gene expression in the Drosophila brainChristoph Treiber University of Oxford United Kingdom17 40 18 40Panel discussion on emerging topics in transposon biology18 40 20 00Conference dinner in EMBL canteen20 00 23 00Party with DJ Day 4 Friday 07 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 30 13 30Session 4 Physiological Impact continued Chair Josefa Gonz lez Institut Bot nic de Barcelona CSIC Spain09 30 10 00Invasive and adaptive roles of transposableelementsCristina Vieira Universit Claude Bernard France10 00 10 15A retroviral insertion contributed to the divergence of human and chimpanzee brainsJohan Jakobsson Lund University Sweden10 15 10 45Immune related functions of endogenousretroviruses in cancerGeorge Kassiotis The Francis Crick Institute UK10 45 11 15Coffee Break and Meet the speakers11 15 12 15Integrase dependent and independentmechanisms of retrotranspositionHenry Levin National Institute of Health United States of America12 15 12 30LINE 1 ORF2p rewires the enhancer landscape and DNA repair programs under p53 deficient conditionsBhavana Tiwari Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur India12 30 13 00Evolution and adaptation of CRISPReffector systemsSamuel Sternberg Columbia University United States of America13 00 13 30Closing Remarks and Poster Prize Announcements13 30Packed lunch and departure Practical Information Registration fees and abstract submission On site registration fees include admission conference materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Virtual registration fees include access to all of the talks livestreamed and on demand and facility to submit questions On site Academia 550On site PhD Student 385On site Industry 750On site Journal Editors 300Virtual Academia 200Virtual PhD Student 150Virtual Industry 275 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Accredited journalists may be eligible to 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OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical InformationSponsorsMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Conference overview Disparaged as “selfish DNA” for decades, it’s now clear that transposable elements (TEs) underlie the remarkably dynamic nature of bacterial, plant, and animal genomes. This conference builds on the highly successful 2021 and 2023 Mobile Genome EMBO workshops and has emerged as the major European venue in this ever-growing cross-disciplinary research field. The 2025 Mobile Genome conference will assemble recognized experts from diverse disciplines (e.g., genomics, epigenetics, structural biology, evolutionary biology, and developmental biology), as well as the next generation of scientists who will become leaders in the field, to discuss the broad impact of TEs on organismal biology. A...

5 November 2025

Pangenome graphs as a new paradigm in comparative genomics

Description Pangenome graphs are a novel approach to the problem of representing the genomic diversity present in a population Instead of describing genomes in a linear fashion as is done conventionally pangenome graphs represent population diversity as a network compacting similar sequences and implicitly encoding variation In this session we will discuss different types of pangenome graphs and their applications as well as tools developed by our group that leverage pangenome graphs to improve the accuracy of conventional bioinformatics tasks... Pangenome graphs are a novel approach to the problem of representing the genomic diversity present in a population. Instead of describing genomes in a linear fashion, as is done conventionally, pangenome graphs represent population diversity as a network, compacting similar sequences and implicitly encoding variation. In this session, we will discuss different types of pangenome graphs and their applications, as well as tools developed by our group that leverage pangenome graphs to improve the accuracy of conventional bioinformatics tasks.

10 November - 14 November 2025

Hands-on flow cytometry: learning by doing!

Daniel Gimenes, Diana Ordonez, Steffen Schmitt

Description OverviewSpeakers and trainersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Course overview Flow cytometry is a highly effective method for analysing individual cells that has become widely used in the fields of life sciences and medicine By utilising flow cytometry researchers can accurately identify and measure specific cell populations within complex mixtures as well as assess cell cycle progression proliferation status and expression of fluorescent markers Our course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles of flow cytometry while also emphasising practical considerations related to the most frequently used assays Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands on training students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively design execute and interpret flow cytometry experiments Audience The course is designed for researchers at any step of their career and will cover the subject from basic principles to complex assays Prior basic working knowledge of flow cytometry data acquisition or analysis software DIVA FlowJo is of advantage but not strictly a must What past participants say about the course My experience at EMBL was not only delightful but also intellectually invigorating The seamless integration of theory and hands on sessions provided a comprehensive learning experience It proved to be an indispensable opportunity for exploring both fundamental and specialised aspects of flow cytometry techniques Undoubtedly this course was a unique and enriching chapter in my academic journey Shariqa Khawaja Aga Khan University Pakistan The course Hands on Flow Cytometry was a unique experience It gave me the possibility to meet the best specialists in the field and to ask and discuss every question I could bring up on the table The trainers were extremely knowledgeable and kind and it was a great pleasure to talk with each of them The theoretical part covered from basic principles to important practical tips and tricks for the best possible experimental design In addition the newest cutting edge technologies were well explained and discussed The practical part was well suited for my needs and I could directly use the experiments and analysis we did in my everyday in the lab I am extremely grateful that I was selected as a participant and I can only say thank you to the trainers for their patience and generosity Milena Petkova Uppsala University Sweden Speakers and trainers Speakers trainers and staff Jochen Barths ProSort France Michael Bonadonna EMBL Heidelberg Germany Alex Cabrera Nu ez EMBL Heidelberg Germany Gelo dela Cruz University of Copenhagen Denmark Marcus Eich German Cancer Research Center DKFZ Germany Sara Garcia Garcia Amsterdam UMC The Netherlands Jes s Gil Pulido Cytek Biosciences Germany Daniel Gimenez EMBL Heidelberg Germany Sophie Kalmbach Thermo Fisher Germany Diana Ordonez German Cancer Research Center DKFZ Germany Ioannis Panetas FlowJo Informatics BD Germany Remote speaker Gerald Pfister EMBL Rome Italy Beata Ramasz EMBL Heidelberg Germany Steffen Schmitt German Cancer Research Center DKFZ Germany Daniel Vocelle St Jude Children s Research Hospital USA Virtual speaker Scientific organisers Alex Cabrera Nu ez EMBL Heidelberg Germany Daniel Gimenes EMBL Heidelberg Germany Diana Ordonez German Cancer Research Center DKFZ Germany Steffen Schmitt German Cancer Research Center DKFZ Germany Course organisers Swetlana Krez Training Lab Technician EMBL Heidelberg Germany Nathalie Sneider Course and Conference Manager EMBL Heidelberg Germany Michelle Steinhauer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBLCytometry and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings protocol reading and computational exercises with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q A and the programme is subject to change Day 1 Monday 10 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 40Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel09 00 09 30Welcome Introduction and Safety briefingATC Flex Lab09 30 10 45Participants flash talksATC Flex Lab10 45 11 15Coffee BreakATC Flex Lab11 15 12 00Lecture Fluidics and opticsGelo dela Cruz University of Copenhagen DenmarkATC Flex Lab12 00 12 45Lecture Fluorescence and PMTs detectorsJochen Barths ProSort France ATC Flex Lab12 45 13 45LunchEMBL Canteen13 45 14 30Lecture Data generation and data displayGelo dela Cruz University of Copenhagen DenmarkATC Flex Lab14 30 16 00Practical Session Instrument Overview and Assessing performanceTraining Lab B16 00 16 30Coffee BreakATC Flex Lab16 30 17 30Lecture Sample PreparationAlex Cabrera Nu ez EMBL Heidelberg GermanyATC Flex Lab17 30 18 30Lecture The Essentials of gating FMO and gating controlsBeata Ramasz EMBL Heidelberg Germany18 30 19 30DinnerEMBL Canteen19 30Departure to HotelATC Entrance Day 2 Tuesday 11 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 40 Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance09 00 10 00Lecture Fluorescence spillover and compensationGerald Pfister EMBL Rome ItalyATC Flex Lab10 00 10 30Coffee BreakATC Flex Lab10 30 11 15Lecture Experimental design for multi color flowDiana Ordonez German Cancer Research Center GermanyATC Flex Lab11 15 12 30Workshop Panel DesignDiana Ordonez German Cancer Research Center GermanyMichael Bonadonna EMBL Heidelberg GermanyATC Flex Lab12 30 13 30LunchEMBL Canteen13 30 15 30Practical Multi color staining Group 1 Practical Data analysis with FlowJo Group 2 Group 1 Training Lab BGroup 2 Computer Training Lab15 30 16 00Coffee Break ATC Flex Lab16 00 18 00Practical Data analysis with FlowJo Group 1 Practical Multi color staining Group 2 Group 1 Computer Training LabGroup 2 Training Lab B18 30 19 30Social activity and dinnerEMBL Canteen19 030Departure to hotel Day 3 Wednesday 12 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 40 Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance09 00 09 30Q A sessionATC Flex Lab09 30 10 30Lecture Spectral Flow CytometryJes s Gil Pulido Cytek Biosciences GermanyATC Flex Lab10 30 11 00Coffee breakATC Flex Lab11 00 12 00Lecture Cell Cycle AnalysisDiana Ordonez German Cancer Research Center GermanyATC Flex Lab12 00 13 00LunchEMBL Canteen13 00 15 00Practical Cell cycle samples Group 1 Practical Data analysis with FlowJo session 2 Group 2 Group 1 Training Lab BGroup 2 Computer Training Lab15 00 15 30Coffee breakATC Flex Lab15 30 17 30Practical Data analysis with FlowJo session 2 Group 1 Practical Cell cycle samples Group 2 Group 1 Computer Training LabGroup 2 Training Lab B17 30 18 30DinnerEMBL Canteen18 30Departure to hotel and free evening Day 4 Thursday 13 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 40Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance09 00 10 00Lecture Assessing Cell DeathSteffen Schmitt German Cancer Research Center GermanyATC Flex Lab10 00 10 30Coffee BreakATC Flex Lab10 30 12 30Practical Measuring apoptosisComputer Training Lab12 30 13 30Lunch13 30 15 30Practical demonstration Imaging Flow Cytometry with CytpixSophie Kalmbach Thermo Fisher GermanyTraining Lab B15 30 16 00Coffee breakATC Flex Lab16 00 17 30Practical 9 Image data analysis What s behind the dots Sara Garcia Garcia Amsterdam UMC The NetherlandsTraining Lab B 17 30 18 30Lecture Imaging Flow CytometryDaniel Vocelle St Jude Children s Research Hospital United States virtual talk ATC Flex Lab18 30 19 00Departure to restaurantATC Entrance19 00 22 00Social Activity and DinnerDowntown Day 5 Friday 14 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 40Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance09 00 10 00Lecture Flow Cytometry Data Analysis and StatisticsSteffen Schmitt German Cancer Research Center GermanyATC Flex Lab10 00 10 30Coffee BreakATC Flex Lab10 30 11 30Lecture High dimensional data analysis with FlowJoIoannis Panetas BD Germany Virtual talk Training Lab A B11 30 12 30Lecture Publishing your flow cytometry dataMarcus Eich HI STEM The Heidelberg Institute for Stem Cell Technology and Experimental Medicine Germany12 30 13 30Lunch13 30 14 00Feedback and GoodbyeATC Flex Lab14 00Departure to Heidelberg Train StationATC Entrance Practical information Registration fees and motivation letter The course is limited to 16 participants For selection purposes please note that your application will not be considered without a letter of motivation Registration Registration fees include admission course materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Academia 715PhD Student 715Industry 1100 A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Motivation letter submission After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course from outside Europe up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Practical Course up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Practical Course Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Practical Courses The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grants There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers trainers and organisers when attending a course Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant Applies to selected courses only Availability will be indicated during the abstract or motivation letter submission process This grant covers costs related to your attendance to the course registration travel and accommodation costs The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant depends on when you received your university entrance qualification e g Abitur A Levels High School Diploma Final State Examination for PhD and MD students as well as graduates the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course for postdocs the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course Application If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application For some events applications for Childcare Grants will still be done by email Information about the grant will be sent out shortly after the abstract motivation letter deadline Please contact the event Conference Officer if you have any questions Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers during the participant selection process for courses Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Further details Check out this list of external funding opportunities For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Hotel Accommodation is not included in the registration fee Participants are expected to book and pay for their own accommodation Single rooms have been reserved for 5 nights from Sunday 9 November to Friday 14 November at the ISG Hotel Single rooms are limited and will be available on a first come first served basis After the selection process selected participants should contact the hotel directly to make a booking with a booking code code of your course CYT25 01 by the deadline of Thursday 9 October 2025 We recommend that all course participants stay at the dedicated hotel for the course Travel information For travel information please see here EMBL Events collaborates with Deutsche Bahn to offer discounted train travel within Germany To take advantage of this offer please contact us at events embl de and we will share the discount link with you Please note that you may need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket and or during your travel Local transport Shuttle buses will go from the ISG Hotel to EMBL and back mornings and evenings A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting Further details Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the laboratories Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL Merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus Log in using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Map to walk from ISG Hotel to EMBL Technical requirements and event software Additional software The EMBL eCampus learning platform will be used to collaborate communicate and network with all of the course participants All participants will receive information on how to join shortly before the course We recommend using Chrome Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers for eCampus Zoom will be used for the live talks and Q A sessions More information will be provided closer to the start of the course Other information While using the software during the course please make sure you have nothing else using your bandwidth We recommend using a wired connection Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs and terms and conditions on our Information for Participants page Sponsors Event Partner Event Sponsor Sponsorship opportunities If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent 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OverviewSpeakers and trainersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Course overview Flow cytometry is a highly effective method for analysing individual cells that has become widely used in the fields of life sciences and medicine. By utilising flow cytometry, researchers can accurately identify and measure specific cell populations within complex mixtures, as well as assess cell cycle progression, proliferation status, and expression of fluorescent markers. Our course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles of flow cytometry, while also emphasising practical considerations related to the most frequently used assays. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on training, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively design, execute, and interpret flow cytometry experiments. Audience...

11 November - 14 November 2025

Cancer genomics

Kathleen Burns, Isidro Cortés-Ciriano, Mariam Jamal-Hanjani, Young Seok Ju

Description OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical informationSponsors SupportersMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Conference overview This conference will provide an opportunity to learn about and keep up to date with the progressing area of cancer genomics It will cover presentations from cancer genome projects the areas of cancer functional genomics systems biology cancer immunogenomics and epigenomics and the translation and clinical impact of scientific results The meeting will bring together leading scientists and academic clinicians from across these areas for a unique opportunity to interact and stimulate further integration of these efforts Topics AI and machine learning in cancer genomics Clonal evolution and tumorigenesis Early detection and molecular stratification Structural variation and mutational signatures Cancer microenvironment and immunogenomics Genomics underpinnings of cancer disparities What past participants say about the conference The EMBL Cancer genomics conference was an exceptional experience perfectlysynthesizing scientific and technical innovation guided by leading scientists and researchers in the field It provided a great opportunity to learn and network with experts in cancer genomics Rama Alghamdi King AbdulAziz University Saudi Arabia The EMBL cancer genomics conference was my first conference in my PhD career I was very surprised at how good the topic was covered and how exciting all talks were with no exception It was one of the most educational experiences I have ever had and I return home with a lot more knowledge contacts and good ideas Erika Zuljan Charit Germany One of the best conferences I ve ever attended Insightful talks excellent organization great opportunity for networking Katarina Andini University Medical Centre Groningen The Netherlands Speakers Keynote speakers Paul Mischel Stanford University USA Clare Turnbull Institute of Cancer Research UK Speakers Ludmil Alexandrov University of California San Diego USA Elsa Bernard Institut Gustave Roussy France Jamie Blundell Cambridge Early Cancer Institute UK Nyasha Chambwe Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research USA Teresa Davoli New York University School of Medicine USA Katherine Janeway Dana Farber Cancer Institute USA Jens Lagergren SciLifeLab Sweden Francisco Mart nez Jim nez Vall d Hebron Institute of Oncology Spain Hidewaki Nakagawa RIKEN Japan Jyoti Nangalia Wellcome Sanger Institute UK Eduard Porta Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute Spain Jong Eun Park Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology KAIST Republic of Korea Laura Wood John Hopkins University USA Cheng Zhong Zhang Harvard Medical School USA Scientific organisers Kathleen Burns Harvard Medical School USA Isidro Cort s Ciriano EMBL EBI UK Mariam Jamal Hanjani UCL Cancer Institute UK Young Seok Ju Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology KAIST Republic of Korea Conference organisers Chris Stocks EMBL Heidelberg Germany Programme Are you on social media Post using EMBLCanGen and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Tuesday 11 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker12 00 13 30Registration and light lunch13 30 13 45Opening remarks13 45 14 45Keynote lecturePaul Mischel Stanford USA14 45 18 15Session 1 AI and machine learning in cancer genomics14 45 15 15Talk title tbaEduard Porta Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute Spain15 15 15 30Selected short talk 115 30 15 45Selected short talk 215 45 16 15Coffee Break and Meet the speakers16 15 16 45Talk title tbaJens Lagergren SciLifeLab Sweden16 45 17 00Selected short talk 317 00 17 15Selected short talk 417 15 18 15Poster sneak peek18 15 19 45Dinner in Canteen19 45 21 15After dinner drinks and social Day 2 Wednesday 12 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker08 30 09 00Arrival and refreshments09 00 12 00Session 2 Clonal evolution and tumorigenesis09 00 09 30Talk title tbaElsa Bernard Gustave Roussy France09 30 09 45Selected short talk 509 45 10 00Selected short talk 610 00 10 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 30 11 00Speaker to be announced11 00 11 15Selected short talk 711 15 11 45Talk title tbaJyoti Nangalia Wellcome Sanger Institute UK11 45 12 00Selected short talk 812 00 13 30Lunch and meet the editors13 30 16 30Session 3 Early detection and molecular stratification13 30 14 00Talk title tbaJamie Blundell Cambridge Early Cancer Institute UK14 00 14 15Selected short talk 914 15 14 30Selected short talk 1014 30 15 00Coffee Break and Meet the speakers15 00 15 30Talk title tbaLaura Wood John Hopkins University USA virtual talk 15 30 15 45Selected short talk 1115 45 16 00Selected short talk 1216 00 16 30Flash talk session 116 30 18 00Poster Session 1 odd numbers 18 00 19 30Dinner in EMBL Canteen19 30 21 00After dinner drinks Day 3 Thursday 13 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker08 30 09 00Arrival and refreshments09 00 12 00Session 4 Structural variation and mutational signatures09 00 09 30Complex rearrangements and segmental copy number gains from chromosome breakage replication fusionCheng Zhong Zhang Harvard USA09 30 09 45Selected short talk 1309 45 10 00Selected short talk 1410 00 10 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 30 11 00Talk title tbaLudmil Alexandrov University of California San Diego USA11 00 11 15Selected short talk 1511 15 11 45Talk title tbaTeresa Davoli NYU School of Medicine USA11 45 12 00Selected short talk 1612 00 13 30Lunch 13 30 16 30Session 5 Cancer microenvironment and immunogenomics13 30 14 00Speaker to be announced14 00 14 15Selected short talk 1714 15 14 30Selected short talk 1814 30 15 00Coffee Break and Meet the speakers15 00 15 30Talk title tbaHidewaki Nakagawa RIKEN Japan15 30 15 45Selected short talk 1915 45 16 15Talk title tbaKaty Janeway Dana Farber Cancer Institute USA16 15 16 30Selected short talk 2016 30 17 00Flash talk session 217 00 18 30Poster Session 2 even numbers 18 30 20 30Conference dinner in the canteen20 30 00 00Party Day 4 Friday 14 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker08 30 09 00Arrival and refreshments09 00 13 00Session 6 Genomics underpinnings of cancer disparities09 00 09 30Talk title tbaJong Eun Park KAIST South Korea09 30 09 45Selected short talk 2109 45 10 15Talk title tbaNyasha Chambwe Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research USA10 15 10 45Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 45 11 45Keynote lectureCancer Susceptibility Genomics a Public Health PerspectiveClare Turnbull Institute of Cancer Research UK11 45 12 00Selected short talk 2212 00 12 30Immunogenomic traits of metastatic tumors Francisco Mart nez Jim nez VHIO Spain12 30 12 45Selected short talk 2312 45 13 00Closing remarks and poster prize announcements13 00Packed lunch and departure Practical information Registration fees and abstract submission On site registration fees include admission conference materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Virtual registration fees include access to all of the talks livestreamed and on demand and facility to submit questions On site Academia 800On site PhD Student 700On site Industry 1000On site Journal Editor 300Virtual Academia 225Virtual PhD Student 175Virtual Industry 275 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Chris Stocks for more information Please note that we do not offer complimentary registrations for editors of scientific journals Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis Your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate virtually On site participants Types of payments accepted are international bank transfers and credit card payments Virtual participants We are only able to accept card payments In exceptional cases we can accept bank transfers Please contact events embl de for details Abstract submission Only participants registering to attend the on site event are eligible to submit an abstract Abstracts will not be accepted from virtual participants After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly after registering The same login credentials are used for both processes Please note Abstract body The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised Title The title should not exceed 20 words Only the first word of the title should start with a capital letter and the rest should be lowercase Authors and affiliations Please fill in the author s details as requested in the online form The compulsory fields are First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and Email Kindly mark only one author in the role of First Author and please don t forget to indicate who will be the Presenter Please enter your co authors correctly via the system by adding accounts together with their organisation institute Do not copy paste them into the body of the abstract text as they will not be indexed in the abstract book Presentation types When submitting your abstract you can apply for an oral or poster presentation A selection process will take place with the results announced 2 3 weeks after the abstract submission deadline For detailed instructions on how to submit a conference abstract follow the instructions provided in this video Please check our FAQs pages for further information on how to submit an abstract Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course or conference Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel to an on site event airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from outside Europe up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Workshop up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Workshop up to 700 for any participant working in Croatia Czech Republic Estonia Greece Hungary Italy Lithuania Luxembourg Poland Slovenia and Turkey travelling to an EMBO Workshop Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Workshops The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers and organisers when attending a conference Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a baby sitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers In order to apply for this grant you must be registered by the abstract submission deadline There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Application On site participants You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your abstract In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Virtual participants If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of all financial assistance during the abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details View our list of external funding opportunities and information on attending a conference as an event reporter For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Accommodation Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee The hotels below have rooms on hold for participants until 10 October 2025 in some cases at special rates Please email the hotel directly quoting the booking code CAN25 01 to confirm the exact price of the room Hotel AnlageHotel Holl nder Hof Hotel MonptiHotel Bayrischer Hof Hotel ibis HeidelbergPremier Inn Heidelberg City ZentrumB B HotelStaycity Aparthotel HeidelbergThe Heidelberg Exzellenz HotelLeonardo Hotel Heidelberg City CentreHilton HeidelbergMeininger HeidelbergHotel Vier Jahreszeiten Heidelberg As further changes in our events are possible you should book flights trains and hotels with flexible options and favourable cancellation conditions Travel information For travel information please see here If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Conference shuttle buses Conference shuttle buses are free of charge for participants and depart from designated bus stops near the hotels to EMBL and back mornings and evenings View Conference shuttle bus stops and hotels in a larger map Please note that not every bus stop will be used for every event The bus stops for this conference will be announced closer to the conference Further details Address EMBL Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page Onsite information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Charging lockers There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the conference shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Useful German expressions HelloHalloGoodbyeAuf Wiedersehen formal Tsch ss informal Good morningGuten MorgenGood afternoonGuten TagGood eveningGuten AbendGood nightGute NachtI m sorryEs tut mir leidExcuse me Entschuldigen Sie How are you Wie gehts I m fine thanks And you Mir geht es gut danke Und dir Ihnen What is your nameWie hei en Sie formal Wie hei t du informal My name is Ich hei e Do you speak English Sprechen Sie Englisch I don t understandIch verstehe nichtPlease speak more slowlyK nnen Sie bitte langsamer sprechenThank youDankesch nWhere is the toilet Wo ist die Toilette Please call me a taxiBitte rufen Sie mir ein TaxiHow do I get to Wie komme ich zum zur A beer two beers pleaseEin Bier zwei Bier bitteA glass of red white wine pleaseEin Glas Rot Wei wein bitteThe menu pleaseDie Speisekarte bitteIs there a local speciality Gibt es eine Spezialit t aus dieser Gegend I m vegetarianIch bin VegetarierIt was deliciousEs war hervorragendThe bill pleaseDie Rechnung bitteI have a headacheIch habe KopfschmerzenI have a sore throatIch habe HalsschmerzenMy stomach hurtsIch habe MagenschmerzenI m allergic toIch bin allergisch gegenI need a doctor who speaks English Ich brauche einen Arzt der Englisch spricht Virtual participation What s included Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for 4 weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Facility to submit questions Please note that only on site participants are able to submit abstracts and participate in the poster sessions Event platform We are using an event platform for this conference More information about the platform will be shared ahead of the conference Guidelines Do not broadcast the conference to unregistered participants You are encouraged to tweet and post about the event Tweet unless the speaker specifically says otherwise but be mindful of unpublished data Please do not capture transmit or redistribute data presented at the meeting Additional information can be found in our Code of Conduct Health and well being It is important to stay healthy and move around especially when you are attending an event virtually We have put together a few coffee break stretches and yoga videos in the conference platform for you to enjoy during the event How to ask questions Please use the Q A function in the event platform If you have any other questions you can go to the Help Desk in the event platform Click on more on the top menu and click Help Desk Time zone The programme is planned based on the Europe Berlin time zone unless otherwise stated Please take your time zone into consideration when planning your attendance Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions COVID 19 safety policy and travelling to EMBL on our Information for participants page COVID 19 related questions COVID 19 information for onsite events at EMBL Heidelberg can be found in our COVID 19 FAQs Sponsors Supporters Event supporter Bronze sponsors Event sponsorBeckman Coulter Life Sciences MedChemExpress Mission Bio New England Biolabs Media partners Cancer Drug Resistance an OAE Publishing Inc journal ChemBioChem a Wiley journal Current Research in Structural Biology an Elsevier journal International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Medinformatics a Bon View Publishing journal Molecular Medicine an EMBO Press journal Molecular Oncology a FEBS Press journal Open Biology a Royal Society journal PLOS Biology a PLOS journal Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information on sponsoring possibilities If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1350 Social 1600 900 PPT Slide 16 9 Leaderboard 728 90... OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical informationSponsors & SupportersMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Conference overview This conference will provide an opportunity to learn about and keep up to date with the progressing area of cancer genomics. It will cover presentations from cancer genome projects, the areas of cancer functional genomics, systems biology, cancer immunogenomics and epigenomics, and the translation and clinical impact of scientific results. The meeting will bring together leading scientists and academic clinicians from across these areas for a unique opportunity to interact and stimulate further integration of these efforts. Topics AI and machine learning in cancer genomics Clonal evolution and tumorigenesis Early detection and molecular stratification Structural variation and mutational...

12 November 2025

Pangenome annotations and resources in Ensembl

Description Ensembl provides pangenome annotations for many eukaryotic species including human model organisms livestock and crop plants In this talk we will detail the annotation process we have developed for pangenomes including the strengths limitations and future directions We will also highlight some of the resources available in Ensembl around pangenomes and how to access them... Ensembl provides pangenome annotations for many eukaryotic species, including human, model organisms, livestock and crop plants. In this talk, we will detail the annotation process we have developed for pangenomes, including the strengths, limitations and future directions. We will also highlight some of the resources available in Ensembl around pangenomes and how to access them. 

13 November 2025

Chemicals in a biological context: metabolites, drugs, and beyond

Juanita Riveros

Description Small molecules or chemicals play a crucial role in biological systems acting as precursors to macromolecules cells and tissues Beyond this they are involved in cell signalling regulation energy consumption and production and can be used therapeutically to treat diseases Metabolites a subset of small molecules are the chemical intermediates and or end products of metabolic processes To understand the role of chemicals in a biological context we can study how they bind to and impact the function of their macromolecular targets such as DNA RNA and protein We can also assess their broader functional impact on cells tissues blood and other biofluids This six hour virtual workshop offers hands on experience with EMBL EBI tools and resources to explore the biological effects of small molecules Using a case study we will guide participants through workflows to investigate drug interactions with a protein target as well as assess the downstream effects within a biological system We will use ChEMBL to identify small molecule drugs and experimental data on their impact on targets PDBe to evaluate target binding details and MetaboLights to investigate the small molecule s impact on biological systems Virtual courseThis course will take place on Zoom Trainers will be available to assist during practical sessions answer questions and provide further explanations during the Zoom To join the course you will need to create an EMBL EBI Training website account... Small molecules (or chemicals) play a crucial role in biological systems, acting as precursors to macromolecules, cells, and tissues. Beyond this, they are involved in cell signalling, regulation, energy consumption and production, and can be used therapeutically to treat diseases. Metabolites, a subset of small molecules, are the chemical intermediates and/or end products of metabolic processes.To understand the role of chemicals in a biological context, we can study how they bind to and impact the function of their macromolecular targets, such as DNA, RNA, and protein. We can also assess their broader functional impact on cells, tissues, blood, and other biofluids.This six-hour virtual workshop offers hands-on experience with EMBL-EBI tools and resources to explore the biological effects of small molecules. Using a case study, we will guide participants through workflows to...

17 November - 21 November 2025

Genome bioinformatics: from short- to long-read sequencing

Anca Belu

Description A guide to the technology analysis workflows tools and resources for next generation sequencing data analysis This course will provide insights and training into how biological knowledge can be derived from genomics experiments and explain different approaches in analysing such data The main focus will be on introducing sequence informatics re sequencing differences between short and long read sequencing and variant calling during the analysis of higher eukaryotes with an emphasis on human genetic research Throughout the week more advanced topics will introduce genome graphs pangenomics the creation of pipelines automation and the scaling up of analysis experiments Practical sessions will be run on datasets prepared by the trainers not on personal research data Participants will learn how to process these training datasets and to apply appropriate statistical methods in their analyses They will also learn the basics to create their own pipelines and use pipelines openly available... A guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next generation sequencing data analysis.This course will provide insights and training into how biological knowledge can be derived from genomics experiments and explain different approaches in analysing such data. The main focus will be on introducing sequence informatics, re-sequencing, differences between short- and long-read sequencing, and variant calling during the analysis of higher-eukaryotes, with an emphasis on human genetic research. Throughout the week, more advanced topics will introduce genome graphs, pangenomics, the creation of pipelines, automation, and the scaling-up of analysis experiments.Practical sessions will be run on datasets prepared by the trainers, not on personal research data. Participants will learn how to process these training datasets and to apply appropriate statistical methods in...

17 November - 21 November 2025

Solution scattering from biological macromolecules

Clement Blanchet, Melissa Gräwert, Tobias Gräwert, Annette Langkilde

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary virtual programme 6 10 October 2025 Preliminary on site programme 17 21 November 2025 Practical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Applications only available for the virtual module Course overview This course consists of two parts a virtual module and an on site module The series of online lectures will take place from 6 10 October 2025 In addition to this a small number of selected students that have completed the virtual module will be offered to take part in the practical component of this course that will take place in Hamburg from 17 21 November 2025 For the other students we will offer the possibility to collect data remotely We encourage advanced PhD students postdocs and junior researchers to apply The virtual module lectures will cover the basics of SAXS SANS instrumentation data collection modelling techniques and complementary use with other methods A self paced practical tutorial accompanied with a SASQUEST challenge will be provided and all students are encourage to participate in these exercises The material will cover basic and advanced SAXS data processing steps In the on site module there will be 2 tracks offered focusing on different aspects of SAXS data collection Applicants will be able to select a preferred track during motivation letter submission Students that are not taking part in the on site module will be able to sign up for small online discussion groups These discussion groups will be led by one of the course speakers tutors and you will be given the chance to discuss your own data SAXS experiments with your peers Audience The course is aimed at young biochemists biophysicists and researchers active in related structural methods with little or no experience in solution scattering The virtual module is aimed at early career scientists interested in expanding their knowledge in SAXS On site track 1 X ray beamline operation is aimed at advanced pre docs early stage postdocs interested in working with synchrotron radiation and technical aspects of scattering experiments During the practical you will learn different steps for commissioning and calibrating a beamline how to streamline workflows and what to consider for data collection and management On site track 2 sample preparation and optimization for SAXS is aimed at pre doctoral and postdoctoral fellows with a background and or an interest in biochemistry In this track we will be looking at best practices in sample preparation and data collection as well as various tools for data quality assessment Students are encouraged to bring their own samples Modules resources SAXS data collection Data processing Basic analysis Novel SAXS data analysis methods Integrative structural biology Reporting and quality assessment Learning outcomes During the virtual module of the course we will take a look at all essential steps of SAXS data analysis from applying for beamtime collecting processing and analysing SAXS data as well as proper reporting and quality assessment At the on site module deeper insights into beamline operation or optimization of measurements can be gained What past participants say about the course Participating in the EMBL course on Solution Scattering from Biological Macromolecules was a delightful experience with its intimate setting enabling personalized discussions and the well organized workshop offering ample opportunities for in depth conversations and data analysis support Meeting the BioSAXS group was a particular highlight as their expertise and approachability made the entire experience both educational and enjoyable Jaka Snoj Department of Synthetic Biology and Immunology National Institute of Chemistry Ljubljana Slovenia At the EMBL course a distinguished team of experts and beamline scientists provides an invaluable toolbox for SAXS data analysis From Ab initio to Hybrid models this comprehensive course offers a unique opportunity for both newcomers to scattering and individuals like myself who have recently ventured into the study of biomacromolecules through scattering techniques Davide Schirone Malm University Sweden Speakers Speakers trainers and staff Clement Blanchet EMBL Hamburg Germany Cedrick Dicko Lund University Sweden Maria Garcia EMBL Hamburg Germany Richard Gillilan Cornell University USA Melissa Gr wert EMBL Hamburg Germany Tobias Gr wert BIOSAXS Germany Ute Hellmich Friedrich Schiller University Jena Germany Cy Jeffries EMBL Hamburg Germany Thomas Kierspel DESY CSSB Germany Al Kikhney Xenocs Germany Nigel Kirby Australian Synchrotron Australia Bastian Kolb University of Mainz Germany Annette Langkilde University of Copenhagen Denmark Andreas Larsen University of Copenhagen Denmark Anne Martel Institut Laue Langevin France Ludmila Mee ISIS Neutron and Muon Source UK Dima Molodenskiy EMBL Hamburg Germany Carolin Seuring CSSB Germany Jaka Snoj National Institute of Chemistry Slovenia Dmytro Soloviov EMBL Hamburg Germany Aleksi Sutinen EMBL Hamburg Germany Dmitri Svergun BIOSAXS Germany Timur Tropin EMBL Hamburg Germany Susan Tsutakawa Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory USA Charlotte Uetrecht CSSB Germany Andrew Whitten ANSTO Australia Christoph Wiedemann Friedrich Schiller University Jena Germany Scientific organisers Clement Blanchet EMBL Hamburg Germany Melissa Gr wert EMBL Hamburg Germany Annette Langkilde University of Copenhagen Denmark Course organisers Luana Ribeiro Course and Conference Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary virtual programme 6 10 October 2025 Are you on social media Post using EMBLSolutionScattering and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings and protocol reading with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 0 Wednesday 1 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker14 00Onboarding Day 1 Monday 6 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker14 00 14 15Welcome and introduction to the courseMelissa Gr wert EMBL Hamburg GermanyClement Blanchet EMBL Hamburg GermanyAnnette Langkilde University of Copenhagen Denmark14 15 15 30Lecture Introduction to SAXSRichard Gillian Cornell University USA15 30 16 15Lecture Introduction to SANSAnne Martel Institut Laue Langevin France16 15 16 45Break16 45 17 30Demonstration Planning the SAXS experimentMelissa Gr wert EMBL Hamburg Germany Day 2 Tuesday 7 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker14 00 14 05Overview of the day14 05 14 50Lecture SAXS InstrumentationNigel Kirby Australian Synchrotron Australia15 00 15 40Demonstration SAXS measurement at P12Clement Blanchet EMBL Hamburg Germany15 40 15 55Break15 55 16 35Demonstration SAXS measurements with lab sourceCedrick Dicko Lund University Sweden16 35 17 20Practical Session Basic data analysisAl Kikhney Xenocs Germany17 20 17 30Introduction SAS QUEST Self Study Tutorial Melissa Gr wert EMBL Hamburg GermanyOngoingNetworking session visit SAS Market Place Day 3 Wednesday 8 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker11 30 13 30Optional Session Softmater SamplesPrinciples Pitfalls and PossibilitiesTimur Tropin EMBL Hamburg GermanyData analysis for soft matterAndreas Larsen University of Copenhagen DenmarkSAXS NanoparticlesTo be confirmed13 30 14 00Break14 00 14 05Overview of the day14 05 15 00Lecture Modelling with ATSASDmitri Svergun BIOSAXS Germany15 00 17 00Lecture 7 Practical aspects of hybrid modellingCy Jeffries EMBL Hamburg Germany17 00 17 10Break17 10 18 00Optional Discuss your Data Break Out sessions Day 4 Thursday 9 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker14 00 14 05Overview of the day14 05 15 05Short Presentations Challenging samples and complementary methods15 05 15 45Panel Discussion Practical Approaches to SAXS Experiments15 45 16 00Break16 00 17 00Short Presentations SAXS across time and length scales17 00 17 30Panel Discussion Beyond Standard Measurements Day 5 Friday 10 October 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker11 00 11 45Lecture Standards and Publications GuidelinesAndrew Whitten ANSTO Australia11 45 13 00Update SAS Quest software demonstration 13 00 14 00Break14 00 14 05Overview of the last session14 05 14 25Lecture New Developments Cryo EMCarolin Seuring CSSB Hamburg Germany14 25 14 45Lecture Cryo EM maps SAXSTo be confirmed14 45 15 25Lecture New Developments in AI Predicted ModellingTo be confirmed15 25 15 50Break15 50 16 10Lecture SAXS and Computer Predicted ModelsSusan Tsutakawa Berkeley National Lab USA16 10 16 50Panel Discussion Future of Scattering Course Wrap up Preliminary on site programme 17 21 November 2025 Are you on social media Post using EMBLSolutionScattering and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings and protocol reading with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q A and the programme is subject to change For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Monday 17 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker10 00 11 30Welcome and introduction to the course11 30 12 45Facility Tour12 45 14 00Lunch14 00 16 30Practical Unit 116 30 17 00Coffee Break17 00 18 30Networking Participants Presentations18 30 19 00Free Time18 30 20 30Dinner Day 2 Tuesday 18 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 09 30Morning Coffee09 30 12 00Practical Unit 212 00 13 00Special lecture s 13 00 14 00Lunch14 00 15 00Practical Unit 315 00 15 30Track Exchange15 30 16 00Coffee Break16 00 17 30Practical Unit 4 Data Collection17 30 18 30Free Time18 30 21 00DinnerOvernightOptional Data collection automation Day 3 Wednesday 19 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 09 30Morning Coffee09 30 11 30Data processing11 30 12 30Special lecture s 12 30 13 30Lunch13 30 14 00Departure excursion14 00 20 00Excursion Dinner20 00 23 00Free time Christmas market Day 4 Thursday 20 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 09 30Morning Coffee09 30 12 00Practical Unit 5 Data Collection12 00 13 00Special lecture s 13 00 14 00Lunch14 00 16 30Data processing16 30 17 30Coffee Meet Greet special Guests17 30 18 15Panel discussion Special Guests18 15 18 45Free Time18 45 20 45Course Dinner with GuestsOvernightOptional Data collection automation Day 5 Friday 21 November 2025 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 09 30Morning Coffee09 30 10 45Data processing summary10 45 11 45Flash presentations Course results11 45 12 00Course wrap up12 00 13 00Lunch Departure13 00 14 00Optional EMBL HH lectureOngoingFeedback from trainer related to homework Practical information Registration fees and motivation letter The number of participants will be limited to 60 virtual participants and 10 participants for the on site module When applying for this course you will have the possibility to apply for only the virtual module or for both virtual and on site modules Please note that only students that have completed the virtual module will be taken into consideration in the selection for an on site module Registration Registration fees for the virtual module include access to online lectures and other course materials Academia 120PhD Student 75Industry 150 Registration fees for the on site module include accommodation in single rooms at the DESY guesthouse all meals throughout the duration of the course and course materials Travel expenses are NOT covered with the registration fee Academia 600PhD Student 550Industry 1000 Please note that students selected for the on site module will have their virtual module registration fee waived and will only have to pay the on site registration fee A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Motivation letter submission After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For more detailed information follow the instructions provided in our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Limited financial assistance in the form of both registration fee waivers for virtual module and travel grants for the on site module is available for this course You will be able to apply for the financial assistance during the motivation letter submission process Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course or conference Travel grant Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Application You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your motivation letter for courses and abstract for conferences In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of all financial assistance during the motivation letter or abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection is based on your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details View our list of external funding opportunities and information on attending a conference as an event reporter For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and transport Reservations for single room accommodation at the DESY hostel have been made Note accommodation is included in the registration fee The guest house is within a few minutes walk from the EMBL laboratories and P12 beamline Further information Address EMBL Hamburg Notkestra e 85 Buliding 48e 22607 Hamburg GermanyFrom Hamburg airport take line S1 to Othmarschen 18 stops 45 min change to bus number 1 towards Rissen or Schenefelder Holt to Zum H nengrab DESY 5 stops 10 min From Hamburg Altona train station take bus number 1 to Zum H nengrab DESY 15 stops 25 min Ticket costs Public Transport ca 3 60 and a taxi will be around 45 Technical requirements and event software Event software The EMBL eCampus learning platform will be used to collaborate communicate and network with all of the course participants All participants will receive information on how to join shortly before the course We recommend using Chrome Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers for eCampus At the mandatory on boarding session on Wednesday 1 October the functionalities of the platform and course content will be further explained Technical requirements Information will be provided for installation of the newest ATSAS package in advance This will be needed to accomplish the SAXS Quest that will 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OverviewSpeakersPreliminary virtual programme (6 – 10 October 2025)Preliminary on-site programme (17 – 21 November 2025)Practical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Applications only available for the virtual module Course overview This course consists of two parts: a virtual module and an on-site module. The series of online lectures will take place from 6 – 10 October 2025. In addition to this, a small number of selected students that have completed the virtual module will be offered to take part in the practical component of this course that will take place in Hamburg from 17 – 21 November 2025. For the other students we will offer the possibility to collect data remotely. We encourage advanced PhD students, postdocs and junior researchers to apply. The virtual module lectures will cover the basics of SAXS/SANS, instrumentation, data collection, modelling...

18 November - 21 November 2025

Cell biology of the nucleus

Simone Koehler, Patrick Lusk, Thomas Quail, Sara Wickström

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationEMBO trainingSponsorsMedia KitAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Conference overview The nucleus houses the genome and plays a central role in all cellular processes Over the last decade advances in modern genomics have provided important insight into 3D genome organisation but the underlying cell biology of the nucleus is often not considered The nucleus is not just a passive scaffold for the genome it is a highly dynamic organelle with a suite of unique mechanisms that help control its biochemical compartmentalization its integration into both intra and extracellular mechanical networks and its response to pathological and environmental insults The goal of this conference is to showcase the cell biological mechanisms that define the nucleus as an organelle To meet this goal we intend to bring together scientists from a range of backgrounds working on different aspects of the nucleus including nuclear architecture nuclear envelope remodeling nuclear transport nuclear mechanics molecular machines nuclear divisions evolution and biophysics of the nucleus Session Topics Evolution of the nucleus Biophysics of the nucleus Dynamic nuclear architecture Mechanics of the nucleus Nuclear signaling and communication Nuclear envelope and nuclear transport Cell division and the nucleus Nuclear pathomechanisms Speakers Speakers Martin Beck Max Planck Institute of Biophysics Germany Abby Buchwalter University of California San Francisco UCSF USA Gautam Dey EMBL Heidelberg Germany Daniel Gerlich Institute of Molecular Biotechnology IMBA Austria Antonio Giraldez Yale University USA Yasushi Hiraoka Osaka University Japan Alwin K hler Max Perutz Laboratories Austria Ulrike Kutay ETH Z rich Switzerland Kate Miroshnikova Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine Germany Simone Reber Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology Germany Michael Rout Rockefeller University USA Verena Ruprecht Centre for Genomic Regulation CRG Spain El in nal University of California Berkeley USA Alexander von Appen Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Germany Scientific organisers Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg Germany Patrick Lusk Yale School of Medicine USA Thomas Quail EMBL Heidelberg Germany Sara Wickstr m MPI M nster Germany Conference organisers Karo Wolkersdorfer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EESNucleus and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Tuesday 18 November 2025 TimeDescription12 00 13 30Registration and light refreshments13 30 13 45Opening remarks13 45 18 00Session 1 Dynamic Nuclear ArchitectureChair Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg Germany13 45 14 05LBR and LAP2 mediate heterochromatin tethering to the nuclear periphery to preserve genome homeostasisUlrike Kutay ETH Switzerland14 05 14 25Selected talk 114 25 14 45Selected talk 214 45 15 05Selected talk 315 05 15 35Coffee Break and Meet the speakers15 35 15 55Talk title tbaAntonio Giraldez Yale USA15 55 16 15Selected talk 416 15 16 35Selected talk 516 35 16 55Selected talk 616 55 18 00Poster sneak peek with drinks18 00 19 30Dinner in Canteen19 30 21 00Evening social activity Day 2 Wednesday 19 November 2025 TimeDescription09 00 11 50Session 2 Nuclear Envelope and Nuclear TransportChair Patrick Lusk Yale USA09 00 09 20Structural and Functional Mapping of the Nuclear Pore ComplexMichael Rout Rockefeller University USA09 20 09 40Selected talk 709 40 10 00Selected talk 810 00 10 20How biomolecular condensates regulate genome compartmentalizationAlwin K hler Max Perutz Labs Austria10 20 10 50Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 50 11 10Selected talk 911 10 11 30Exploring the dual roles of the nuclear periphery in enhancing heterochromatin mediated repression and sustaining nuclear integrityAbby Buchwalter UCSF USA11 30 11 50Selected talk 1011 50 12 10Selected talk 1112 10 13 40Lunch13 40 14 40Session 3 Evolution of the NucleusChair tbd13 40 14 00Evolutionary plasticity in nuclear remodelling through the cell cycleGautam Dey EMBL Heidelberg Germany14 00 14 20Selected talk 1214 20 14 40Selected talk 1314 40 15 10Coffee Break and Meet the speakers15 10 16 10Session 4 Nuclear PathomechanismsChair tbd15 10 15 30Nuclear mechanotransduction in genome integrity cell fate regulationKate Miroshnikova NIH USA15 30 15 50Selected talk 1415 50 16 10Selected talk 1516 10 16 40Flash talk session 116 10 18 10Poster Session 1 odd numbers Evening program tba Day 3 Thursday 20 November 2025 TimeDescription09 00 11 50Session 5 Biophysics of the NucleusChair Thomas Quail EMBL Heidelberg Germany09 00 09 20Conserved nucleocytoplasmic density homeostasisSimone Reber Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology Germany09 20 09 40Selected talk 1609 40 10 00Selected talk 1710 00 10 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 30 10 50Mechanisms of ESCRT mediated nuclear membrane assemblyAlexander von Appen Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Germany10 50 11 10Selected talk 1811 10 11 30Selected talk 1911 30 11 50Selected talk 2011 50 13 20Lunch13 20 14 20Session 6 Mechanics of the NucleusChair Sara Wickstr m MPI M nster Germany13 20 13 40Nucleus plasticity and mechano metabolic adaptationsVerena Ruprecht CRG Spain13 40 14 00Selected talk 2114 00 14 20Selected talk 2214 20 14 40Selected talk 2314 40 15 10Coffee Break and Meet the speakers15 10 16 30Session 7 Nuclear Signaling and CommunicationChair tbd15 10 15 30Mechanosensitive nuclear poresMartin Beck Max Planck Institute of Biophysics Germany15 30 15 50Selected talk 2415 50 16 10Selected talk 2516 10 16 30Selected talk 2616 10 16 40Flash talk session 216 40 18 40Poster Session 2 even numbers 18 40 20 30Conference dinner in the canteen20 30 00 00Party Day 4 Friday 21 November 2025 TimeDescription09 00 12 05Session 8 Cell Division and the NucleusChair tbd09 00 09 20Nuclear membrane homeostasis for chromosome stabilityYasushi Hiraoka Osaka University Japan09 20 09 40Selected talk 2709 40 10 00Nuclear rejuvenation during meiosisEl in nal UC Berkeley USA10 00 10 20Selected talk 2810 00 10 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 30 10 50Selected talk 2910 50 11 10Selected talk 3011 10 11 30Centromere organization by electrostatic repulsionDaniel Gerlich IMBA Austria11 30 11 50Selected talk 3111 50 12 05Closing Remarks and Poster Prize Announcements12 05 13 00Packed lunch and departure Practical information Registration fees and abstract submission On site registration fees include admission conference materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Virtual registration fees include access to all of the talks livestreamed and on demand and facility to submit questions On site Academia 725On site PhD Student 625On site Industry 925On site Journal Editor 300Virtual Academia 225Virtual PhD Student 175Virtual Industry 275 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Karo Wolkersdorfer for more information Please note that we do not offer complimentary registrations for editors of scientific journals Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis Your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate virtually On site participants Types of payments accepted are international bank transfers and credit card payments Virtual participants We are only able to accept card payments In exceptional cases we can accept bank transfers Please contact events embl de for details Abstract submission Only participants registering to attend the on site event are eligible to submit an abstract Abstracts will not be accepted from virtual participants After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly after registering The same login credentials are used for both processes Please note Abstract body The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised Title The title should not exceed 20 words Only the first word of the title should start with a capital letter and the rest should be lowercase Authors and affiliations Please fill in the author s details as requested in the online form The compulsory fields are First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and Email Kindly mark only one author in the role of First Author and please don t forget to indicate who will be the Presenter Please enter your co authors correctly via the system by adding accounts together with their organisation institute Do not copy paste them into the body of the abstract text as they will not be indexed in the abstract book Presentation types When submitting your abstract you can apply for an oral or poster presentation A selection process will take place with the results announced 2 3 weeks after the abstract submission deadline For detailed instructions on how to submit a conference abstract follow the instructions provided in this video Please check our FAQs pages for further information on how to submit an abstract Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course or conference Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel to an on site event airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from outside Europe The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers and organisers when attending a conference Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a baby sitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers In order to apply for this grant you must be registered by the abstract submission deadline There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Application On site participants You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your abstract In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Virtual participants If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of all financial assistance during the abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details View our list of external funding opportunities and information on attending a conference as an event reporter For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Accommodation Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee The hotels below have rooms on hold for participants until 17 October 2025 in some cases at special rates Please email the hotel directly quoting the booking code EES25 07 to confirm the exact price of the room Hotel AnlageMeininger HeidelbergHilton HeidelbergLeonardo Hotel Heidelberg City CentreHotel ibis HeidelbergPremier Inn Heidelberg City ZentrumB B HotelISG Hotel Staycity Aparthotel HeidelbergThe Heidelberg Exzellenz HotelSteffi s Hostel Heidelberg Please note that as of 1 October 2025 Heidelberg City Council is introducing an overnight stay tax for tourists visiting Heidelberg including work related trips The cost will be 3 50 EUR per night for the first five nights of a consecutive stay and will be added to the hotel s nightly rate Please contact the individual hotel directly if you have any questions As further changes in our events are possible you should book flights trains and hotels with flexible options and favourable cancellation conditions Travel information For travel information please see here Update below If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket The Event Ticket is currently not available We are awaiting details on new offers Please check back for more information or get in touch with us at events embl org For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Conference shuttle buses Conference shuttle buses are free of charge for participants and depart from designated bus stops near the hotels to EMBL and back mornings and evenings View Conference shuttle bus stops and hotels in a larger map Please note that not every bus stop will be used for every event The bus stops for this conference will be announced closer to the conference Further details Address EMBL Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page Onsite information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Charging lockers There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the conference shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Useful German expressions HelloHalloGoodbyeAuf Wiedersehen formal Tsch ss informal Good morningGuten MorgenGood afternoonGuten TagGood eveningGuten AbendGood nightGute NachtI m sorryEs tut mir leidExcuse me Entschuldigen Sie How are you Wie gehts I m fine thanks And you Mir geht es gut danke Und dir Ihnen What is your nameWie hei en Sie formal Wie hei t du informal My name is Ich hei e Do you speak English Sprechen Sie Englisch I don t understandIch verstehe nichtPlease speak more slowlyK nnen Sie bitte langsamer sprechenThank youDankesch nWhere is the toilet Wo ist die Toilette Please call me a taxiBitte rufen Sie mir ein TaxiHow do I get to Wie komme ich zum zur A beer two beers pleaseEin Bier zwei Bier bitteA glass of red white wine pleaseEin Glas Rot Wei wein bitteThe menu pleaseDie Speisekarte bitteIs there a local speciality Gibt es eine Spezialit t aus dieser Gegend I m vegetarianIch bin VegetarierIt was deliciousEs war hervorragendThe bill pleaseDie Rechnung bitteI have a headacheIch habe KopfschmerzenI have a sore throatIch habe HalsschmerzenMy stomach hurtsIch habe MagenschmerzenI m allergic toIch bin allergisch gegenI need a doctor who speaks English Ich brauche einen Arzt der Englisch spricht Virtual participation What s included Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for 4 weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Facility to submit questions Please note that only on site participants are able to submit abstracts and participate in the poster sessions Event platform We are using an event platform for this conference More information about the platform will be shared ahead of the conference Guidelines Do not broadcast the conference to unregistered participants You are encouraged to tweet and post about the event Tweet unless the 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participants page EMBO training EMBO training session How to write a scientific paper Please note that this training requires separate registration via annika diederich embo org Overview This training module introduces the fundamental elements of publishing scientific research focusing on the structure and content of a manuscript how to assemble effective figures and how to write impactful titles and abstracts Led by an experienced EMBO Press scientific editor participants will explore the strategic planning for publication including determining authorship organising data and selecting the most appropriate journal for submission The session will run for 4 hours on the first morning of the symposium and will provide an engaging and interactive learning environment Date Tuesday 18 November 2025 Time 8 30 12 30 Europe Berlin It will include hands on exercises group work and lively discussions to help participants develop a practical understanding of how to write a successful scientific paper Audience This training session is designed for a maximum of 20 PhD students and postdocs who want to improve their scientific writing and publishing skills Learning outcomes At the end of the module participants will Understand the purpose and the structure of each section of a scientific paper title and abstract introduction results materials and methods discussion references and data availability Gain practical experience in assembling figures and writing titles and abstracts Receive guidance from instructors and peer feedback to refine the critical components of a successful scientific manuscript Registration For more information and to register please contact annika diederich embo org Registration deadline 4 November 2025 The training session is limited to 20 participants who will be selected on a first come first served basis Selected participants must commit to attending the entire module Logistics Travel to the EMBO training has to be arranged individually Unfortunately 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conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationEMBO trainingSponsorsMedia KitAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Conference overview The nucleus houses the genome and plays a central role in all cellular processes. Over the last decade, advances in modern genomics have provided important insight into 3D genome organisation but the underlying cell biology of the nucleus is often not considered. The nucleus is not just a passive scaffold for the genome: it is a highly dynamic organelle with a suite of unique mechanisms that help control its biochemical compartmentalization, its integration into both intra and extracellular mechanical networks, and its response to pathological and environmental insults. The goal of this conference is to showcase the cell biological mechanisms that define the nucleus as an...

23 November - 28 November 2025

Volume electron microscopy by automated serial SEM

Christel Genoud, Amanda Lewis, Paolo Ronchi, Yannick Schwab

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Course overview Recent developments in scanning electron microscopes SEM have led to ground breaking opportunities in volume imaging of cells and tissues This course aims to provide extensive theoretical and practical knowledge on the three main techniques for volume EM based on SEM microtome based serial block face SEM focused ion beam SEM and array tomography The participants will be able to assess the potential of each technique to understand which fits best with their own projects and acquire the theoretical background to understand the different techniques as well as how to optimize the imaging conditions the data processing analysis and management This course will further contribute to disseminating knowledge on fast evolving techniques to a growing community of vEM users and service providers This event has been granted the following EMBO sustainability badge Grade 2 of 3 Speakers Speakers trainers and staff Ilya Belevich University of Helsinki Finland Benedikt Best EMBL Heidelberg Germany Chandni Bhickta EMBL Heidelberg Germany Chris Bleck National Heart Lung and Blood Institute USA Mandy Boermel EMBL Heidelberg Germany Jemima Burden University College London UK Lucy Collinson Francis Crick Institute United Kingdom Jean Daraspe University of Lausanne Switzerland Marta Di Fabrizio EPFL Lausanne Switzerland Christel Genoud University of Lausanne Switzerland Manuel Gunkel EMBL Heidelberg Germany Moritz Helmstaedter Max Planck Institute for Brain Research Germany Julian Hennies EMBL Heidelberg Germany Jacob Hoogenboom Delft University of Technology The Netherlands Annele Kremer VIB Ghent Belgium Anna Kreshuk EMBL Heidelberg Germany Amanda Lewis EPFL Lausanne Switzerland Andreas M ller Dresden University of Technology Germany Viola Oorschot EMBL Heidelberg Germany Andreia Pinto Leica Heidelberg Germany Ines Romero Brey EMBL Heidelberg Germany Paolo Ronchi EMBL Heidelberg Germany Graham Ross The Francis Crick Institute UK Norman Rzepka Scalable Minds Germany Nadav Scher EMBL Heidelberg Germany Yannick Schwab EMBL Heidelberg Germany R za Shahidi Heidelberg University Germany Adrian Wanner Paul Scherrer Institut PSI Switzerland Ian White Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology UK Evgenia Zagoriy EMBL Heidelberg Germany Scientific organisers Christel Genoud University of Lausanne Switzerland Amanda Lewis EPFL Lausanne Switzerland Paolo Ronchi EMBL Heidelberg Germany Yannick Schwab EMBL Heidelberg Germany Course organisers Catherine Casas Saavedra EMBL Heidelberg Germany Irena Provaznikova EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBOvEM and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings and protocol reading with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q A and the programme is subject to change Day 1 Sunday 23 November 2025 Timings Europe CETProgrammeLocation13 45 14 15Welcome registration and light refreshments at EMBL HeidelbergEMBL Heidelberg Room 20214 15 14 45Welcome house notes and course overviewEMBL Heidelberg Room 20214 45 15 30The challenges of volume EM in biology Yannick Schwab EMBL Heidelberg GermanyEMBL Heidelberg Room 20215 30 18 30Networking Flash talk presentations from students with concurrent coffee break Ice breaking activity Challenges Expectations from participants Treasure huntEMBL Heidelberg Room 20218 30 19 00Bus to Premier Inn19 00 20 30DinnerPremier Inn Day 2 Monday 24 November 2025 Timings Europe CETProgrammeLocation08 30Bus from Premier Inn Hotel to ATC Entrance08 50 09 00Overview of the day and organisational matters Led by the course Scientific OrganisersRoom 20209 00 10 00Basics Signal detection in SEM Jacob Hoogenboon Delft University of Technology The NetherlandsRoom 20210 00 11 00Basics of SEM sample preparationAmanda Lewis EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandRoom 20211 00 11 30Coffee break and Meet the speakersRoom 20211 30 12 30Basics Introduction to SBF SEM and FIB SEM Christel Genoud University of Lausanne SwitzerlandRoom 20212 30 13 10Lunch Room 20213 10 13 30Talk from course sponsor To be announcedRoom 20213 30 17 30Practicals 5 groups practicals A E in parallelAll staffPractical A FIB SEMAnneke Kremer VIB Ghent BelgiumPaolo Ronchi EMBL Heidelberg GermanyNadav Scher EMBL Heidelberg GermanyPractical B SBF SEM CXEMMandy Boermel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJean Daraspe University Lausanne SwitzerlandChristel Genoud University of Lausanne SwitzerlandGraham Ross The Francis Crick Institute UKInes Romero Brey EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAdrian Wanner Paul Scherrer Institut PSI SwitzerlandPractical C Array Tomography AT Jemima Burden University College London UKViola Oorschot EMBL Heidelberg GermanyReza Shahidi Heidelberg University GermanyIan White University College London UKPractical D CLEMChandni Bhickta EMBL Heidelberg GermanyMarta Di Fabrizio EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandManuel Gunkel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAmanda Lewis EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandPractical E Image processingIlya Belevich University of Helsinki FinlandBenedikt Best EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJulian Hennies EMBL Heidelberg GermanyYannick Schwab and Andreas M ller will move in between practical groupsIncluding flexible coffee break at participants convenienceEMCF ALMF IC17 30 17 45Coffee break with Meet the speakerRoom 20217 45 19 00Parallel demo sessionsTBC19 00 20 00Pizza dinner in ATC Rooftop Lounge with adjoining roundtable discussionATC Rooftop Lounge20 00 21 00FAIR principles in RCR All trainers led by organisersATC Rooftop Lounge21 00Bus to Hotel Premier Inn Day 3 Tuesday 25 November 2025 Timings Europe CETProgrammeLocation08 30Bus from Premier Inn to ATC EntranceRoom 20208 50 09 00Overview of the day and organisational matters Led by course organisersRoom 20209 00 10 00Basics Introduction to array tomography Jemima Burden University College LondonUKRoom 20210 00 11 00Data processing raw stack alignment and registration Julian Hennies EMBL HeidelbergGermanyRoom 20211 00 11 30Coffee break with Meet the speakersRoom 20211 30 12 30Data segmentation and morphometricsAndreas M ller Dresden University of Technology GermanyRoom 20212 30 13 15Lunch Finger food buffetRoom 202 13 15 14 00Talk from course sponsor Title TBA Room 20214 00 18 30Practicals 5 groups practicals A E in parallelAll staffPractical A FIB SEMAnneke Kremer VIB Ghent BelgiumPaolo Ronchi EMBL Heidelberg GermanyNadav Scher EMBL Heidelberg GermanyPractical B SBF SEM CXEMMandy Boermel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJean Daraspe University Lausanne SwitzerlandChristel Genoud University of Lausanne SwitzerlandInes Romero Brey EMBL Heidelberg GermanyGraham Ross The Francis Crick Institute UKAdrian Wanner Paul Scherrer Institut PSI SwitzerlandPractical C Array Tomography AT Jemima Burden University College London UKViola Oorschot EMBL Heidelberg GermanyReza Shahidi Heidelberg University GermanyIan White University College London UKPractical D CLEMChandni Bhickta EMBL Heidelberg GermanyMarta Di Fabrizio EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandManuel Gunkel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAmanda Lewis EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandPractical E Image processingIlya Belevich University of Helsinki FinlandBenedikt Best EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJulian Hennies EMBL Heidelberg GermanyYannick Schwab and Andreas M ller will move in between practical groupsIncluding flexible coffee break at participants convenienceEMCF ALMF IC18 30 19 00Bus to downtown Heidelberg via Premier Inn Hotel19 00 20 00Free time in downtown Heidelberg20 00 22 00Downtown course dinner and networkingTo be confirmed Day 4 Wednesday 26 November 2025 Timings Europe CETProgrammeLocation08 30Bus from Premier Inn to ATC Entrance08 50 09 00Overview of the day and organisational matters Led by course organisersRoom 20209 00 09 45Advanced Correlative imaging Paolo Ronchi EMBL Heidelberg GermanyRoom 20209 45 10 30Advanced Enhanced FIB SEM plasma FIB SEM Chris Bleck National Heart Lung and Blood Institute USARoom 20210 30 11 00Coffee break and Meet the speakersRoom 20211 00 11 45Advanced multi SEMJacob Hoogenboon Delft University of Technology The NetherlandsRoom 20211 45 12 15Talk from course sponsor Title TBA Room 202 12 15 13 15Lunch Finger food buffetRoom 202 13 15 13 30Group photoTo be confirmed13 30 17 30Practicals 5 groups practicals A E in parallelAll staffPractical A FIB SEMAnneke Kremer VIB Ghent BelgiumPaolo Ronchi EMBL Heidelberg GermanyNadav Scher EMBL Heidelberg GermanyPractical B SBF SEM CXEMMandy Boermel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJean Daraspe University Lausanne SwitzerlandChristel Genoud University of Lausanne SwitzerlandInes Romero Brey EMBL Heidelberg GermanyGraham Ross The Francis Crick Institute UKAdrian Wanner Paul Scherrer Institut PSI SwitzerlandPractical C Array Tomography AT Jemima Burden University College London UKViola Oorschot EMBL Heidelberg GermanyReza Shahidi Heidelberg University GermanyIan White University College London UKPractical D CLEMChandni Bhickta EMBL Heidelberg GermanyMarta Di Fabrizio EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandManuel Gunkel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAmanda Lewis EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandPractical E Image processingIlya Belevich University of Helsinki FinlandBenedikt Best EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJulian Hennies EMBL Heidelberg GermanyYannick Schwab and Andreas M ller will move in between practical groupsIncluding flexible coffee break at participants convenienceEMCF ALMF IC17 30 18 45Parallel demo sessionsImaging Centre18 45 19 45Dinner EMBL Canteen19 45Bus to Premier Inn Hotel Day 5 Thursday 27 November 2025 Timings Europe CETProgrammeLocation08 30Bus from Premier Inn to ATC EntranceRoom 20208 50 09 00Overview of the day and organisational matters Led by course organisersRoom 20209 00 09 45Applications of vEM 1Adrian Wanner Paul Scherrer Institut PSI SwitzerlandRoom 20209 45 10 30Applications of vEM 1Lucy Collinson Francis Crick Institute United KingdomRoom 20210 30 11 00Coffee break and Meet the speakersRoom 20211 00 12 00Data morphofeatures in vEM datasetsAnna Kreshuk EMBL HeidelbergRoom 20212 00 13 00Lunch EMBL Canteen13 00 13 30Talk from course sponsor Title TBA Room 20213 30 18 30Practicals 5 groups practicals A E in parallelAll staffPractical A FIB SEMAnneke Kremer VIB Ghent BelgiumPaolo Ronchi EMBL Heidelberg GermanyNadav Scher EMBL Heidelberg GermanyPractical B SBF SEM CXEMMandy Boermel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJean Daraspe University Lausanne SwitzerlandChristel Genoud University of Lausanne SwitzerlandInes Romero Brey EMBL Heidelberg GermanyGraham Ross The Francis Crick Institute UKAdrian Wanner Paul Scherrer Institut PSI SwitzerlandPractical C Array Tomography AT Jemima Burden University College London UKViola Oorschot EMBL Heidelberg GermanyReza Shahidi Heidelberg University GermanyIan White University College London UKPractical D CLEMChandni Bhickta EMBL Heidelberg GermanyMarta Di Fabrizio EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandManuel Gunkel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAmanda Lewis EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandPractical E Image processingIlya Belevich University of Helsinki FinlandBenedikt Best EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJulian Hennies EMBL Heidelberg GermanyYannick Schwab and Andreas M ller will move in between practical groupsIncluding flexible coffee break at participants convenienceEMCF ALMF IC18 30 19 30Dinner at EMBL Canteen19 30Bus to Hotel Premier Inn Day 5 Friday 28 November 2025 Timings Europe CETProgrammeLocation08 30Bus from Premier Inn to ATC EntranceRoom 20208 50 09 00Overview of the day and organisational mattersLed by course organisersRoom 20209 00 09 45Applications of vEM 4Moritz Helmst dter Max Planck Institute for Brain Research GermanyRoom 20209 45 10 30Advanced Cryo FIB SEMEvgenia Zagoriy EMBL Heidelberg GermanyRoom 20210 30 11 00Coffee break and Meet the speakersRoom 20211 00 12 15Pararell demo sessionsImaging Centre12 15 13 15Lunch EMBL Canteen13 15 17 45Practicals 5 groups practicals A E in parallelAll staffPractical A FIB SEMAnneke Kremer VIB Ghent BelgiumPaolo Ronchi EMBL Heidelberg GermanyNadav Scher EMBL Heidelberg GermanyPractical B SBF SEM CXEMMandy Boermel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJean Daraspe University Lausanne SwitzerlandChristel Genoud University of Lausanne SwitzerlandInes Romero Brey EMBL Heidelberg GermanyGraham Ross The Francis Crick Institute UKAdrian Wanner Paul Scherrer Institut PSI SwitzerlandPractical C Array Tomography AT Jemima Burden University College London UKViola Oorschot EMBL Heidelberg GermanyReza Shahidi Heidelberg University GermanyIan White University College London UKPractical D CLEMChandni Bhickta EMBL Heidelberg GermanyMarta Di Fabrizio EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandManuel Gunkel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyAmanda Lewis EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandPractical E Image processingIlya Belevich University of Helsinki FinlandBenedikt Best EMBL Heidelberg GermanyJulian Hennies EMBL Heidelberg GermanyYannick Schwab and Andreas M ller will move in between practical groupsIncluding flexible coffee break at participants convenienceEMCF ALMF IC17 45 18 00Feedback and wrap up 18 00 18 30Bus from EMBL to Heidelberg train station for participants who don t want or need to stay another night18 15 18 45Bus from EMBL to Hotel Premier Inn for participants who want or need to stay an extra night19 00 20 30Dinner drinks at Hotel Premier Inn for those who want or need to stay an extra nightPremier Inn Practical information Registration fees and motivation letter The course is limited to 20 participants For selection purposes please note that your application will not be considered without a letter of motivation Registration Registration fees include admission course materials meals and coffee breaks This EMBO course includes accommodation and transportation to and from the ISG Hotel to the venue Academia 550PhD Student 550Industry 1100 A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Motivation letter submission After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Practical Course up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Practical Course Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Practical Courses The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grants There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers trainers and organisers when attending a course Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant Applies to selected courses only Availability will be indicated during the abstract or motivation letter submission process This grant covers costs related to your attendance to the course registration travel and accommodation costs The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant depends on when you received your university entrance qualification e g Abitur A Levels High School Diploma Final State Examination for PhD and MD students as well as graduates the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course for postdocs the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers during the participant selection process for courses Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Further details Check out this list of external funding opportunities For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Hotel Accommodation in twin rooms including breakfast is included in the registration fee Accommodation will be booked for the selected participants at the Premier Inn Hotel Heidelberg City Center Hotel branch Kurf rsten Anlage 23 69115 Heidelberg for the default dates of Sunday 23 November to Saturday 29 November 2025 6 nights The hotel can be contacted via this e mail adress to book the room In case you would like to have a single room please let the hotel know and please note that you will be required to pay an additional cost of 32 per night availability of single rooms may be limited This should be paid by you directly to the hotel during your stay We recommend that all course participants stay at the Premier Inn Hotel Heidelberg City Center Hotel branch Kurf rsten Anlage 23 69115 Heidelberg for the course Travel information For travel information please see here If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Local transport Shuttle buses will go from the ISG Hotel to EMBL and back mornings and evenings A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting Further details Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the laboratories Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL Merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus Log in using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Map to walk from ISG Hotel to EMBL Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs and terms and conditions on our Information for Participants page Sponsors Event sponsor Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other events or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1080 Social 1600 900 PPT Slide 16 9... OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Course overview Recent developments in scanning electron microscopes (SEM) have led to ground-breaking opportunities in volume imaging of cells and tissues. This course aims to provide extensive theoretical and practical knowledge on the three main techniques for volume EM based on SEM: microtome-based serial block-face SEM, focused ion beam SEM, and array tomography. The participants will be able to assess the potential of each technique to understand which fits best with their own projects, and acquire the theoretical background to understand the different techniques as well as how to optimize the imaging conditions, the data processing, analysis and management.  This course will further contribute to disseminating knowledge on fast-evolving techniques to a growing community of vEM users and...

25 November - 27 November 2025

27th EMBL PhD Symposium

2025 EMBL PhD Symposium Organising Committee

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2 December - 5 December 2025

Computational structural biology

Rommie Amaro, Charlotte Deane, Jan Kosinski, Christine Orengo, Sameer Velankar

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Conference overview This second edition of the EMBO Computational Structural Biology workshop builds on the success of the 2023 meeting It aims to present and discuss advancements in computational studies of biomolecular structures functions and interactions encompassing AI driven innovations and classical methods while exploring future directions in the field The programme offers a diverse range of sessions covering key topics from molecular modeling to systems level analyses and evolution New sessions for 2025 include drug design focusing on computational approaches in therapeutic innovation and infrastructures and software platforms highlighting the technological frameworks essential for computational structural biology Additional features include a Job Fair for early career scientists and interactive sessions such as Speed Networking Meet the Speakers Editors and Career Workshops to promote networking and professional development Session topics Modeling proteins and nucleic acids and their complexes Structural dynamics Protein evolution and design Structural bioinformatics and experiments Drug discovery and design Structural systems biology Infrastructures and software platforms This event has been granted the following EMBO sustainability badge Grade 3 of 3 Speakers Keynote Speakers Drew Berry The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research Australia Julia Mahamid EMBL Heidelberg Germany Speakers Mohammed AlQuraishi Columbia University USA Mehrnoosh Arrar Instituto de C lculo University of Buenos Aires Argentina Christian Dallago NVIDIA DE GmbH Germany Janani Durairaj University of Basel Switzerland Victoria Feher Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research NIBR USA Birte H cker University of Bayreuth Germany Syma Khalid University of Oxford UK Daisuke Kihara Purdue University USA Oleg Kovalevskiy Google DeepMind UK Fan Liu Leibniz Forschungsinstitut f r Molekulare Pharmakologie FMP Germany Katja Luck Institute of Molecular Biology Mainz Germany Siewert Jan Marrink University of Groningen Netherlands Sereina Riniker ETH Z rich Switzerland Martin Steinegger Seoul National University Republic of Korea Marta Szachniuk Poznan University of Technology Poland Scientifc organisers Rommie Amaro University of California San Diego USA Charlotte Deane University of Oxford UK Jan Kosinski EMBL Hamburg Germany Christine Orengo University College London UK Sameer Velankar EMBL EBI UK Conference organiser Sophie Dutzi EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBOComp3D and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Tuesday 2 December 2025 Time Europe Berlin Session11 30 13 00Registration and light refreshments13 00 13 10Opening remarksSession 1 Modeling proteins and nucleic acids and their complexesSession chair tbc13 10 13 40Invited talk 113 40 14 10Accelerating biological research using AlphaFold 3Oleg Kovalevskiy Google DeepMind UK14 10 14 25Selected short talk 114 25 14 40Selected short talk 214 40 15 10Invited talk 3Marta Szachniuk Poznan University of Technology PolandNot available on demand15 10 15 55Keynote lectureTitle tbcDrew Berry The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute ofMedical Research Australia15 55 16 25Coffee Break Meet the speakersSession 2 Structural dynamicsSession chair tbc16 25 16 55Invited talk 5Syma Khalid University of Oxford UK16 55 17 10Selected short talk 317 10 17 25Selected short talk 417 25 17 55Invited talk 6Siewert Jan Marrink University of Groningen Netherlands17 55 18 10Selected short talk 518 10 18 40Invited talk 7Mehrnoosh Arrar Instituto de C lculo University of Buenos Aires Argentina18 40 20 10Dinner at EMBL Canteen20 10 22 10Pub Quiz and after dinner drinks in Canteen Day 2 Wednesday 3 December 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionSession 3 Protein evolutions and designSession chair tbc09 00 09 30Learning from nature how to design new proteinsBirte H cker University of Bayreuth GermanyNot available on demand09 30 09 45Selected short talk 609 45 10 00Selected short talk 710 00 10 15Selected short talk 810 15 10 45Coffee Break Meet the speakers10 45 11 00Selected short talk 911 00 11 30Invited talk 9Martin Steinegger Seoul National University Republic of Korea11 30 12 00Flash talks12 00 13 30Lunch Meet the speakers and Job Fair13 30 15 30Poster session 1 odd numbers Session 4 Structural bioinformatics and experimentsSession chair tbc15 30 16 15Keynote lectureTitle tbcJulia Mahamid EMBL Heidelberg GermanyNot available on demand16 15 16 45Macromolecular structure modeling for cryo EM using deep learningDaisuke Kihara Purdue University USA16 45 17 00Selected short talk 1017 00 17 30Coffee Break Meet the speakers17 30 17 45Selected short talk 1117 45 18 15The resolved predicted and actual universe of protein bindingKatja Luck Institute of Molecular Biology Germany18 15 18 30Selected short talk 1218 30Free evening Day 3 Thursday 4 December 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionSession 5 Drug discovery and designSession chair tbc09 00 09 30Invited talk 13Sereina Riniker ETH Z rich SwitzerlandNot available on demand09 30 09 45Selected short talk 1309 45 10 00Selected short talk 14Victoria Feher Novartis Institutes for BioMedicalResearch NIBR USA10 00 10 15Selected short talk 1510 15 10 45Coffee Break Meet the speakers10 45 11 00Selected short talk 1611 00 11 30Invited talk 1411 30 11 45Selected short talk 1711 45 12 00Selected short talk 1812 00 13 30Lunch Meet the speakers and Job FairSession 6 Structural systems biologySession chair tbc13 30 14 00Invited talk 15Fan Liu Leibniz Forschungsinstitut f r MolekularePharmakologie FMP Berlin Germany14 00 14 15Selected short talk 1914 15 14 30Selected short talk 2014 30 14 45Selected short talk 2114 45 15 15Coffee Break Meet the speakers15 15 15 30Selected short talk 2215 30 15 45Selected short talk 2315 45 16 15Flash talks16 15 18 15Poster session 2 even numbers 18 15 20 30Conference dinner at EMBL Canteen20 30 23 30Conference Party Day 4 Friday 5 December 2025 Time Europe Berlin SessionSession 7 Infrastructures and software platformsSession chair tbc09 30 10 00Invited talk 16Christian Dallago NVIDIA DE GmbH Germany10 00 10 15Selected short talk 2410 15 10 30Selected short talk 2510 30 11 00Invited talk 17Janani Durairaj University of Basel Switzerland11 00 11 30Coffee Break Meet the speakers11 30 12 30Round table discussion12 30 12 45Closing remarks and poster prize announcement12 45 13 30Packed lunch and departure Practical information Registration fees and abstract submission On site registration fees include admission conference materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Virtual registration fees include access to all of the talks livestreamed and on demand and facility to submit questions On site Academia 450On site PhD Student 350On site Industry 770On site Journal Editors 300Virtual Academia 200Virtual PhD Student 150Virtual Industry 275 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Name of CO for more information Please note that we do not offer complimentary registrations for editors of scientific journals Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis Your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate virtually On site participants Types of payments accepted are international bank transfers and credit card payments Virtual participants We are only able to accept card payments In exceptional cases we can accept bank transfers Please contact events embl de for details Abstract submission Only participants registering to attend the on site event are eligible to submit an abstract Abstracts will not be accepted from virtual participants After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly after registering The same login credentials are used for both processes Please note Abstract body The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised Title The title should not exceed 20 words Only the first word of the title should start with a capital letter and the rest should be lowercase Authors and affiliations Please fill in the author s details as requested in the online form The compulsory fields are First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and Email Kindly mark only one author in the role of First Author and please don t forget to indicate who will be the Presenter Please enter your co authors correctly via the system by adding accounts together with their organisation institute Do not copy paste them into the body of the abstract text as they will not be indexed in the abstract book Presentation types When submitting your abstract you can apply for an oral or poster presentation A selection process will take place with the results announced 2 3 weeks after the abstract submission deadline For detailed instructions on how to submit a conference abstract follow the instructions provided in this video Please check our FAQs pages for further information on how to submit an abstract Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course or conference Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel to an on site event airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Workshop up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Workshop Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Workshops The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers and organisers when attending a conference Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a baby sitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers In order to apply for this grant you must be registered by the abstract submission deadline There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Application On site participants You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your abstract In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Virtual participants If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers and travel grants during the motivation letter or abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details View our list of external funding opportunities For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee The hotels below have rooms on hold for participants until Friday 31 October 2025 in some cases at special rates Please email the hotel directly quoting the booking code CSB25 01 to confirm the exact price of the room Please note that as of 1 October 2025 Heidelberg City Council is introducing an overnight stay tax for tourists visiting Heidelberg including work related trips The cost will be 3 50 EUR per night for the first five nights of a consecutive stay and will be added to the hotel s nightly rate Please contact the individual hotel directly if you have any questions Hotel AnlageHotel Holl nder Hof Premier Inn Heidelberg City ZentrumHotel Bayrischer Hof Hotel ibis HeidelbergStaycity Aparthotel HeidelbergB B HotelHotel MonptiSteffi s Hostel HeidelbergThe Heidelberg Exzellenz HotelLeonardo Hotel Heidelberg City CentreHotel Vier Jahreszeiten HeidelbergHilton HeidelbergMeininger Heidelberg Travel information For travel information please see here EMBL Events collaborates with Deutsche Bahn to offer discounted train travel within Germany To take advantage of this offer please contact us at events embl de and we will share the discount link with you Please note that you may need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket and or during your travel Conference shuttle buses Conference shuttle buses are free of charge for participants and depart from designated bus stops near the hotels to EMBL and back mornings and evenings The bus stops for this conference are Staycity Aparthotel Speyerer Str 7 Kurf rsten Anlage Opposite Main Train Station Premier Inn City Zentrum Kurf rsten Anlage 23 Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg City Center Bergheimer Str 63 Neckarm nzplatz Heidelberg Tourist Information Peterskirche Bus stop Hilton Hotel Kurf rsten Anlage 1 ISG Hotel Im Eichwald 19 View Conference shuttle bus stops and hotels in a larger map Please note that not every bus stop will be used for every event Further details Address EMBL Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Charging lockers There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the conference shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Useful German expressions HelloHalloGoodbyeAuf Wiedersehen formal Tsch ss informal Good morningGuten MorgenGood afternoonGuten TagGood eveningGuten AbendGood nightGute NachtI m sorryEs tut mir leidExcuse me Entschuldigen SieHow are you Wie gehts I m fine thanks And you Mir geht es gut danke Und Dir Ihnen What is your nameWie hei en Sie formal Wie hei t Du informal My name isIch hei e Do you speak EnglishSprechen Sie englisch I don t understandIch verstehe nichtPlease speak more slowlyK nnen Sie bitte langsamer sprechenThank youDankesch nWhere is the toilet Wo ist die Toilette Please call me a taxiBitte rufen Sie mir ein TaxiHow do I get to Wie komme ich zum zur A beer two beers pleaseEin Bier zwei Bier bitteA glass of red white wine pleaseEin Glas Rot Weisswein bitteThe menu pleaseDie Speisekarte bitteIs there a local speciality Gibt es eine Spezialit t aus dieser Gegend I m vegetarianIch bin VegetarierIt was deliciousEs war hervorragendThe bill pleaseDie Rechnung bitteI have a headacheIch habe KopfschmerzenI have a sore throatIch habe HalsschmerzenMy stomach hurtsIch habe MagenschmerzenI m allergic toIch bin allergisch gegenI need a doctor who speaks EnglishIch brauche einen Arzt der englisch spricht Virtual participation What s included Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for 4 weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Facility to submit questions Please note that only on site participants are able to submit abstracts and participate in the poster sessions Event platform We are using an event platform for this conference More information about the platform will be shared ahead of the conference Guidelines Do not broadcast the conference to unregistered participants You are encouraged to tweet and post about the event Tweet unless the speaker specifically says otherwise but be mindful of unpublished data Please do not capture transmit or redistribute data presented at the meeting Additional information can be found in our Code of Conduct Health and well being It is important to stay healthy and move around especially when you are attending an event virtually We have put together a few coffee break stretches and yoga videos in the conference platform for you to enjoy during the event How to ask questions Please use the Q A function in the event platform If you have any other questions you can go to the Help Desk in the event platform Click on more on the top menu and click Help Desk Time zone The programme is planned based on the Europe Berlin time zone unless otherwise stated Please take your time zone into consideration when planning your attendance Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions COVID 19 safety policy and travelling to EMBL on our Information for participants page COVID 19 related questions COVID 19 information for on site events at EMBL Heidelberg can be found in our COVID 19 FAQs Sponsors Media partners ChemBioChem a Wiley journal Current Opinion in Structural Biology an Elsevier journal FEBS Open Bio a FEBS Press journal International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Medinformatics a Bon View Publishing journal Molecular Systems Biology an EMBO Press journal Open Biology a Royal Society journal PLOS Biology a PLOS journal Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information on sponsoring possibilities If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1080 Social 1600 900 PPT Slide 16 9 Leaderboard 728 90... OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Conference overview This second edition of the EMBO “Computational Structural Biology” workshop builds on the success of the 2023 meeting. It aims to present and discuss advancements in computational studies of biomolecular structures, functions, and interactions, encompassing AI-driven innovations and classical methods while exploring future directions in the field. The programme offers a diverse range of sessions covering key topics, from molecular modeling to systems-level analyses and evolution. New sessions for 2025 include drug design, focusing on computational approaches in therapeutic innovation, and infrastructures and software platforms, highlighting the technological frameworks essential for computational...

7 December - 12 December 2025

Genome engineering: CRISPR/Cas in cells and mice

Silke Deckert, Neil Humphreys, Kristof Kersse, Birgit Koch, Elisabeth Zielonka

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Course overview This course will provide training in genome editing and cell engineering in mammalian cells and mouse embryos using the highly efficient CRISPR Cas9 system Participants will learn design of CRISPR targets using bioinformatics tools generation of gene knock outs knock ins and target validation using the most current technologies The course will be split into two groups mammalian cells OR mice based on participants expertise Please note that all participants are expected to engage in all sessions Participants should plan for approximately 1 hour extra per day for self paced learning modules Audience This course is aimed at researchers who are familiar with basic molecular and cell biology techniques and who want to learn how to create an engineered mammalian cell line or mouse model using the most recent and advanced CRISPR Cas9 system No previous experience in genome editing is required Modules resources How to create a CRISPR Cas9 experiment using various design tools Transfection optimisation for efficient gene editing Generation of knock out and knock in cell lines and mouse embryos Validation of genome edited cell lines and embryos Learning outcomes After this course you should be able to Design a CRISPR based project using editing tools for your target gene of interest Choose the right format of gene editing tool and delivery strategy for your cell type or embryos Edit screen and validate the engineered models embryo manipulation What past participants say about the course This course has a lot to offer from experienced speakers to experienced trainers Apart from the theory emphasis on the practical aspects helped me develop a broader understanding of the topic This course has surely made me CRISPReady Pragyesh Dixit Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS Warsaw Poland The course was very well organized and is perfectly suitable for someone who is new to the topic as well as more experienced scientists Practicals and lectures provide a great overview over the technology and plenty of time is dedicated to the project specific questions that everyone is eager to discuss Highly recommended Jan Becker INM Leipniz Institute for New Materials Germany Speakers Speakers trainers and staff Antony Adamson University of Manchester UK Michela Ascolani EMBL Rome Italy Dana Carroll University of Utah USA Virtual speaker Silke Deckert Thermo Fisher Scientific Germany Neil Humphreys EMBL Rome Italy Manuel Kaulich University Hospital Frankfurt Germany Kristof Kersse Thermo Fisher Scientific Germany Birgit Koch Max Planck Institute for Medical Research Germany Frank Montoya EMBL Heidelberg Germany Beate Neumann EMBL Heidelberg Germany Alexandre Paix May Planck Institute for Biology T bingen Germany Kim Remans EMBL Heidelberg Germany Andrew Wood University of Edinburgh UK Scientific organisers Silke Deckert Thermo Fisher Scientific Germany Neil Humphreys EMBL Rome Italy Kristof Kersse Thermo Fisher Scientific Germany Birgit Koch Max Planck Institute for Medical Research Germany Elisabeth Zielonka EMBL Heidelberg Germany Course organisers Ellen Malovrh EMBL Heidelberg Germany Aline Schnieder EMBL Heidelberg Germany Michelle Steinhauer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme The preliminary programme will be published shortly In the meantime please consult the programme from last year s edition for an overview of the course structure and topics Are you on social media Post using EMBLCRISPRcas and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings protocol reading and computational exercises with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q A and the programme is subject to change Practical information Registration fees and motivation letter The course is limited to 20 participants For selection purposes please note that your application will not be considered without a letter of motivation Registration Registration fees include admission course materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Academia 815PhD Student 815Industry 1100 A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Motivation letter submission After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course from outside Europe up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Practical Course up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Practical Course Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Practical Courses The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grants There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers trainers and organisers when attending a course Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant Applies to selected courses only Availability will be indicated during the abstract or motivation letter submission process This grant covers costs related to your attendance to the course registration travel and accommodation costs The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant depends on when you received your university entrance qualification e g Abitur A Levels High School Diploma Final State Examination for PhD and MD students as well as graduates the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course for postdocs the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course Application If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application For some events applications for Childcare Grants will still be done by email Information about the grant will be sent out shortly after the abstract motivation letter deadline Please contact the event Conference Officer if you have any questions Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers during the participant selection process for courses Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Further details Check out this list of external funding opportunities For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Hotel Accommodation is not included in the registration fee Participants are expected to book and pay for their own accommodation A mix of single and twin rooms have been reserved for 6 nights from 6 December to 12 December 2025 at the ISG hotel Single rooms are limited and will be available on a first come first served basis After the selection process selected participants should contact the hotel directly to make a booking with the booking code GEE25 01 by the deadline of Wednesday 5 November 2025 We recommend that all course participants stay at the dedicated hotel for the course Travel information For travel information please see here Update below If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket The Event Ticket is currently not available We are awaiting details on new offers Please check back for more information or get in touch with us at events embl org For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Local transport Shuttle buses will go from the ISG Hotel to EMBL and back mornings and evenings A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting Further details Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the laboratories Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL Merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm 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until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Map to walk from ISG Hotel to EMBL Technical requirements and event software The EMBL eCampus learning platform will be used to collaborate communicate and network with all of the course participants All participants will receive information on how to join shortly before the course We recommend using Chrome Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers for eCampus Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs and terms and conditions on our Information for Participants page Sponsors Media partners Biobreeding a Sciepublish journal Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other events or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any 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OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Course overview This course will provide training in genome editing and cell engineering in mammalian cells and mouse embryos using the highly efficient CRISPR/Cas9 system. Participants will learn design of CRISPR targets using bioinformatics tools, generation of gene knock-outs/knock-ins, and target validation using the most current technologies. The course will be split into two groups (mammalian cells OR mice) based on participants’ expertise. Please note that all participants are expected to engage in all sessions. Participants should plan for approximately 1 hour extra per day for self paced learning modules. Audience This course is aimed at researchers who are familiar with basic molecular and cell biology techniques and who want to learn how to create an engineered mammalian cell line or...

8 December - 10 December 2025

Managing a bioinformatics core facility

EMBL-EBI Training

Description This knowledge exchange workshop is an opportunity for managers of bioinformatics core facilities to learn from each other and EMBL EBI s service teams These facilities play an essential role in enabling research in the life sciences The landscape is constantly evolving as new research tools emerge as experiments become increasingly data intensive and as their users experimental researchers become more exposed to the power of data driven biology This course will allow participants to share experiences discuss challenges and solutions that they face and plan ways to cope with the ever changing demands raised by the molecular life science field There will be sessions to learn from bioinformatics service providers hear how others have tackled common problems and work together to design core services resource them and measure their impact A limited number of travel bursaries are available Please see the Additional information tab for conditions... This knowledge exchange workshop is an opportunity for managers of bioinformatics core facilities to learn from each other and EMBL-EBI’s service teams. These facilities play an essential role in enabling research in the life sciences. The landscape is constantly evolving as new research tools emerge, as experiments become increasingly data-intensive, and as their users – experimental researchers – become more exposed to the power of data-driven biology.This course will allow participants to share experiences, discuss challenges and solutions that they face, and plan ways to cope with the ever-changing demands raised by the molecular life science field. There will be sessions to learn from bioinformatics service providers, hear how others have tackled common problems, and work together to design core services, resource them, and measure their impact.A limited number of travel bursaries...

2 February - 6 February 2026

Exploratory analysis of biological data: data carpentry

Renato Alves, Lisanna Paladin, Christian Schudoma

Description OverviewSpeakersPractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Course overview The missing step between data collection and research progress is a lack of training for researchers in crucial skills for effectively managing and analysing data often in large amounts This hands on workshop teaches researchers the fundamental data skills they need to conduct their work and provides high quality domain specific training covering the full lifecycle of data driven research The domain specific approach allows participants to tailor the data content and tools to reflect the specific data and analysis needs of different areas Audience The course is aimed at graduate students and other researchers in the life sciences who would like to learn good practices in data management and analysis The course is ideally suited to students without prior experience in computational research but some familiarity with working with tabular data on a computer is welcome Modules Data organisation and cleaning Versioning with Git Introduction to R Data analysis and visualisation in R Data analysis with applications to genomics Learning outcomes How to organise data and some practices for more effective data handling To effectively clean and format data and automatically track any changes To use R to handle filter and summarise tabular data To use the split apply combine concept for data analysis To visualise the results of these analyses in R using the ggplot2 library To apply all of the concepts in an exploratory analysis of a typical biological dataset What past participants say about the course The training at EMBL on Exploratory Analysis of Biological Data stands out as one of the most valuable hands on scientific training sessions I ve experienced It equips researchers with essential data skills crucial for their work delivering top notch domain specific training that spans the entire lifecycle of data driven research Francis Irabor Benson Idahosa University Nigeria I really enjoyed the course Exploratory analysis of biological data data carpentry It was a great opportunity and amazing experience to learn the use of R and how to apply it to analyze our own data in a very practical way Marcos Gal n Ganga University of Barcelona Spain A very well spent and highly instructive week thanks to the excellent trainers and organizers as well as the inspiring and motivating environment at EMBL in Heidelberg Already looking forward to visiting again Christina Parassiadis Robert Bosch Center for Tumor Diseases Germany Speakers Scientific organisers Renato Alves EMBL Heidelberg Germany Lisanna Paladin EMBL Heidelberg Germany Christian Schudoma EMBL Heidelberg Germany Course organisers Ad la Graf Course and Conference Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Michelle Steinhauer Scientific Training Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Practical information Registration fees and motivation letter Registration fees include admission course materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Academia 450PhD Student 450Industry 775 A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Motivation letter submission After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course when answering the questions Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course from outside Europe up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Practical Course up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Practical Course up to 700 for any participant working in Croatia Czech Republic Estonia Greece Hungary Italy Lithuania Luxembourg Poland Slovenia and Turkey travelling to an EMBO Practical Course Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Practical Courses The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset childcare costs incurred by participants speakers and organisers when attending a conference Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers In order to apply for this grant you must be registered by the abstract submission deadline There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Application You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your motivation letter for courses In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of all financial assistance during the motivation letter selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the course Selection is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details See our list of external funding opportunities and for further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Travel information For travel information to Heidelberg please see here For travel information to Barcelona please see here Hotel Accommodation is not included in the registration fee On site participants are expected to book and pay for their own accommodation A combination of single and twin rooms will be pre reserved at hotels near EMBL Heidelberg and EMBL Barcelona for the participants to book independently After the selection process those chosen can contact the hotel directly to secure their reservation using a provided booking code We recommend that all course participants stay at the designated hotel for the duration of the course More information on the hotel booking process will follow after the participant selection Local transport In Heidelberg shuttle buses will go from the hotel to EMBL and back mornings and evenings A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1350 Social 1600 900... OverviewSpeakersPractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Course overview The missing step between data collection and research progress is a lack of training for researchers in crucial skills for effectively managing and analysing data, often in large amounts. This hands-on workshop teaches researchers the fundamental data skills they need to conduct their work and provides high-quality, domain-specific training covering the full lifecycle of data-driven research. The domain-specific approach allows participants to tailor the data, content, and tools to reflect the specific data and analysis needs of different areas. Audience The course is aimed at graduate students and other researchers in the life sciences who would like to learn good practices in data...

2 February - 6 February 2026

Single-cell RNA-seq analysis with Python

Omotoke Labiyi

Description This course covers the analysis of single cell RNA sequencing scRNA seq data using Python and command line tools Participants will be guided through droplet based scRNA seq analysis pipelines from raw reads to cell clusters You will explore and interpret single cell RNA seq data using Python as well as the Single Cell Expression Atlas Finally you will put their knowledge into practice through a group challenge on the last day Virtual courseParticipants will learn via a mix of pre recorded lectures live presentations and trainer Q A sessions Practical experience will be developed through group activities and trainer led computational exercises Live sessions will be delivered using Zoom with additional support and asynchronous communication via Slack Pre recorded material may be provided before the course starts that participants will need to watch read or work through to gain the most out of the actual training event In the week before the course there will be a brief induction session Computational practicals will run on EMBL EBI s virtual training infrastructure meaning participants will not require access to a powerful computer or install complex software on their own machines Participants will need to be available between the hours of 09 00 17 30 BST each day of the course Trainers will be available to assist answer questions and provide further explanations during these times... This course covers the analysis of single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data using Python and command line tools. Participants will be guided through droplet-based scRNA-seq analysis pipelines from raw reads to cell clusters. You will explore and interpret single-cell RNA seq data using Python as well as the Single Cell Expression Atlas. Finally, you will put their knowledge into practice through a group challenge on the last day.Virtual courseParticipants will learn via a mix of pre-recorded lectures, live presentations, and trainer Q&A sessions. Practical experience will be developed through group activities and trainer-led computational exercises. Live sessions will be delivered using Zoom with additional support and asynchronous communication via Slack.Pre-recorded material may be provided before the course starts that participants will need to watch, read or work through to...

9 February - 13 February 2026

Introduction to RNA-seq and functional interpretation

Anca Belu

Description Gain an introduction to the technology data analysis tools and resources used in RNA sequencing and transcriptomics The content will provide a broad overview of the subject area and introduce participants to basic analysis of transcriptomics data using the command line It will also highlight key public data repositories and methodologies that can be used to start the biological interpretation of expression data Topics will be delivered using a mixture of lectures practical exercises and open discussions Computational work during the course will use small example data sets and there will be no opportunity to analyse personal data Virtual courseParticipants will learn via a mix of pre recorded lectures live presentations and trainer Q A sessions Practical experience will be developed through group activities and trainer led computational exercises Live sessions will be delivered using Zoom with additional support and asynchronous communication via Slack... Gain an introduction to the technology, data analysis, tools, and resources used in RNA sequencing and transcriptomics. The content will provide a broad overview of the subject area, and introduce participants to basic analysis of transcriptomics data using the command line. It will also highlight key public data repositories and methodologies that can be used to start the biological interpretation of expression data. Topics will be delivered using a mixture of lectures, practical exercises, and open discussions. Computational work during the course will use small, example data sets; and there will be no opportunity to analyse personal data. Virtual courseParticipants will learn via a mix of pre-recorded lectures, live presentations, and trainer Q&A sessions. Practical experience will be developed through group activities and trainer-led computational exercises. Live sessions...

9 February - 13 February 2026

Brillouin microscopy for life science applications

Kareem Elsayad, Francesca Palombo, Maddy Parsons, Robert Prevedel

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsors Overview Course overview Mechanical forces and properties have recently become important in our understanding of processes on the sub cellular cellular and tissue level as they are thought to regulate and underlie a number of different properties and behaviours Brillouin microscopy is an emerging optical imaging and spectroscopy technique which allows one to probe the mechanical properties of living cells using light It therefore offers the ability to measure the viscoelasticity in a non invasive way with high spatial and temporal resolution in living cells and also gives access to internal structures i e it is not restricted to surface measurements unlike many other techniques e g atomic force microscopy In a mix of lectures and hands on classes this course aims to bring this emerging technique closer to life scientists Audience This course is aimed at researchers at all levels who are applying or planning to apply Brillouin microscopy to their research and wish to acquire more knowledge and hands on training on the technology It is primarily targeted towards mechanobiologists biophysicists and biomedical engineers We however also welcome physicists and engineers who seek to build their own BM setups Modules Introduction to Brillouin microscopy Technical lectures on current state of art Project design Interpretation of Brillouin data Data analysis and visualization Hands on practical training Applications of Brillouin microscopy Learning outcomes Overview of this advanced microscopy method including its advantages and limitations Understanding of what BM probes and how it can add insight for biological questions Being able to interpret measurements how and if to compare them to other techniques Being able to acquire analyze and report measurements in a suitable way After this course every participant should be able to assess the potential of the technique and apply it to their own research if desired Speakers Scientific organisers Kareem Elsayad Medical University of Vienna Austria Francesca Palombo University of Exeter UK Maddy Parsons King s College London UK Robert Prevedel EMBL Heidelberg Germany Course organisers Inna B sselmann Course and Conference Manager EMBL Heidelberg Germany Ellen Malovrh Scientific Training Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBLBrillouin and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Day 1 Monday 9 February 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation13 30 14 00Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel14 00 14 45Welcome house notes course overviewIC Lecture Hall14 45 15 30 Icebreaking activityIC Lecture Hall15 30 16 30Keynote LectureIC Lecture Hall16 30 17 00Coffee Break IC Lecture Hall17 00 18 30 Flash Talks IC Lecture Hall18 30 19 30 Dinner EMBL Canteen19 30Bus to ISG HotelATC Entrance Day 2 Tuesday 10 February 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 45 09 00Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel09 00 09 10 Overview of the dayIC Lecture Hall09 10 10 00Keynote lecture on Biological Insights gained with BMIC Lecture Hall10 00 11 00Lecture on spontaneous BM techniquesIC Lecture Hall11 00 11 30Coffee breakIC Lecture Hall11 30 12 30 Lecture on stimulated BM techniquesIC Lecture Hall12 30 13 30Lunch Break EMBL Canteen13 30 18 00Practical Brillouin microscopy IMicroscopy rooms18 00 19 00Tips Tricks with concurrent Pizza DinnerATC Rooftop bar19 00Bus to ISG HotelATC Entrance Day 3 Wednesday 11 February 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 45 09 00Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel09 00 09 10 Overview of the dayIC Lecture Hall09 10 10 00Lecture on Comparison to standard rheology techniquesIC Lecture Hall10 00 11 00Lecture on Interpretation of BM results common pitfallsIC Lecture Hall11 00 11 30Coffee breakIC Lecture Hall11 30 12 30 Lecture on BM Applications in translational researchIC Lecture Hall12 30 13 30Lunch break EMBL Canteen13 30 18 00Practical Brillouin microscopy IIMicroscopy rooms18 00 19 00Data Management with Pizza DinnerATC Rooftop bar19 00Bus to ISG HotelATC Entrance Day 4 Thursday 12 February 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 45 09 00Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel09 00 09 10 Overview of the dayIC Lecture Hall09 10 10 00Lecture on Project design best practices and sample preparationIC Lecture Hall10 00 11 00Lecture on applications in developmental biologyIC Lecture Hall11 00 11 30Coffee breakIC Lecture Hall11 30 12 30 Lecture on Brillouin data analysisIC Lecture Hall12 30 13 30Lunch break EMBL Canteen13 30 18 00Practical Data analysis interpretation and presentationComputer Training Lab18 00 18 30Social dinner downtownBus to ISG from EMBL ATC 20 minutes at ISG hotel to drop things 18 30 19 00Bus from ISG to Neckarm nzplatzISG Hotel19 00Downtown dinner Day 5 Friday 13 February 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 45 09 00Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel09 00 09 10 Overview of the dayIC Lecture Hall09 10 10 00Lecture on Theory modeling of mechanics in biologyIC Lecture Hall10 00 11 00Lecture on Applications in Plant BiologyIC Lecture Hall11 00 11 30Coffee breakIC Lecture Hall11 30 12 30 Lecture The role of AI in elastographyIC Lecture Hall12 30 13 30Lunch break EMBL Canteen13 30 14 30Final discussion round feedback IC Lecture Hall14 30Bus to Heidelberg train stationATC Entrance Practical information Registration fees and motivation letter The course is limited to 20 participants For selection purposes please note that your application will not be considered without a letter of motivation Registration Registration fees include admission course materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Academia 740PhD Student 740Industry 1350 A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Motivation letter submission After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course from outside Europe up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Practical Course up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Practical Course Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Practical Courses The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers trainers and organisers when attending a course Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant Applies to selected courses only Availability will be indicated during the motivation letter submission process This grant covers costs related to your attendance at the course registration travel and accommodation costs The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant depends on when you received your university entrance qualification e g Abitur A Levels High School Diploma Final State Examination for PhD and MD students as well as graduates the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course for postdocs the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course Application You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your motivation letter for courses In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application For the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Travel Grant there is a pre application question during the motivation letter submission process and if selected you will be requested to complete a standard form and documentation consisting of your travel expense estimation Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers and travel grants during the motivation letter or abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details See our list of external funding opportunities and for further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Travel information For travel information please see here If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Hotel Accommodation is not included in the registration fee Participants are expected to book and pay for their own accommodation Local transport Shuttle buses will go from the ISG Hotel to EMBL and back mornings and evenings A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting Further details Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg GermanyFor more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the laboratories Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL Merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus Log in using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Map to walk from ISG Hotel to EMBL Additional information Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany ATC orientation map Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions COVID 19 safety policy and travelling to EMBL on our Information for Participants page Technical requirements The EMBL eCampus learning platform will be used to collaborate communicate and network with all of the course participants All participants will receive information on how to join shortly before the course We recommend using Chrome Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers for eCampus Participants are required to bring their own laptops to the course Detailed information regarding any specific software installations will be provided to selected attendees prior to the start of the course Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions COVID 19 safety policy and travelling to EMBL on our Information for Participants page Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted 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OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsors Overview Course overview Mechanical forces and properties have recently become important in our understanding of processes on the sub-cellular, cellular and tissue level, as they are thought to regulate and underlie a number of different properties and behaviours. Brillouin microscopy is an emerging optical imaging and spectroscopy technique which allows one to probe the mechanical properties of living cells using light. It therefore offers the ability to measure the viscoelasticity in a non-invasive way with high spatial and temporal resolution in living cells, and also gives access to internal structures, i.e. it is not restricted to surface measurements, unlike many other techniques (e.g. atomic force microscopy). In a mix of lectures and hands-on classes this course aims to bring this emerging technique closer to life...

16 February - 19 February 2026

The new cardiobiology: engineering, vascular, and molecular insights

Johannes Backs, Roger Foo, Kristina Haase, Sara S. Nunes de Vasconcelos

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia Kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Conference overview Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of human mortality and despite an active research community many of the underlying mechanisms are unknown Open questions surround molecular triggers the relationship of GxE impact of epigenetics the role of sex inflammation and microbiome as well as metabolism and multi organ links in cardiovascular disease Advanced molecular and human mimicking tissue engineering techniques are revolutionizing the way we approach cardiovascular discovery research These developments led to the inaugural The new cardiobiology meeting at EMBL in 2024 In light of further technical advances in the field the conference will repeat in 2026 and seek to unite speakers across cardiac and vascular biology tissue engineering as well as systems biology to continue studying cardiovascular disease Session topics Cardiovascular regeneration Novel 3D multicellular systems Cardiometabolic complications Multi organ disease New translational breakthroughs Speakers Keynote speakers James F Martin Texas Heart Institute USA Alessandra Moretti Technical University of Munich Germany Speakers Gianluigi Condorelli Humanitas University Italy Harsha Devalla Amsterdam UMC The Netherlands Stefanie Dimmeler Goethe University Germany Roger Foo National University of Singapore Singapore James Hudson QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Australia Dan Huh University of Pennsylvania USA Joanna Kalucka Aarhus University Denmark Rafael Kramann RWTH Aachen University Germany Michela Noseda Imperial College London UK Milica Radisic University of Toronto Canada Julio Saez Rodriguez EMBL EBI Hinxton UK Judith Sluimer Maastricht University Medical Center The Netherlands Miguel Torres Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research Spain Eldad Tzahor Weizmann Institute of Science Israel Florian Anton Weinberger Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research Spain Karina Yaniv Weizmann Institute of Science Israel Wolfram Hubertus Zimmerman Pharmacology and Toxicology University Medical Center G ttingen Germany Scientific organisers Johannes Backs Heidelberg University Germany Roger Foo National University of Singapore Singapore Kristina Haase EMBL Barcelona Spain Sara S Nunes de Vasconcelos University of Toronto Canada Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBLCardioBiology and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 2 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Monday 16 February 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session12 00 14 15Registration and light refreshments 14 15 14 30Opening remarks14 30 18 30Session 1 Modeling the cardiovascular systemChair to be confirmed14 30 15 00Pacemaking the heartHarsha Devalla Amsterdam UMC The Netherlands15 00 15 30Heart on a chip disease modelsMilica Radisic University of Toronto Canada15 30 15 45Selected short talk 115 45 16 00Selected short talk 216 00 16 30Coffee break and meet the speakers16 30 17 00Generation of cardiopedia a perturbation function biology catalogue of cardiac biologyJames Hudson QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Australia17 00 17 15Selected short talk 317 15 17 30Selected short talk 417 30 18 30Keynote lecture Advancing epicardioids for modeling cardiac development disease and regenerationAlessandra Moretti Technical University of Munich Germany18 30 19 30Speed networking19 30 21 00Dinner in Canteen21 00 22 30After dinner drinks ATC Foyer Day 2 Tuesday 17 February 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session09 00 13 15Session 2 Cardiovascular RegenerationChair to be confirmed09 00 09 30Unraveling cardiac repair mechanismsEldad Tzahor Weizmann Institute of Science Israel09 30 09 45Selected short talk 509 45 10 00Selected short talk 610 00 10 30Coffee break and meet the speakers10 30 11 00Cardiac repair mechanisms insights from opto and chemogenetic approachesFlorian Anton Weinberger Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research Spain11 00 11 30Patches for heart regenerationWolfram Hubertus Zimmerman University Medical Center G ttingen Germany11 30 11 45Selected short talk 711 45 13 15Lunch and meet the editors13 15 14 45Session 3 Metabolic control of cardiovascular functionChair to be confirmed13 15 13 45Epigenetic mechanisms regulating myocardial functionGianluigi Condorelli Humanitas University Italy13 45 14 15Arterial fibroblast fate and function in vascular diseaseJudith Sluimer Maastricht University Medical Center The Netherlands14 15 14 30Selected short talk 814 30 14 45Selected short talk 914 45 15 15Flash talk session 115 15 15 45Coffee break and meet the speakers15 45 17 45Poster Session 1 odd numbers 17 45 19 15Dinner in Canteen19 15 21 15Flash talks17 00 18 30After dinner drinks in ATC Rooftop lounge Day 3 Wednesday 18 February 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session09 00 13 45Session 4 Cardiovascular Communication IChair to be confirmed09 00 09 30Deciphering cardiac cell cell communication in health and diseaseMichela Noseda Imperial College London United Kingdom09 30 10 00Regulation of cardiomyocyte maturation and cardiac regenerationMiguel Torres Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research Spain10 00 10 15Selected short talk 1010 15 10 30Selected short talk 1110 30 11 00Coffee break and meet the speakers11 00 11 30Endothelial inflammation consequences for cellular metabolismJoanna Kalucka Aarhus University Denmark11 30 12 00Egr1 is a master regulator of regenerative sOrganoid communicationsDan Huh University of Pennsylvania USA12 00 12 15Selected short talk 1212 15 12 30Selected short talk 1312 30 13 15Lunch13 15 14 00Career workshop Close the gap between academia and clinical application14 00 14 15Selected short talk 1414 15 14 30Selected short talk 1514 30 15 00Flash talk session 2Free evening Day 4 Thursday 19 February 20266 Time Europe Berlin Session09 00 13 45Session 5 Cardiovascular Communication IIChair to be confirmed09 00 09 30Heart kidney crosstalkRafael Kramann RWTH Aachen University Germany09 30 10 00Vascular development and its impact on cardiac functionKarina Yaniv Weizmann Institute of Science Israel10 00 10 15Selected short talk 1610 15 10 30Selected short talk 1710 30 11 00Coffee break and meet the speakers11 00 11 30Clonal hematopoiesis in cardiovascular communicationsStefanie Dimmeler Goethe University Germany11 30 11 45Selected short talk 1811 45 12 00Selected short talk 1912 00 12 15Selected short talk 2012 15 13 00Lunch13 00 13 45Career workshop Close the gap between academia and clinical application13 45 14 15Knowledge based machine learning to extract disease mechanisms from spatial multi omicsJulio Saez Rodriguez EMBL EBI Hinxton United Kingdom14 15 14 45Epigenetics of cardiometabolic diseaseRoger Foo National University of Singapore Singapore14 45 15 00Selected short talk 2115 00 15 15Selected short talk 2215 15 16 15Keynote lecture From regenerative biology to clinical applicationJames F Martin Texas Heart Institute USA16 15 16 45Coffee break and meet the speakers16 45 18 45Poster Session 2 even numbers 18 45 20 45Conference dinner in the canteen20 45 00 00Party Practical information Registration fees On site registration fees Your registration for the on site event includes Admission to the event Possibility to submit an abstract Meals and coffee breaks Conference materials Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded A letter to support your visa application for more information check the Travel and accommodation tab Accommodation and travel are not included in the fees participants are expected to book and pay their own expenses On site Academia 450On site PhD Student 350On site Industry 770On site Journal Editors 300 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend onsite at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in Meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme Virtual registration fees Your virtual registration for the event includes Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Opportunity to submit questions Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Virtual Academia 200Virtual PhD Student 150Virtual Industry 275 Note accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary on site or virtual press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of 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abstract and participate in the poster sessions Unfortunately abstracts will not be accepted from virtual participants After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly after registering The same login credentials are used for both processes Things to keep in mind when preparing the abstract Abstract body the limit of 2 000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised Title the title should not exceed 20 words Only the first word of the title should start with a capital letter and the rest should be lowercase Authors and affiliations fill in the author s details as requested in the online form The compulsory fields are First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and Email Kindly mark only one author in the role of First Author and please don t forget to indicate who will be the Presenter Please enter your co authors correctly via the system by adding accounts together with their organisation institute Do not copy paste them into the body of the abstract text as they will not be indexed in the abstract book Presentation types when submitting your abstract you can apply for an oral or poster presentation A selection process will take place with the results announced 3 weeks 21 days after the abstract submission deadline For detailed instructions on how to submit a conference abstract follow the instructions provided in this video Please 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notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers and organisers when attending a conference Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or childcare facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers In order to apply for this grant you must be registered by the abstract submission deadline There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Application On site participants You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your abstract In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Virtual participants If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers and travel grants during the motivation letter or abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details View our list of external funding opportunities or refer to the FAQ page Become an event reporter At our conferences we also offer the option to become an event reporter By attending the meeting sharing your insights on social media and writing a summary report you can offset the conference fees Please read the instructions on how to apply Travel and accommodation Visa We can send you a registration confirmation to support your visa procedure not an official invitation letter Please contact the Conference Officer responsible for your event For more information please see here Travel If you are travelling to Heidelberg via aeroplane train car or long distance bus you can find useful information here Accommodation Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee As changes in our events are possible it is recommended that you book flights trains and hotels with flexible options and favourable cancellation conditions Invited speakers please be wary of fraudulent hotel services contacting you to ask for payments see our Accommodation Scam Alert for more information The hotels below have rooms on hold for participants until 25 January 2026 in some cases at special rates Please email the hotel directly quoting the booking code NCB26 01 to confirm the exact price of the room Hotel AnlageHotel Holl nder Hof Meininger HeidelbergHotel Bayrischer Hof Hotel ibis HeidelbergHotel MonptiB B HotelInterCity Hotel HeidelbergPremier Inn Heidelberg City ZentrumThe Heidelberg Exzellenz HotelISG Hotel Staycity Aparthotel HeidelbergHilton HeidelbergLeonardo Hotel Heidelberg City CentreHotel Vier Jahreszeiten Heidelberg Local transportation Conference shuttle buses These buses are free of charge for participants and depart from designated bus stops near the hotels to EMBL and back mornings and evenings The bus stops for this conference are Staycity Aparthotel Speyerer Str 7 Kurf rsten Anlage opposite main train station Premier Inn City Zentrum Kurf rsten Anlage 23 Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg City Center Bergheimer Str 63 Neckarm nzplatz Heidelberg Tourist Information Peterskirche bus stop Hilton Hotel Kurf rsten Anlage 1 ISG Hotel Im Eichwald 19 View Conference shuttle bus stops and hotels in a larger map Please note that some bus stops may not be used for this event Other local transportation In addition to the shuttle busses there is also the public bus 28 that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time For more information see here Further details Address EMBL Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about travel and accommodation please refer to the FAQ page On site information Here you will find useful information for when you are onsite at the event Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or at someone the registration desk Charging stations There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your electronic devices In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your printouts at the registration desk Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Lost and found Lost and found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Room for prayers meditation and yoga There is a room for prayer yoga and meditation located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room EMBL campus map Health and safety notes Please take a moment to read our health and safety policy Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC registration desk room 10 205 Dial the emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Be prepared to answer the following questions where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid The Heidelberg University Hospital or Universit tsklinikum has a 24 hour accident and emergency facility and is at Im Neuenheimer Feld 672 It is a 8 km or a 20 minute taxi ride away from EMBL In a medical emergency the ambulance service generally transports patients to this hospital Please remember to bring your own medication Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you need a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg The EMBL course and conference office team are able to advise you on where to turn for emergency or non emergency medical treatment in Heidelberg and can assist you in making appointments and or arranging transport to get to the pharmacy or a doctor of your choice if necessary Please note we are not however permitted to personally accompany you off campus Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Event platform Access Access to the event platform is given to all on site and virtual participants You can use the event platform to Access to all the livestreamed talks Opportunity to submit questions for virtual participants Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for 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OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia Kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Conference overview Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of human mortality, and despite an active research community many of the underlying mechanisms are unknown. Open questions surround molecular triggers, the relationship of GxE, impact of epigenetics, the role of sex, inflammation and microbiome, as well as metabolism and multi-organ links in cardiovascular disease. Advanced molecular and human-mimicking tissue engineering techniques are revolutionizing the way we approach cardiovascular discovery research. These developments led to the inaugural “The new cardiobiology” meeting at EMBL in 2024. In light of further technical advances in the field, the conference will repeat in 2026 and seek to unite...

24 February - 27 February 2026

Collectivity in living systems: emergence, function, and evolution

Tomás Alarcón, Bernat Corominas-Murtra, Jordi van Gestel, Nicoletta Petridou, Allyson Sgro

Description OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical informationSponsorsMedia kitAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Symposium overview Many of life s most fascinating phenomena emerge from interactions among its building blocks The initiation of a heartbeat the formation of bird flocks or the appearance of several pathologies can be explained with surprising accuracy through simple and universal principles arising from the interactions of the microscopic constituents of the system Understanding how collective behaviour propagates across levels in biological systems from cells tissues organs organisms to animal groups becomes in consequence a key and pressing issue lying at the core of the understanding of living systems This symposium aims to cover the common principles underlying the emergence of collective properties across biological systems We will focus on the traits entailed by collective behaviour including coordination cooperation emergence interaction and decision making We will discuss those traits in a plethora of biological systems from bacterial biofilms cytoskeletal elements cell migration tissue and organ formation disease models animal behaviour and evolution both at the theoretical and empirical level Session topics Theory of collective emergence Pattern formation Evolution of collectivity Information processing Multicellular development Collective cell migration Microbial collectives Animal collectives Speakers Keynote speakers Iain D Couzin Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior Germany Prisca Liberali Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research Switzerland Speakers Daniel Amor cole Normale Sup rieure France Pawel Burkhardt University of Bergen Norway Helen Byrne University of Oxford UK Elena Casacuberta CSIC Universitat Pompeu Fabra Spain Serena Ding Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior Germany Deborah Gordon Stanford University USA Isabella Graf EMBL Heidelberg Germany Oleg Igoshin Rice University USA Susanna Manrubia Spanish National Centre for Biotechnology CSIC Spain Ant nia Monteiro National University of Singapore Singapore William Ratcliff Georgia Institute of Technology USA Alan Rodrigues The Rockefeller University USA Julia Schwartzman University of Southern California USA Tatsuo Shibata RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research Japan Ricard Sol Universitat Pompeu Fabra Spain Gurol Suel University of California San Diego USA Ga per Tka ik IST Austria Austria Scientific organisers Tom s Alarc n Centre de Recerca Matem tica CRM Barcelona Spain Bernat Corominas Murtra University of Graz Austria Jordi van Gestel EMBL Heidelberg Germany Nicoletta Petridou EMBL Heidelberg Germany Allyson Sgro HHMI USA Conference organisers Karo Wolkersdorfer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Programme Are you on social media Post using EESCollectivity and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise The bus schedule for the shuttle bus will also be available here in due time Day 1 Tuesday 24 February 2026 TimeDescription12 00 13 30Registration and light refreshments13 30 13 45Opening remarks13 45 14 45Keynote 1Prisca Liberali Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research Switzerland14 45 18 30Session 114 45 15 30Ricard Sole15 30 15 45Selected short talk 115 45 16 00Selected short talk 216 00 16 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers16 30 17 00Susanna Manrubia17 00 17 15Selected short talk 317 15 17 30Selected short talk 417 30 18 30Networking18 30 20 00Dinner in Canteen20 00 21 30Evening program tba Day 2 Wednesday 25 February 2026 09 00 12 00Session 209 00 09 30Ga per Tka ik09 30 09 45Selected short talk 509 45 10 00Selected short talk 610 00 10 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 30 11 00Nematode collective behaviour at mesoscaleSerena Ding Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior Germany11 00 11 15Selected short talk 711 15 11 45Antonia Monteiro11 45 12 00Selected short talk 812 00 13 30Lunch and Meet the Editors13 30 16 30Session 313 30 14 00Proximity to critical and bifurcation points for biological function and robustnessIsabella Graf EMBL Heidelberg Germany14 00 14 15Selected short talk 914 15 14 30Selected short talk 1014 30 15 00Coffee Break and Meet the speakers15 00 15 30Will Ratcliff15 30 15 45Selected short talk 1115 45 16 00Selected short talk 1216 00 16 30Flash talk session 116 30 18 00Poster Session 1 odd numbers Free evening Day 3 Thursday 26 February 2026 09 00 12 00Session 409 00 09 30Gurol Suel09 30 09 45Selected short talk 1309 45 10 00Selected short talk 1410 00 10 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 30 11 00Epigenetics beyond the cell how cell collectives organize fate and form during morphogenesisAlan Rodrigues The Rockefeller University USA11 00 11 15Selected short talk 1511 15 11 45The ecology of collective behaviorDeborah Gordon Stanford University USA11 45 12 00Selected short talk 1612 00 13 30Lunch13 30 16 30Session 513 30 14 00Form and function of marine bacterial collectivesJulia Schwartzman University of Southern California USA14 00 14 15Selected short talk 1714 15 14 30Selected short talk 1814 30 15 00Coffee Break and Meet the speakers15 00 15 30Collective chiral behaviors of multicellular systemsTatsuo Shibata RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research Japan15 30 15 45Selected short talk 1915 45 16 15Helen Byrne16 15 16 30Selected short talk 2016 30 17 00Flash talk session 217 00 18 30Poster Session 2 even numbers 18 30 20 30Conference dinner in the canteen20 30 00 00Party Day 4 Friday 27 February 2026 09 00 13 00Session 609 00 09 30Designing microbial communities for desired metabolisms and functionsDaniel R Amor cole Normale Sup rieure France09 30 09 45Selected short talk 2109 45 10 15From the unicellular to multicellular transition studying the individual and the collective behaviourElena Casacuberta CSIC Universitat Pompeu Fabra Spain10 15 10 45Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 45 11 15The deep evolutionary origins of neuronsPawel Burkhardt University of Bergen Norway11 15 11 30Selected short talk 2211 30 12 30Keynote 2Iain D Couzin Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior Germany12 30 12 45Closing Remarks and Poster Prize Announcements13 00Packed lunch and departure Practical information Registration fees On site registration fees include Admission to the event Meals and coffee breaks Conference materials Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Accommodation and travel are not included in the fees Participants are expected to book and pay their own expenses On site Academia 750On site PhD Student 650On site Industry 950On site Journal Editors 300 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme Virtual registration fees include Possibility to submit an abstract Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Opportunity to submit questions Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Virtual Academia 240Virtual PhD Student 190Virtual Industry 290 Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary on site or virtual press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Karo Wolkersdorfer for more information Please note that we do not offer complimentary 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not be accepted from virtual participants After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly after registering The same login credentials are used for both processes Things to keep in mind when preparing the abstract Please state your First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and email address Abstract body The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be 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will prepare a variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Charging stations There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Room for prayers meditation and yoga There is a room for prayer yoga and meditation located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room EMBL campus map Health and safety notes Please take a moment to read our health and safety policy Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Be prepared to answer the following questions Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is 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offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1350 Social 1600 900 About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical informationSponsorsMedia kitAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Symposium overview Many of life’s most fascinating phenomena emerge from interactions among its building blocks. The initiation of a heartbeat, the formation of bird flocks or the appearance of several pathologies can be explained with surprising accuracy through simple and universal principles arising from the interactions of the microscopic constituents of the system. Understanding how collective behaviour propagates across levels in biological systems – from cells, tissues, organs, organisms to animal groups – becomes, in consequence, a key and pressing issue lying at the core of the understanding of living systems. This symposium aims to cover the common principles underlying the emergence of collective properties...

2 March - 6 March 2026

Introduction to multi-omics data integration and visualisation

Meredith Willmott

Description With the increase in the volume of data across the whole spectrum of biology more opportunities as well as challenges have been created to identify novel perspectives and answer questions in life sciences This may also include public domain data which can provide added value to data derived through the researcher s own work and inform experimental design This introductory course will highlight the challenges that researchers face in integrating multi omics data sets using biological examples The course will focus on the use of public data resources and open access tools for enabling integrated working with an emphasis on data visualisation This course will not include systems biology modelling or machine learning A major element of this course is a group project where participants will be placed in small groups to work together on a challenge set by trainers from EMBL EBI data resource and research teams This allows participants to explore the bioinformatics tools and resources introduced in the course and to apply these to a set problem providing hands on experience of relevance to their own research The group work will culminate in a presentation session involving all participants on the final day of the course allowing wider discussion on the benefits and challenges of integrating data Curious about what the group projects look like Explore the ones created during the last run of this course for inspiration Group projects 2025... With the increase in the volume of data across the whole spectrum of biology, more opportunities, as well as challenges, have been created to identify novel perspectives and answer questions in life sciences. This may also include public domain data, which can provide added value to data derived through the researcher’s own work and inform experimental design. This introductory course will highlight the challenges that researchers face in integrating multi-omics data sets using biological examples. The course will focus on the use of public data resources and open access tools for enabling integrated working, with an emphasis on data visualisation. This course will not include systems biology modelling or machine learning.A major element of this course is a group project, where participants will be placed in small groups to work together on a challenge set by trainers from EMBL-EBI...

2 March - 6 March 2026

Spatial gene expression at species agnostic level

Vladimir Benes, Monika Dabrowska, Dirk Jürgensen

Description OverviewOrganisersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsors Overview Application is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Course overview This interactive course will introduce participants to a new generation of a spatially resolved transcriptomics assay provided by 10x Genomics Objectives The Visium Cytassist Spatial Gene Expression Solution uses probes targeting the whole transcriptome for intact tissue sections in morphological context offering a previously inaccessible view of tissue biology These two complementary methods to study tissue come together on Visium Cytassist Spatial Gene Expression slides Through practical work in the lab and theoretical sessions the participants will learn the entire workflow of sample preparation of fresh frozen tissue samples fixation and sequencing library preparation Utilising the 10x Genomics Loupe Browser pipeline the participants will also have hands on training in spatial transcriptomics data analysis Audience This is an interdisciplinary course designed for molecular biologists as well as researchers more familiar with morphology analysis by brightfield and fluorescence microscopy who are seeking to introduce the 10x Genomics Visium Cytassist Spatial Gene Expression application into their labs research Modules resources Overview of 10x Genomics Visium Cytassist Spatial Gene Expression technology Focusing on fresh frozen samples with Hematoxylin and Eosin H E staining Alternative staining by Immunofluorescence and usage of FFPE samples as starting material Pre recorded application lectures on Spatial Transcriptomics Theoretical aspects of cryosectioning and brightfield and fluorescence microscopy Visium Spatial Gene Expression data analysis using Loupe Browser license free 1 on 1 Project Consultation with application specialist optional service offered at the discretion of the individual participant Learning outcomes After this course you will be able to Appreciate the importance of spatially resolved transcriptomics data Realise the significance of properly prepared tissue sections by cryosectioning Understand the requirements for brightfield and fluorescent tissue slide imaging Analyse and interpret data output using Loupe Browser What past participants say about the course Gene expression at spatial resolution workshop was amazing Thanks to the organizing team and all the trainers I could practice each step from sectioning to data analysis Also meeting with other participants with varying backgrounds and the expert lecturers was a great opportunity Mustafa Beter University of Eastern Finland Finland This course provided a week of hands on practical training on 10X Visium complemented by scientific talks and discussions Not only was I introduced to the workflow of the technique but I also received advice tailored to my specific research question and tissue type Rounded off with a thorough step by step guide on data analysis I now feel confident to start my experiments soon Lisa Mayrginther Maastricht University The Netherlands Organisers Scientific organisers Vladimir Benes EMBL Heidelberg Germany Monika Dabrowska 10x Genomics United Kingdom Dirk J rgensen 10x Genomics Germany Course organisers Sophie Dutzi EMBL Heidelberg Germany Irena Provaznikova EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBLSpatialOmics and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings and protocol reading with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q A and the programme is subject to change Day 1 Monday 2 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation08 45 09 00RegistrationCourtyard Room A B09 00 09 30Welcome and house notes and course overviewCourtyard Room A B09 30 10 30Flashtalks by participantsCourtyard Room A B10 30 11 00Coffee break11 00 12 00Lecture 1 Introduction to the Visium Spatial Gene Expression WorkflowCourtyard Room A B12 00 13 00LunchEMBL Canteen13 00 15 30Practical session 1 Sample fixation staining and probe hybridizationTraining Lab A B15 30 16 00Coffee break16 00 18 00CryoStat demo session ALMF tour and imagingDB unit ALMF18 00 19 00Lecture 2 Imaging good practicesCourtyard Room A B19 00 20 00DinnerEMBL Canteen Day 2 Tuesday 3 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation09 00 09 05Overview of the dayTraining Lab B09 05 10 05Practical session 2 Post hybridzation wash probe ligationTraining Lab B10 05 11 05Lecture 3 A DNA toolbox for spatial biologyCourtyard Room A B11 05 12 05Practical session 3 Post ligation washTraining Lab B12 05 13 05LunchEMBL Canteen13 05 17 05Practical session 4 Cytassist sessionTraining Lab B17 05 17 35Practical session 5 Probe extensionTraining Lab B17 35 18 35Lecture 4 Rubbish in equals rubbish out the importance of sample qualityCourtyard Room A B18 35 19 35DinnerEMBL Canteen Day 3 Wednesday 4 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation09 00 09 05Overview of the dayTraining Lab B09 05 10 35Practical session 6 Probe elution and pre amplificationTraining Lab B10 35 10 50Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B10 50 11 50Practical session 7 SPRI beads clean upTraining Lab B11 50 12 50LunchEMBL Canteen12 50 13 50Lecture 5 Studying the shark embryo to understand the cellular origin and evolution of the vertebrate brainCourtyard Room A B13 50 14 05Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B14 05 15 05Practical session 8 qPCR cycle number determinationTraining Lab B15 05 16 05Lecture 6 to be confirmedCourtyard Room A B16 05 Free evening Day 4 Thursday 5 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation09 00 09 20Lecture 7 qPCR results explainedCourtyard Room A B09 20 10 00Practical session 9 Index PCRTraining Lab B10 00 10 30Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B10 30 11 45Practical session 10 Final clean up and QCTraining Lab B11 45 12 30LunchEMBL Canteen12 30 13 30Lecture 8 NGS an end point or a new beginning Courtyard Room A B13 30 13 50Lecture 9 Bioanalyzer results explainedCourtyard Room A B13 50 15 50CryoStat demo session IC tour and imagingDB ALMF IC15 50 16 05Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B16 05 17 30Lecture 10 and demo Loop Browser and Space rangerCourtyard Room A B17 30 18 00Departure downtown18 00 19 30Free time downtown19 30 22 00Course dinner Day 5 Friday 6 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SessionLocation09 00 10 30Practical session data analysisComputer Training Lab10 30 11 00Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B11 00 12 00Practical session data analysisComputer Training Lab12 00 13 00LunchEMBL Canteen13 00 14 00Lecture 11 to be confirmedCourtyard Room A B14 00 14 30Course wrap upCourtyard Room A B14 30Departure Practical information Registration fees The course is limited to 16 participants For selection purposes please note that your application will not be considered without a letter of motivation Registration fees Your registration for this course includes Admission to the event Meals and coffee breaks Course materials Access to the e learning platform A letter to support your visa application for more information check the Travel and accommodation tab Accommodation and travel are not included in the fees participants are expected to book and pay their own expenses Academia 740PhD Student 740Industry 1250 Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Cancellation policy If you are no longer able to take part in the course please inform your course contact responsible for this event Your registration and the submitted motivation letter will be deleted Please also check our Terms and Conditions for the cancellation policy Submitting a motivation letter Submitting a motivation letter After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2 000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course from outside Europe The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grants There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers trainers and organisers when attending a course Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant Applies to selected courses only Availability will be indicated during the abstract or motivation letter submission process This grant covers costs related to your attendance to the course registration travel and accommodation costs The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant depends on when you received your university entrance qualification e g Abitur A Levels High School Diploma Final State Examination for PhD and MD students as well as graduates the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course for postdocs the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course Application You can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application For some events applications for Childcare Grants will still be done by email Information about the grant will be sent out shortly after the abstract motivation letter deadline Please contact the event Conference Officer if you have any questions Selection A selection process will take place with the results announced by email to all applicants submitters We aim to announce 3 weeks 21 days after the abstract submission deadline but delays may occur Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Further details Check out this list of external funding opportunities For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Travel and accommodation Visa We can send you a registration confirmation to support your visa procedure not an official invitation letter Please contact the Conference Officer responsible for your event For more information please see here Travel If you are travelling to Heidelberg via aeroplane train car or long distance bus you can find useful information here Accommodation Accommodation is not included in the registration fee A mix of single and twin rooms have been reserved for 5 nights from Sunday 1 March to Friday 6 March at the ISG hotel Single rooms are limited and will be available on a first come first served basis After the selection process selected participants should contact the hotel directly to make a booking with a booking code SPA26 01 by the deadline of Monday 2 February 2026 We recommend that all course participants stay at the dedicated hotel for the course Local transportation Course shuttle buses Shuttle buses will go from the ISG Hotel to EMBL and back mornings and evenings A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting Other local transportation In addition to the shuttle busses there is also the public bus 28 that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time For more information see here You may also walk from the ISG Hotel to EMBL takes up to 30 minutes Map to walk from ISG Hotel to EMBL Further details Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about travel and accommodation please refer to the FAQ page On site information Here you will find useful information for when you are onsite at the event Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Charging stations There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Room for prayers meditation and yoga There is a room for prayer yoga and meditation located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room EMBL campus map Health and safety notes Please take a moment to read our health and safety policy Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Be prepared to answer the following questions Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid The Heidelberg University Hospital or Universit tsklinikum has a 24 hour accident and emergency facility and is at Im Neuenheimer Feld 672 It is a 8km or a 20 minute taxi ride away from EMBL In a medical emergency the ambulance service generally transports patients to this hospital Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg The EMBL course and conference office team are able to advise you on where to turn for emergency or non emergency medical treatment in Heidelberg and can assist you in making appointments and or arranging transport to get to the pharmacy or a doctor of your choice if necessary Please note we are not however permitted to personally accompany you off campus Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Technical requirements and event software delete if no technical requirements for this course Event software The EMBL eCampus learning platform will be used to collaborate communicate and network with all of the course participants All participants will receive information on how to join shortly before the course We recommend using Chrome Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers for eCampus Zoom will be used for the live talks and Q A sessions More information will be provided closer to the start of the course Other information While using the software during the course please make sure you have nothing else using your bandwidth We recommend using a wired connection Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs and terms and conditions on our Information for Participants page Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de... OverviewOrganisersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsors Overview Application is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Course overview This interactive course will introduce participants to a new generation of a spatially resolved transcriptomics assay provided by 10x Genomics. Objectives The Visium Cytassist Spatial Gene Expression Solution uses probes targeting the whole transcriptome for intact tissue sections in morphological context, offering a previously inaccessible view of tissue biology. These two complementary methods to study tissue come together on Visium Cytassist Spatial Gene Expression slides. Through practical work in the lab and theoretical sessions, the participants will learn the entire workflow of sample preparation of fresh-frozen tissue samples, fixation and sequencing library...

9 March - 13 March 2026

Protein quality control for downstream processes

Karine Lapouge, Bertrand Raynal, Kim Remans

Description OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Course overview Purified proteins are used in various types of scientific experiments and fields For example in structural biology insights into the functional mechanisms can be obtained by elucidating the 3D molecular structure of proteins and protein complexes using technologies such as X ray crystallography cryo EM and NMR In order for these experiments to produce reliable and biologically relevant results they must be performed using high quality proteins that are active properly folded in the right oligomeric state and contain correctly inserted co factors Ensuring that these parameters are fulfilled requires quality control In this course we want to help the participants to become acquainted with the concept of protein quality control and provide them with an overview of the specific protein requirements for various downstream applications Different techniques that can be applied for this purpose will be introduced and participants will have the opportunity to get hands on experience with these technologies Audience This course is aimed at life science researchers of all levels who are using or plan to use purified proteins in their wet lab experiments After this course participants should be familiar with the biochemical and biophysical techniques that can be applied to ensure that they are working with high quality protein samples suitable for the planned downstream experiments Modules resources Basic Information Protein expression and purification process Protein concentration Buffer conditions pH ionic strength buffer components Purity and intactness SDS PAGE right size no degradation UV VIS spectrum nucleic acid contaminations Mass spectrometry expected molecular weight and amino acid sequence Homogeneity polydispersity SEC SEC MALS oligomeric state no aggregates molar mass DLS presence of aggregates Mass photometry oligomeric state molar mass Flow Induced Dispersion Analysis presence of aggregates Folding state and conformational stability Circular dichroism secondary structure influence of buffer conditions and or ligands Nano DSF thermofluor optimal buffer conditions thermal stability Activity Enzymatic assays functionality Interaction studies ITC MST Flow Induced Dispersion Analysis affinity for binding partners Learning outcomes During the course specialists from both academia and industry will work closely together to introduce technologies frequently used in protein quality control Some of these methodologies can be utilised both to assess protein quality and as standalone biophysical characterisation techniques Our main goals are Teach the participants how to perform proper protein quality control checks Introduce the participants to various biophysical techniques used for protein characterization such as SEC MALS DLS SLS mass photometry DSF flow induced dispersion analysis and spectroscopy Show participants how to characterize protein interactions using ITC and flow induced dispersion analysis When possible allow participants to apply these technologies to characterise their own protein samples in the practicals Overall increase the success rate reliability and reproducibility of downstream experiments in which purified proteins are used Pre requisites technical requirements for joining the course Participants are highly encouraged to bring their own sample s for protein quality control and biophysical characterization experiments during the practical sessions This will provide an opportunity to directly apply the course content to their own research However bringing samples is not mandatory for course registration Participants without samples are equally welcome and will still gain the full benefit of the training provided What past participants say about the course This advanced course was my first live experience at the EMBL and it was superb It was packed with great lectures state of the art technology fruitful discussions and beautiful people The course was also a great opportunity to meet new people and expand your network Highly recommend and I will definitely attend the next event Klemen Mezgec National Institute of Chemistry Ljubljana Slovenia Speakers Speakers trainers and staff Amit Meir Ben Efraim University of Glasgow UK Markus Epe Appled PhotoPhysics Germany Felix Gloge Waters Wyatt Germany To be confirmed Waters Wyatt Germany David Haak FidaBio Germany Hasse Hedeby FidaBio Danmark Sebastian Joecks Refeyn Germany Karine Lapouge EMBL Heidelberg Germany Kelvin Lau EPFL Switzerland Andr Matagne Universit de Li ge Belgium Bertrand Raynal Institut Pasteur France Kim Remans EMBL Heidelberg Germany Mandy Rettel EMBL Heidelberg Germany Agatha Rosenthal Malvern Pananalytical UK Kritika Sahni Ray FidaBio Denmark Jan Schaeferkordt Refeyn Germany Sascha Schifrin Waters Wyatt Germany Peter Spies FidaBio Denmark Bernd Tartsch Malvern PanAnlytical Germany Anne Zemella Fraunhofer IZI BB Germany Scientific organisers Karine Lapouge EMBL Heidelberg Germany Kim Remans EMBL Heidelberg Germany Bertrand Raynal Institut Pasteur France Course organisers Luc a Rodriguez Minutta Course and Conference Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Michelle Steinhauer Scientific Training Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Programme Are you on social media Post using EMBLProteinQC and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Day 1 Monday 09 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation14 00 14 15Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel14 30 15 00Welcome house notes course overviewKarine Lapouge EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard Room A B15 00 15 45Lecture 1 part 1 An overview of protein expression and purification methods for obtaining high quality protein samplesKim Remans EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard Room A B15 45 16 15Coffee Break Courtyard Room A B16 15 17 05Flash Talks round 1 10 students Courtyard Room A B17 05 17 55Lecture 2 Assessing and improving protein sample qualityBetrand Raynal Institut Pasteur FranceCourtyard Room A B17 55 18 10Coffee BreakCourtyard Room A B18 10 19 00Flash Talks round 2 10 students Courtyard Room A B19 00 20 30DinnerATC Rooftop bar Day 2 Tuesday 10 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 30 08 45Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel09 00 09 10Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B09 10 10 00Lecture 1 part 2 An overview of protein expression and purification methods for obtaining high quality protein samplesKim Remans EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard Room A B10 00 10 30Applied PhotoPhysics introductionCourtyard Room A B10 30 11 00FidaBio introductionCourtyard Room A B11 00 11 15Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B11 15 11 45Malvern introductionCourtyard Room A B11 45 12 15Refeyn introductionCourtyard Room A B12 15 12 45Wyatt Waters introductionCourtyard Room A B12 45 13 45LunchEMBL Canteen13 45 14 45Lecture 3 Membrane proteinsAmit Meir Ben Efraim University of Glasgow UKCourtyard Room A B14 45 15 00Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B15 00 18 30Practical session 1Training Lab A B18 30 20 00DinnerTo be confirmed20 00 20 30Bus from EMBL to HotelEMBL bus stop Day 3 Wednesday 11 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 30 08 45Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel09 00 09 10Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B12 40 13 30LunchEMBL Canteen13 30 14 45Lecture 4 Spectroscopy Methods for Protein Quality ControlAndre Matagne University of Liege BelgiumCourtyard Room A B14 45 15 15Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B15 15 18 45Practical session 3Training Lab A B15 00 15 30Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B18 45 20 00DinnerTo be confirmed 20 00 20 15Bus from EMBL to HotelEMBL bus stop Day 4 Thursday 12 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 30 08 45Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel09 00 09 10Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B9 10 12 40Practical session 4Training Lab A B12 40 13 30LunchEMBL Canteen13 30 14 20Lecture 5 Mass spectroscopy methods used in protein characterisation and quality controlMandy Rettel EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard Room A B14 20 15 10Lecture 6 To be confirmedKelvin Lau EPFL Lausanne SwitzerlandCourtyard Room A B15 10 15 40Coffee BreakCourtyard Room A B15 40 16 30Lecture 7 Cell freeAnne Zemella Fraunhofer IZI BB GermanyCourtyard Room A B16 30 17 00PEPCF tour groups 1 and 2Data collection groups 3 and 4PEPCF EMBLTraining Lab A B17 00 17 30PEPCF tour groups 3 and 4Data collection groups 1 and 2PEPCF EMBLTraining Lab A B17 30 18 00Bus from EMBL to Heidelberg downtownEMBL bus stop18 00 19 00Free time at Heidelberg downtown19 00 21 00Dinner downtownTo beconfirmed21 00 21 30Available bus to ISG Hotel Day 5 Friday 13 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 30 08 45Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel09 00 09 10Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B9 10 12 00Preparation of student presentationsCourtyard Room A B12 00 13 00LunchEMBL Canteen13 00 14 00Discussion group 1Courtyard Room A B14 00 15 00Discussion group 2Courtyard Room A B15 00 15 30Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B15 30 16 30Discussion group 3Courtyard Room A B16 30 17 30Discussion group 4Courtyard Room A B17 30 18 00Feed back and closing remarksCourtyard Room A B Practical information Registration fees and motivation letter The course is limited to 20 participants For selection purposes please note that your application will not be considered without a letter of motivation Registration Registration fees include admission course materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Academia 740PhD Student 740Industry 1250 A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Motivation letter submission After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course from outside Europe The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers trainers and organisers when attending a course Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant Applies to selected courses only Availability will be indicated during the motivation letter submission process This grant covers costs related to your attendance at the course registration travel and accommodation costs The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant depends on when you received your university entrance qualification e g Abitur A Levels High School Diploma Final State Examination for PhD and MD students as well as graduates the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course for postdocs the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course Application You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your motivation letter for courses In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application For the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Travel Grant there is a pre application question during the motivation letter submission process and if selected you will be requested to complete a standard form and documentation consisting of your travel expense estimation Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of all financial assistance during the motivation letter selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the course Selection is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details See our list of external funding opportunities and for further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Travel information For travel information please see here If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Hotel Accommodation is not included in the registration fee Participants are expected to book and pay for their own accommodation A mix of single and twin rooms have been reserved for 4 nights 09 13 March 2026 at the Hotel ISG Heidelberg Single rooms are limited and will be available on a first come first served basis After the selection process selected participants should contact the hotel directly to make a booking with a booking code code of your course e g PQC26 01 by the deadline of 6 February 2026 We recommend that all course participants stay in the dedicated hotel for the course Local transport Shuttle buses will go from the Hotel to EMBL and back mornings and evenings A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting Further details Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg GermanyFor more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Travel information For travel information please see here If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the laboratories Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL Merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus Log in using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Map to walk from ISG Hotel to EMBL Additional information Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany ATC orientation map Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions COVID 19 safety policy and travelling to EMBL on our Information for Participants page Technical requirements and event software Event software The EMBL eCampus learning platform will be used to collaborate communicate and network with all of the course participants All participants will receive information on how to join shortly before the course We recommend using Chrome Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers for eCampus Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1350 Social 1600 900 PPT Slide 16 9... OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Course overview Purified proteins are used in various types of scientific experiments and fields. For example, in structural biology, insights into the functional mechanisms can be obtained by elucidating the 3D molecular structure of proteins and protein complexes using technologies such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM and NMR. In order for these experiments to produce reliable and biologically relevant results, they must be performed using high-quality proteins that are active, properly folded, in the right oligomeric state and contain correctly inserted co-factors. Ensuring that these parameters are fulfilled requires quality control. In this course, we want to help the participants to...

10 March - 13 March 2026

AI and biology

Mohammed AlQuraishi, Wolfgang Huber, Anna Kreshuk, Mor Nitzan

Description OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview Artificial intelligence AI is transforming virtually all areas of science and the life sciences are no exception AI based methods are pushing the limits of what is possible in experimental design data analysis simulation and modelling The aim of this symposium is to catalyse synergistic interactions between AI researchers in different subfields of biology and biomedicine by exploring shared theoretical approaches cross domain experiments foundation models and data integration as well as shared topics in dissemination of tools agent based workflows and collaboration with experimental labs Furthermore we will look into the future and discuss how the concerted actions of AI and life science communities can enable both fields to exploit the full potential of the ongoing data deluge and find new application areas ripe for disruption by AI AI based analytics is subject to active research in many areas of biology and biomedicine including sequencing imaging text structural and functional modalities where the development of AI based analysis is largely happening independently The aim of our symposium is to bring these communities together to discuss topics of mutual interest to make progress including on the theoretical methodological side and on the more strategic issues of identifying the next areas of high potential Session topics Foundation models for biology Cross domain cross modality learning Explainable AI and mechanistic interpretability From algorithms to biology Emerging topics Generative modeling What past participants say about the Symposium EMBL conferences are the perfect mix of interesting science stimulating discussions and friendly networking In no small part this is made possible by the streamlined organisation that EMBL staff provide Sebastian Lobentanzer Institute for Computational Biomedicine Heidelberg University Hospital Germany The conference provided a comprehensive platform to explore the latest advancements innovative research and emerging trends at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biology The diverse range of presentations insightful discussions and networking opportunities fostered collaboration and inspired new ideas Qian Cheng Nature Communications Springer Nature UK Speakers Minkyung Baek Seoul National University South Korea Maria Brbic EPFL Switzerland Charlotte Bunne EPFL Switzerland Jan Funke HHMI Janelia Research Campus USA Leeat Keren Weizmann Institute of Science Israel Faisal Mahmood Faisal Mahmood Harvard Medical School USA Frank No Microsoft Research Germany Dana Pe er Sloan Kettering Institute USA Barak Raveh The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Israel Oliver Stegle EMBL Heidelberg Germany Martin Steinegger Seoul National University South Korea Marinka Zitnik Harvard University USA Scientific organisers Mohammed AlQuraishi Columbia University USA Wolfgang Huber EMBL Heidelberg Germany Anna Kreshuk EMBL Heidelberg Germany Mor Nitzan The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Israel Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming virtually all areas of science, and the life sciences are no exception. AI-based methods are pushing the limits of what is possible in experimental design, data analysis, simulation, and modelling. The aim of this symposium is to catalyse synergistic interactions between AI researchers in different subfields of biology and biomedicine by exploring shared theoretical approaches, cross-domain experiments, foundation models, and data integration, as well as shared topics in dissemination of tools, agent-based workflows and collaboration with experimental labs. Furthermore, we...

16 March - 20 March 2026

Microscopy data analysis: machine learning and the BioImage Archive

Omotoke Labiyi

Description This virtual course will demonstrate how public bioimaging data resources centred around the BioImage Archive enable and enhance machine learning based image analysis The content will explore a variety of data types including electron and light microscopy and miscellaneous or multi modal imaging data at the cell and tissue scale Participants will cover contemporary biological image analysis with an emphasis on machine learning methods as well as how to access and use images from databases Virtual courseParticipants will learn via a mix of pre recorded lectures live presentations and trainer Q A sessions Practical experience will be developed through group activities and trainer led computational exercises Live sessions will be delivered using Zoom with additional support and asynchronous communication via Slack Pre recorded material may be provided before the course starts that participants will need to watch read or work through to gain the most out of the actual training event In the week before the course there will be a brief induction session Computational practicals will run on EMBL EBI s virtual training infrastructure meaning participants will not require access to a powerful computer or install complex software on their own machines Participants will need to be available between the hours of 08 00 18 00 GMT each day of the course Trainers will be available to assist answer questions and provide further explanations during these times... This virtual course will demonstrate how public bioimaging data resources, centred around the BioImage Archive, enable and enhance machine learning based image analysis. The content will explore a variety of data types, including electron and light microscopy and miscellaneous or multi-modal imaging data at the cell and tissue scale. Participants will cover contemporary biological image analysis with an emphasis on machine learning methods, as well as how to access and use images from databases.Virtual courseParticipants will learn via a mix of pre-recorded lectures, live presentations, and trainer Q&A sessions. Practical experience will be developed through group activities and trainer-led computational exercises. Live sessions will be delivered using Zoom with additional support and asynchronous communication via Slack.Pre-recorded material may be provided before the course starts...

17 March - 20 March 2026

The cellular mechanics of symbiosis: sensing friend from foe

Aileen Berasategui, Thomas Richards, Hassan Salem, Flora Vincent

Description OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview Host microbe interactions can be positive or negative for both a host organism and its symbiotic microbes Interacting with microbes can allow eukaryotes to acquire crucial functions such as metabolite synthesis or production of defensive chemicals However such interactions are often pathogenic in nature This cross disciplinary meeting picks up where the well received first edition in 2023 left off and will bring together scientists using cellular molecular ecological physiological and theory based approaches to explore the evolution of intimate species species interactions The aim is to understand the cellular systems metabolic pathways and ecological circumstances that drive transitions in symbiotic states for example as partnerships move from pathogenesis to beneficial and back again One key theme that will be addressed is how hosts distinguish friend from foe What biological functions from protein protein interactions to whole organism behaviours allow an organism to engage in stable symbiotic interactions Conversely which functions ensure partner fidelity and specificity in symbiosis Such insights will help to understand the complexities of symbiotic function What past participants say about the conference I am actually sad that an EMBL conference was the first in person international conference I attended during my PhD because now the bar is set so high for other conferences I applaud the organizers and EMBL for putting together such an amazing event and I look forward to attending my next EMBL conference Emma Kaszecki Trent University Canada The cellular mechanics of symbiosis was the best conference I ve attended I learned so much met so many great researchers and got a new perspective on my own work Gulnara Tagirdzhanova The Sainsbury Laboratory UK Speakers John Archibald Dalhousie University Canada Aileen Berasategui Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam The Netherlands Silvia Bulgheresi University of Vienna Austria Carolyn Elya Harvard University USA Takema Fukatsu National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology AIST Japan Nicole Gerardo Emory University USA Yoshitomo Kikuchi National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology AIST Japan Vasilis Kokkoris Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam The Netherlands John McCutcheon Arizona State University USA Eva Nowack Heinrich Heine University D sseldorf Germany Joseph Parker Caltech Center for Evolutionary Science USA Flora Vincent EMBL Heidelberg Germany Julia Vorholt Zambelli ETH Zurich Switzerland Arielle Woznica The University of Texas at Austin USA Norico Yamada University of Konstanz Germany Jonathan P Zehr University of California Santa Cruz USA Scientific organisers Aileen Berasategui Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam The Netherlands Thomas Richards University of Oxford UK Hassan Salem Max Planck Institute for Biology Germany Flora Vincent EMBL Heidelberg Germany Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview Host-microbe interactions can be positive or negative for both a host organism and its symbiotic microbes. Interacting with microbes can allow eukaryotes to acquire crucial functions such as metabolite synthesis or production of defensive chemicals. However, such interactions are often pathogenic in nature. This cross-disciplinary meeting picks up where the well-received first edition in 2023 left off and will bring together scientists using cellular, molecular, ecological, physiological, and theory-based approaches to explore the evolution of intimate species-species interactions. The aim is to understand the...

23 March - 29 March 2026

C. elegans: from genome editing to imaging

Simon Berger, Simone Koehler, Georgia Rapti, Pavak Shah

Description OverviewPreliminary programmeSponsors Overview Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Course overview C elegans is a widely used model organism in genomics cell biology neurobiology and evolution known for its fully sequenced genome completely mapped cell lineage and powerful experimental tools like advanced genetics and imaging Continuous advancements in techniques such as genome engineering and high resolution imaging further enhance its utility for various disciplines However cutting edge methods are often inaccessible even in established labs This course provides essential training for early career researchers entering these dynamic fields and specialists seeking to expand their expertise Through hands on practicals participants gain valuable experience in conducting experiments while lectures and discussions with leading faculty highlight how these technologies address key scientific questions The topics of the lectures include genome organisation cell division development tissue function physiology evolution and environmental interactions Practical sessions range from basic techniques including handling staging and maintenance to advanced and specialised techniques in genome editing sample preparation imaging and image analysis incorporating new methods like microfluidics based high throughput microscopy and analysis techniques including AI driven segmentation and spot detection This course offers a stimulating learning experience empowering researchers to fully leverage C elegans in advancing their scientific work Audience This practical course is aimed at early career scientists mostly postdocs and advanced graduate students with an interest in C elegans You are welcome to join if you have little or no prior experience in working with C elegans and want to use this model organism to advance your research but also if you are an experienced C elegans researcher who wants to expand their tool set The course will cover state of the art techniques that are or will become essential for a broad range of research topics What past participants say about the course This course is fantastic If you want to start working with C elegans this course will give youan amazing overview of what you will be able to do with this elegant worm The trainers andspeakers are extremely motivated and helpful You will be picked up at whatever level you maycurrently be and they do their best to teach the key steps of all the important techniques The other attendees were also super nice and helpful and I hope that the contacts gained from this course will develop into long lasting collaborators and friends I can absolutely recommend this course Martin Vogel TUD Dresden University of Technology Germany This course was everything I had hoped and more I have come away from it feeling like an allround better scientist with new techniques new ideas and new friends The organisers created a wonderful environment to learn and network Charlie Collingham University of Reading UK Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBOCelegans and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings protocol reading and computational exercises with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q A and the programme is subject to change Day 0 Onboarding Monday 9 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation15 30 16 30Onboarding session access to eCampus learning platform introduction on Zoom introduction to the course materials to be used and expectations from the participants overview of the tools used during the courseEMBL eCampus Day 1 Monday 23 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 40 08 50Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel bus stop08 50 09 00Registration09 00 09 30Health and safety briefingCourtyard Room A B09 30 12 30Optional Bootcamp A or BOption A Basic C elegans methodology maintenance propagation decontaminationTrainers Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyGeorgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCristina Pi eiro L pez EMBL Heidelberg GermanyOption B Basic principles for image analysisTrainer Pavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USATraining LabComputer Training LabCourtyard Room12 30 13 30Lunch canteen open until 13 30 EMBL Canteen13 30 14 00World of molecular biology exhibitionImaging Centre14 00 14 15Welcome Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyGeorgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard Room A B14 15 14 45Flash talks 1 min per participant Courtyard Room A B14 45 15 15Challenges expectations for the course all participants Courtyard Room A B15 15 15 45Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B15 45 16 00Course overviewSimone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyGeorgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard Room A B16 00 16 40Introduction to useful web resources and databases for C elegans researchSimone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyGeorgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard Room A B16 40 17 10Introduction on responsible conduct of researchSimone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyGeorgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard Room A B16 40 17 00Coffee breakCourtyard Room A B17 00 17 30Lecture Visualizing meiotic chromosomesSimone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard Room A B17 30 17 45Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B17 45 19 00DinnerEMBL Canteen19 00Bus to ISG Hotel Day 2 Tuesday 24 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 40 08 50Bus to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel bus stop08 55 09 00Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B09 00 09 30Lecture Cellular division reproductionJulien Dumont Institut Jaques Monod FranceCourtyard Room A B09 30 09 45Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B09 45 10 15Lecture Molecular dynamics of cell divisionEsther Zanin Friedrich Alexander Universit t GermanyCourtyard Room A B10 15 10 30Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B10 30 11 00Coffee breakCourtyard Room Foyer11 00 11 15Health and safety briefing if necessary Courtyard Room A B11 15 13 00Practical session 1 Methods of genome manipulation Part 1 students rotate through 1 of 4 stations 1 45 h per station 4 students per stationStation 1 Screening RNAi mutagenesisTrainer Georgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 2 Dissection In situ sample preparationTrainer Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCristina Pi eiro L pez EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 3 Animal embryo staging mountingTrainer Pavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USAStation 4 Design for CRISPRsTrainer Alex Paix Max Planck Institute for Biology T bingen Germanywith flexible breaksStation 1 3 Training LabsStation 4 Flex labs13 00 14 00Lunch breakEMBL Canteen14 00 14 15Group PhotoTBC14 15 18 15Practical session 1 Methods of genome manipulation Part 2 3 students rotate through 2 of 4 stations 1 45 h per station 4 students per station 30 min min break between stationStation 1 Screening RNAi mutagenesisTrainer Georgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 2 Dissection In situ sample preparationTrainer Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCristina Pi eiro L pez EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 3 Animal embryo staging mountingTrainer Pavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USAStation 4 Design for CRISPRsTrainer Alex Paix Max Planck Institute for Biology T bingen GermanyStation 1 3 Training LabsStation 4 Flex labs18 15 19 15Dinner with guided discussion on Choosing a Postdoc and Grant writing EMBL Canteen19 15Bus to ISG Hotel Day 3 Wednesday 25 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 40 08 50Bus to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel bus stop08 55 09 00Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B09 00 09 30Lecture Nuclear Organization Cell FatePeter Meister University of Bern SwitzerlandCourtyard Room A B09 30 09 45Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B09 45 10 15Coffee breakCourtyard Room Foyer10 15 10 45Lecture Tracking evolution of early patterningPavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USACourtyard Room A B10 45 11 00Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B11 00 12 45Practical session 1 Methods of genome manipulation Part 4 students rotate through 1 of 4 stations 1 45 h per station 4 students per stationStation 1 Screening RNAi mutagenesisTrainer Georgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 2 Dissection In situ sample preparationTrainer Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCristina Pi eiro L pez EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 3 Animal embryo staging mountingTrainer Pavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USAStation 4 Design for CRISPRsTrainer Alex Paix Max Planck Institute for Biology T bingen Germanywith flexible breaksStation 1 3 Training LabsStation 4 Flexs labs12 45 13 45Lunch breakEMBL Canteen13 45 16 15Practical session 2 Imaging cells and molecules Part 1 1 of 4 stations Students rotate in 4 independent stations of 2 5 h each all stations provided for 2 days 4 students per station Station 1 Live imaging and LineagingTrainer Georgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyPavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USAStation 2 High Resolution MicroscopyTrainer Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 3 InjectionTrainer Cristina Pi eiro L pez EMBL Heidelberg Germany Station 4 High throughput imagingTrainer Simon Berger University of Z rich Switzerlandwith flexible breaksStation 1 Training Lab ALMFStation 2 3 Simone s LabStation 4 Training Lab ALMF16 15 16 45Coffee breakCourtyard Room Foyer16 45 17 30Poster Flash Talks odd numbers 5 min presenterCourtyard Room A B17 30 18 30Poster session 1 odd numbers 60 minTBC poster session has to be close to dinner so RTL or Flex lab18 30 19 30Dinner with continued poster networking All posters TBC poster session has to be close to dinner so RTL or Flex lab19 30Bus to ISG HotelATC Entrance Day 4 Thursday 26 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 40 08 55Bus to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel bus stop08 55 09 00Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B09 00 09 30Lecture System biology of early embryogenesisZhuo Du Chinese Academy of Sciences ChinaCourtyard Room A B09 30 09 45Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B09 45 12 15Practical session 2 Imaging cells and molecules Part 2 1 of 4 stations Students rotate in 4 independent stations of 2 5 h each all stations provided for 2 days 4 students per station Station 1 Live imaging and LineagingTrainer Georgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyPavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USAStation 2 High Resolution MicroscopyTrainer Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 3 InjectionTrainer Cristina Pi eiro L pez EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 4 High throughput imagingTrainer Simon Berger University of Z rich Switzerlandwith flexible breaksStation 1 Training Lab ALMFStation 2 3 Simone s LabStation 4 Training Lab ALMF12 15 13 15Lunch breakEMBL Canteen13 15 13 45Lecture Chromosome structure transcriptionSevinc Ercan New York University USACourtyard Room A B13 45 14 00Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B14 00 16 30Practical session 2 Imaging cells and molecules Part 3 1 of 4 stations Students rotate in 4 independent stations of 2 5 h each all stations provided for 2 days 4 students per station Station 1 Live imaging and LineagingTrainer Georgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyPavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USAStation 2 High Resolution MicroscopyTrainer Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 3 InjectionTrainer Cristina Pi eiro L pez EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 4 High throughput imagingTrainer Simon Berger University of Z richwith flexible breaksStation 1 Training Lab ALMFStation 2 3 Simone s LabStation 4 Training Lab ALMF16 30 17 00Coffee breakCourtyard Room Foyer17 00 17 45Poster Flash Talks even numbers 5 min presenterCourtyard Room A B17 45 18 45Poster session 2 even numbers 60 minTBC poster session has to be close to dinner so RTL or Flex lab18 45 19 45Tapas dinner with continued poster networking All posters TBC poster session has to be close to dinner so RTL or Flex lab Day 5 Friday 27 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 40 08 50Bus to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel bus stop08 55 09 00Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B09 00 09 30Lecture Dendrine patterning neuronal rewiringHannes Bulow Albert Einstein College of Medicine USACourtyard Room A B09 30 09 45Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B09 45 10 15Lecture Evolutionary origins of DNA transmissionMarie Delattre CNRS D l gation Rh ne Auvergne France Courtyard Room A B10 15 10 30Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B10 30 11 00Coffee breakCourtyard Room Foyer11 00 11 30Lecture Neural network maps activityNetta Cohen University of Leeds UKCourtyard Room A B11 30 11 45Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B11 45 12 45Lunch breakEMBL Canteen12 45 15 15Practical session 2 Imaging cells and molecules Part 4 1 of 4 stations Students rotate in 4 independent stations of 2 5 h each all stations provided for 2 days 4 students per station Station 1 Live imaging and LineagingTrainer Georgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyPavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USAStation 2 High Resolution MicroscopyTrainer Simone K hler EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 3 InjectionTrainer Cristina Pi eiro L pez EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 4 High throughput imagingTrainer Simon Berger University of Z rich Switzerlandwith flexible breaksStation 1 Training Lab ALMFStation 2 3 Simone s LabStation 4 Training Lab ALMF15 15 15 45Coffee breakCourtyard Room Foyer15 45 16 15Lecture Advanced approaches of fluorescent imagingHari Shroff Howard Hughes Medical Institute USACourtyard Room A B16 15 16 30Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room A B16 30 16 45Coffee breakCourtyard Room Foyer16 45 19 15Practical session 3 Advanced image analysis tools Part 1 Students select 1 station from 5 options each station has 2 5 hour duration up to 4 students per station Station 1 Segmentation and spot detectionTrainer Francesco Padovani Helmholtz Institute Munich GermanyStation 2 3D rendering of microscopy data with BlenderTrainer Oane Gros EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 3 Lineage tracing analysisTrainer Pavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USAStation 4 High Throughput AnalysisTrainer Simon Berger University of Zurich SwitzerlandStation 5 Locomotory AnalysisTrainer Andre Brown Imperial College London UKwith flexible breaksStation 1 CTLStation 2 Flex Lab A DTEN Station 3 Courtyard roomStation 4 Any meeting roomStation 5 Flex Lab B19 15 20 45Dinner with poster networking All posters Bus to ISG Hotel Day 6 Saturday 28 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation08 40 08 55Bus to EMBL ATC EntranceISG Hotel bus stop08 55 09 00Overview of the dayCourtyard Room A B09 00 09 30Lecture Mechanisms of neural circuit architectureGeorgia Rapti EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard Room A B09 30 09 45Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room Foyer09 45 10 15Coffee breakCourtyard Room Foyer10 15 12 45Practical session 3 Advanced image analysis tools Part 2 Students select 1 station from 5 options each station has 2 5 hour duration up to 4 students per station Station 1 Segmentation and spot detectionTrainer Francesco Padovani Helmholtz Institute Munich GermanyStation 2 3D rendering of microscopy data with BlenderTrainer Oane Gros EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 3 Lineage tracing analysisTrainer Pavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USAStation 4 High Throughput AnalysisTrainer Simon Berger University of Zurich SwitzerlandStation 5 Locomotory AnalysisTrainer Andre Brown Imperial College London UKwith flexible breaksStation 1 CTLStation 2 Flex Lab A DTEN Station 3 Courtyard roomStation 4 Any meeting roomStation 5 Flex Lab B12 45 13 45Lunch13 45 14 15Lecture High throughput quantitative analysis of behaviorAndre Brown Imperial College London UKCourtyard Room A B14 15 14 30Q A after the lectureCourtyard Room Foyer14 30 17 00Practical session 3 Advanced image analysis tools Part 3 Students select 1 station from 5 options each station has 2 5 hour duration up to 4 students per station Station 1 Segmentation and spot detectionTrainer Francesco Padovani Helmholtz Institute Munich GermanyStation 2 3D rendering of microscopy data with BlenderTrainer Oane Gros EMBL Heidelberg GermanyStation 3 Lineage tracing analysisTrainer Pavak Shah University of California Los Angeles USAStation 4 High Throughput AnalysisTrainer Simon Berger University of Zurich SwitzerlandStation 5 Locomotory AnalysisTrainer Andre Brown Imperial College London UKwith flexible breaksStation 1 CTLStation 2 Flex Lab A DTEN Station 3 Courtyard roomStation 4 Any meeting roomStation 5 Flex Lab B17 15 18 00Bus to downtown with a short stop at ISG hotel 18 00 19 00Free time19 00 21 00Dinner downtown Day 7 Sunday 29 March 2026 Time Europe Berlin SpeakerLocation10 00 10 05Overview of the dayISG hotel10 05 10 35Lecture Mechanisms of epigenetic inheritanceGermano Cecere Institut Pasteur FranceISG hotel10 35 10 50Q A after the lectureISG hotel10 50 11 20Coffee breakISG hotel11 20 11 50Lecture Microfluidics base high throughputscreening of developmentSimon Berger University of Z rich SwitzerlandISG hotel11 50 12 05Q A after the lectureISG hotel12 05 12 35Feedback session and closing remarksISG hotel12 35Bus from ISG hotel to Heidelberg train station Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl org for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de... OverviewPreliminary programmeSponsors Overview Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Course overview C. elegans is a widely used model organism in genomics, cell biology, neurobiology, and evolution, known for its fully sequenced genome, completely mapped cell lineage, and powerful experimental tools like advanced genetics and imaging. Continuous advancements in techniques, such as genome engineering and high-resolution imaging, further enhance its utility for various disciplines. However, cutting-edge methods are often inaccessible even in established labs. This course provides essential training for early-career researchers entering these dynamic fields and specialists seeking to expand their expertise. Through hands-on practicals, participants gain valuable experience in conducting...

24 March - 27 March 2026

Biological oscillators: rhythms and synchronisation across scales

Alexander Aulehla, Jordi Garcia-Ojalvo, Aneta Koseska, Felix Naef, Orit Peleg

Description OverviewSpeakersSponsorsMedia KitAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview Exploring oscillatory phenomena and biological dynamical systems across temporal and spatial scales this symposium brings together multiple disciplines to examine common themes related to oscillations rhythms and synchronisation across a wide range of contexts This symposium fosters a broad discussion of biological oscillators across a wide range of disciplines The ecological rhythms perspective is a central theme and the topic of biological rhythms at the ecological scale is of paramount importance We will address oscillations at the planetary scale such as climate oscillations e g El Ni o cycles and present research on climate as a complex system The exchange between researchers working on oscillations in organisms and ecosystems and those studying climate oscillations will provide fresh perspectives and potentially stimulate new research directions This symposium will serve as a bridge between experimentalists and theorists offering the potential to identify shared challenges and methodologies that can benefit multiple fields What past participants say about the Symposium The EMBL meeting on biological oscillators was a highly interactive and friendly environment to hear new and exciting research across scales from the scale of interacting clock proteins to whole ecosystems Hayden Nunley Flatiron Institute USA I always enjoy the EMBL conferences on biological oscillations and as usual I found the event exceptionally excellent As an interdisciplinary researcher I learned about so many diverse topics met new people with whom I will establish future collaborations and as always enjoyed discussing scientific topics covering many fields Marta Del Olmo Institute for Theoretical Biology Berlin Germany Speakers Shaon Chakrabarti National Center for Biological Sciences India Lorenz Fenk Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence Germany Flavio H Fenton Georgia Institute of Technology USA Theo Geisel Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self Organization Germany Vishwesha Guttal Indian Institute of Science India Anissa Kempf University of Basel Switzerland Audrey Mat University of Vienna Austria Mor Nitzan The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Israel Orit Peleg University of Colorado Boulder USA Ina Sonnen Hubrecht Institute The Netherlands Kirsty Wan University of Exeter UK Min Wu Yale University USA Scientific organisers Alexander Aulehla EMBL Heidelberg Germany Jordi Garcia Ojalvo Pompeu Fabra University Spain Aneta Koseska Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior Germany Felix Naef EPFL Switzerland Orit Peleg University of Colorado Boulder USA Sponsors Media partners Life Science Alliance LSA a Rockefeller University Press journal Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences 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the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersSponsorsMedia KitAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview Exploring oscillatory phenomena and biological dynamical systems across temporal and spatial scales, this symposium brings together multiple disciplines to examine common themes related to oscillations, rhythms, and synchronisation across a wide range of contexts. This symposium fosters a broad discussion of biological oscillators across a wide range of disciplines. The ecological rhythms perspective is a central theme and the topic of biological rhythms at the ecological scale is of paramount importance. We will address oscillations at the planetary scale, such as climate oscillations (e.g., El Niño cycles)...

13 April - 17 April 2026

Data-driven approaches to understanding dementia

Anca Belu

Description This course provides individuals working in dementia research with the skills to access and analyse dementia data Participants will learn to apply bioinformatics methodologies combine different data types and utilise relevant dementia data resources enhancing their research capabilities in the field... This course provides individuals working in dementia research with the skills to access and analyse dementia data. Participants will learn to apply bioinformatics methodologies, combine different data types, and utilise relevant dementia data resources, enhancing their research capabilities in the field.

20 April - 24 April 2026

Ultrastructure expansion microscopy: from cells to tissue

Niccolo Banterle, Gautam Dey, Paul Guichard, Virginie Hamel

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsors Overview Course overview Expansion microscopy ExM physically magnifies specimens allowing to obtain super resolution images using a conventional diffraction limited microscope such as confocal microscopy This powerful technique is easy to implement but it requires some hands on training The gain in resolution can be further enhanced with the use of super resolution microscopes such as STED This course centered on the Ultrastructure Expansion Microscopy U ExM based techniques applied to mammalian cells aims at disseminating and discussing expansion microscopy protocols and is intended for cell biologists parasitologists etc with applications ranging from tissue to cells Audience This course is intended for researchers ranging from PhD students to post docs and senior scientists as well as staff from bioimaging platforms who wish to establish expansion microscopy in their respective institutes Modules resources U ExM in cells U ExM in tissue U ExM in cryo sections Learning outcomes After this course you should be able to Apply ultrastructure expansion microscopy on your own samples once back in your laboratory sample preparation and imaging Note that depending on your sample the preparation might slightly differ Spread the technique to your colleagues in their respective laboratories Choose the most appropriate expansion microscopy protocols for your needs What past participants say about the course I attended the EMBO Practical Course on Ultrastructure Expansion Microscopy in 2024 and it was fantastic The course was extremely well organized striking a perfect balance between theoretical and practical sessions The scientific organizers and trainers were top notch scientists capable of addressing any scientific questions Additionally the course organizers were fantastic in supporting participants in all aspects I highly recommend it Francesco Consolato San Raffaele Scientific Institute Italy Attending this course was an incredible experience It allowed me to acquire practical skills in the use of U ExM and provided me with valuable insights for applying this technique in my institute Celina Ter n Ram rez National Autonomous University of Mexico Mexico Speakers Speakers trainers and staff Sabrina Absalon Indiana University School of Medicine USA Enrico Atorino EMBL Heidelberg Germany Niccolo Banterle EMBL Heidelberg Germany Lor ne Bournonville University of Geneva Switzerland Gautam Dey EMBL Heidelberg Germany Aafke Gros EMBL Heidelberg Germany Paul Guichard University of Geneva Switzerland Virginie Hamel University of Geneva Switzerland Lukas Kapitein Utrecht University Netherlands Marine Laporte University of Lyon France Marine Brunet University of Geneva Switzerland Olivier Mercey University of Geneva Switzerland Priyesh Parihar EMBL Heidelberg Germany Albert Serweta Utrecht University Netherlands Caroline Simon EMBL Heidelberg Germany Johanna Tocci EMBL Heidelberg Germany Wang Tzu Lun EMBL Heidelberg Germany Scientific organisers Niccolo Banterle EMBL Heidelberg Germany Gautam Dey EMBL Heidelberg Germany Paul Guichard University of Geneva Switzerland Virginie Hamel University of Geneva Switzerland Course organisers Karo Wolkersdorfer Course and Conference Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Michelle Steinhauer Scientific Training Officer EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBOExM and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Some pre course work such as watching pre recordings and protocol reading with estimated time 0 10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q A and the programme is subject to change Day 1 Monday 20 April 2026 Day 2 Tuesday 21 April 2026 Day 3 Wednesday 22 April 2026 Day 4 Thursday 23 April 2026 Day 5 Friday 24 April 2026 Practical information Registration fees The course is limited to 16 participants For selection purposes please note that your application will not be considered without a letter of motivation Registration fees Your registration for the event includes Admission to the event Possibility to submit an abstract if applicable Meals and coffee breaks Course materials Access to the e learning platform A letter to support your visa application for more information check the Travel and accommodation tab For this EMBO course the fees include accommodation and transportation to and from the ISG Hotel to the venue Academia 500PhD Student 500Industry 1100 Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Cancellation policy If you are no longer able to take part in the course please inform your course contact responsible for this event Your registration and the submitted motivation letter will be deleted Please also check our Terms and Conditions for the cancellation policy Submitting a motivation letter After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2 000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi and visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Practical Course up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Practical Course The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grants There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers trainers and organisers when attending a course Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant Applies to selected courses only Availability will be indicated during the abstract or motivation letter submission process This grant covers costs related to your attendance to the course registration travel and accommodation costs The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant depends on when you received your university entrance qualification e g Abitur A Levels High School Diploma Final State Examination for PhD and MD students as well as graduates the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course for postdocs the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course Application If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application For some events applications for Childcare Grants will still be done by email Information about the grant will be sent out shortly after the abstract motivation letter deadline Please contact the event Conference Officer if you have any questions Selection A selection process will take place with the results announced by email to all applicants submitters We aim to announce 3 weeks 21 days after the abstract submission deadline but delays may occur Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Further details Check out this list of external funding opportunities For further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Travel and accommodation Visa We can send you a registration confirmation to support your visa procedure not an official invitation letter Please contact the Conference Officer responsible for your event For more information please see here Travel If you are travelling to Heidelberg via aeroplane train car or long distance bus you can find useful information here Accommodation Accommodation in twin rooms including breakfast is included in the registration fee Accommodation will be booked for the selected participants at the ISG Hotel for the default dates of 19 April to 24 April 5 nights In case you would like to have a single room please let the hotel know and please note that you will be required to pay an additional cost of 32 per night availability of single rooms may be limited This should be paid by you directly to the ISG Hotel during your stay We recommend that all course participants stay at the IDG Hotel for the course Local transportation Course shuttle buses Shuttle buses will go from the ISG Hotel to EMBL and back mornings and evenings A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting Other local transportation In addition to the shuttle busses there is also the public bus 28 that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time For more information see here You may also walk from the ISG Hotel to EMBL the walk are roughly 30 minutes through the woods Map to walk from ISG Hotel to EMBL Further details Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Here you will find useful information for when you are onsite at the event Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Charging stations There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Room for prayers meditation and yoga There is a room for prayer yoga and meditation located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room EMBL campus map Health and safety notes Please take a moment to read our health and safety policy Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Be prepared to answer the following questions Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid The Heidelberg University Hospital or Universit tsklinikum has a 24 hour accident and emergency facility and is at Im Neuenheimer Feld 672 It is a 8km or a 20 minute taxi ride away from EMBL In a medical emergency the ambulance service generally transports patients to this hospital Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg The EMBL course and conference office team are able to advise you on where to turn for emergency or non emergency medical treatment in Heidelberg and can assist you in making appointments and or arranging transport to get to the pharmacy or a doctor of your choice if necessary Please note we are not however permitted to personally accompany you off campus Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs and terms and conditions on our Information for Participants page Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl org for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de... OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsors Overview Course overview Expansion microscopy (ExM) physically magnifies specimens, allowing to obtain super-resolution images using a conventional diffraction-limited microscope such as confocal microscopy. This powerful technique is easy to implement but it requires some hands-on training. The gain in resolution can be further enhanced with the use of super-resolution microscopes such as STED. This course centered on the Ultrastructure Expansion Microscopy (U-ExM) based techniques applied to mammalian cells aims at disseminating and discussing expansion microscopy protocols and is intended for cell biologists, parasitologists, etc, with applications ranging from tissue to cells. Audience This course is intended for researchers ranging from PhD students to post-docs and senior scientists as well as staff from bioimaging...

21 April - 24 April 2026

Brain (epi)genome

Roberto Bonasio, Mathieu Boulard, Kyung-Min Noh, Anne Schäfer

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Conference overview The brain s remarkable cellular diversity encompassing hundreds of distinct neuronal and glial cell types emerges from a single genome through sophisticated regulatory mechanisms This EMBO Workshop brings together leaders in genomics neuroscience and epigenetics to advance our understanding of how the epi genome achieves this diversity shaping brain function and behaviour Recent technological breakthroughs in single cell spatial and 3D genomics and epigenomics are revealing unprecedented insights into the molecular logic behind neural diversity as well as neuronal connectivity and function But there is much we do not understand especially when trying to link these molecular and cellular processes to higher brain functions such as memory and behavior or to disrupted brain states in aging and disease Progress in these directions will require studies in human cells with traditional and emerging model organisms all of which will be featured in this workshop Key questions at the cutting edge of the field will be explored such as how does three dimensional chromatin architecture orchestrate cell type specific gene expression What epi genomic processes govern the establishment and maintenance of neuronal identity and connectivity How do activity dependent changes in transcription and chromatin contribute to synaptic plasticity and memory How might the dysregulation of these processes underlie neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders By bridging genomics neuroscience and epigenetics this conference aims to stimulate new ideas on how the epi genome orchestrates brain function and to solidify the growing scientific community that sees the intersection of these three disciplines as fundamental to our understanding of the brain Session topics Epigenetic basis of neural diversity Chromatin and neurodevelopment Gene regulation in stress and memory Epi genomics of brain plasticity and behaviour Ageing and neurological disorders Single cell spatial and 3D genomics in the brain Speakers Mareike Albert TU Dresden Germany Andrea Brand Gurdon Institute University of Cambridge UK Anne Brunet Stanford University USA Daniele Canzio University of California San Francisco San Francisco USA Gon alo Castelo Branco Karolinska Institute Sweden Zoe Donaldson University of Colorado Boulder USA Joseph Ecker Salk Institute USA Maria Cristina Gambetta University of Lausanne Switzerland Jarrett Grayson Camp University of Basel Switzerland Oliver Hobert Columbia University USA Tae Kyung Kim Pohang University of Science and Technology South Korea Erica Korb University of Pennsylvania USA Jelena Radulovic Aarhus University Denmark Filippo M Rijli Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research Switzerland Anne Sch fer Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing Germany Tomohisa Toda FAU Erlangen Max Planck Zentrum f r Physik und Medizin Germany Yang Shi University of Oxford UK Scientific organisers Mathieu Boulard EMBL Rome Italy Roberto Bonasio University of Pennsylvania USA Kyung Min Noh Aarhus University Denmark Anne Sch fer Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing Germany Preliminary programme Are you on social media Post using EMBOBrainEpi and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Tuesday 21 April 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session13 00 14 30Registration14 30 14 45Opening remarks15 00 17 45Session 1 Epigenetic basis of neural diversity15 00 15 25Single cell 3D multi omics in the brainJoe Ecker Salk Institute USA15 25 15 40Selected short talk 115 40 16 05Role of cell surface diversity in neuralcircuit assemblyDaniele Canzio University of California San Francisco USA16 05 16 20Selected short talk 216 20 16 50Coffee Break and Meet the Speakers of the session16 50 17 15The operational principles of neuron microglia circuitsAnne Schaefer Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing Germany17 15 17 30Selected short talk 317 30 17 45Selected short talk 417 45 18 45Poster sneak peek18 45 20 15Dinner in Canteen20 15 21 45After dinner drinks Day 2 Wednesday 22 April 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session09 00 11 45Session 2 Chromatin and neurodevelopment09 00 09 25Epigenetic mechanisms governing neural stem cell reactivation and differentiationAndrea Brand Gurdon Institute University of Cambridge UK09 25 09 40Selected short talk 509 40 09 55Selected short talk 609 55 10 25Coffee Break and Meet the Speakers of the session10 25 10 50Epigenetic regulation of neurodevelopmentFilippo M Rijli Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research Switzerland10 50 11 05Selected short talk 711 05 11 30Transcription factors in neurodevelopmentOliver Hobert Columbia University USA11 30 11 45Selected short talk 811 45 13 15Vegetarian Lunch and Meet the Editors13 15 16 05Session 3 Gene regulation in stress and memory13 15 13 40Enhancer RNAs in brain functionTae Kyung Kim Pohang University of Science and Technology South Korea13 40 13 55Selected short talk 913 55 14 10Selected short talk 1014 10 14 40Coffee Break and Meet the Speakers of the session14 40 15 05Maintenance of memory representationsthrough neuron specific immune pathwaysJelena Radulovic Aarhus University Denmark15 05 15 20Selected short talk 1115 20 15 35Selected short talk 1215 35 16 05Flash talk session 116 05 17 35Poster Session 1 odd number 17 35Free evening Day 3 Thursday 23 April 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session09 00 11 50Session 4 Epi genomics of brain plasticity and behavior09 00 09 25Histone marks and variants in neuronalfunctionErica Korb University of Pennsylvania USA09 25 09 40Selected short talk 1309 40 09 55Selected short talk 1409 55 10 25Coffee Break and Meet the Speakers of the session10 25 10 50Neurobiological and genetic mechanisms of social bondingZoe Donaldson University of Colorado Boulder USA10 50 11 05Selected short talk 1511 05 11 30Evolutionary expansion of the neocortexMareike Albert TU Dresden Germany11 30 11 45Selected short talk 1611 45 13 15Lunch13 15 16 00Session 5 Ageing and neurological disorders13 15 13 40Chromatin and RNA modifi cations in braindiseaseYang Shi University of Oxford UK13 40 13 55Selected short talk 1713 55 14 10Selected short talk 1814 10 14 40Coffee Break and Meet the Speakers of the session14 40 15 05Ageing consequence on maintenance ofneural identityTomohisa Toda DZNE Dresden Germany15 05 15 20Selected short talk 1915 20 15 45Epigenomics of brain ageingAnne Brunet Stanford University USA15 45 16 00Selected short talk 2016 00 16 30Flash Talks Session 216 30 18 00Poster Session 2 even numbers 18 00 19 30Dinner19 30 23 00Conference party Day 4 Friday 24 April 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session09 00 12 00Session 6 Single cell spatial and 3D genomics in the brain09 00 09 25Long range gene regulation in neuronsMaria Cristina Gambetta University of Lausanne Switzerland09 25 09 40Selected short talk 2109 40 10 05Exploring neural organoid phenotypic spacesJarrett Grayson Camp University of Basel10 05 10 35Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 35 10 50Selected short talk 2210 50 11 05Selected short talk 2311 05 11 20Selected short talk 2411 20 11 45Single cell and spatial epigenomics of oligodendrocyte lineage cells in multiple sclerosisGon alo Castelo Branco Karolinska Institute Sweden11 45 12 00Closing remarks and poster prize announcements12 00Packed lunch and departure Practical information Registration fees On site registration fees Your registration for the on site event includes Admission to the event Possibility to submit an abstract Meals and coffee breaks Conference materials Access to the online event platform Access to all livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded A letter to support your visa application for more information check the Travel and accommodation tab Accommodation and travel are not included in the fees Participants are expected to book and pay their own expenses On site Academia 500On site PhD Student 385On site Industry 770On site Journal Editors 300 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme Virtual registration fees Your virtual registration for the event includes Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Opportunity to submit questions Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Virtual Academia 200Virtual PhD Student 150Virtual Industry 275 Note accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary on site or virtual press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Ad la Graf for more information Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis Your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate virtually On site participants types of payments accepted are international bank transfers and credit card payments Virtual participants we are only able to accept card payments In exceptional cases we can accept bank transfers Please contact events embl de for details Cancellation policy If you are no longer able to take part in the conference please inform your conference contact responsible for this event Your registration and the submitted abstract will be deleted Please also check our Terms and Conditions for the cancellation policy Abstract submission Abstract submission Only participants registering to attend the on site event are eligible to submit an abstract Unfortunately abstracts will not be accepted from virtual participants After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly after registering The same login credentials are used for both processes Things to keep in mind when preparing the abstract Abstract body The limit of 2 000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised Title The title should not exceed 20 words Only the first word of the title should start with a capital letter and the rest should be lowercase Authors and affiliations Please fill in the author s details as requested in the online form The compulsory fields are First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and Email Kindly mark only one author in the role of First Author and please don t forget to indicate who will be the Presenter Please enter your co authors correctly via the system by adding accounts together with their organisation institute Do not copy paste them into the body of the abstract text as they will not be indexed in the abstract book Presentation types When submitting your abstract you can apply for an oral or poster presentation A selection process will take place with the results announced 2 3 weeks after the abstract submission deadline For detailed instructions on how to submit a conference abstract follow the instructions provided in this video Please check our FAQs pages for further information on how to submit an abstract Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a travel grant fee waiver Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel to an on site event airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Workshop up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Workshop The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers and organisers when attending a conference Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a baby sitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers In order to apply for this grant you must be registered by the abstract submission deadline There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Application On site participants You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your abstract In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Virtual participants If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers and travel grants during the motivation letter or abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details View our list of external funding opportunities or refer to the FAQ page Become an event reporter At our conferences we also offer the option to become an event reporter By attending the meeting sharing your insights on social media and writing a detailed report you can offset the conference fees Please read the instructions on how to apply Travel and accommodation Visa We can send you a registration confirmation to support your visa procedure not an official invitation letter Please contact the conference officer responsible for your event For more information please see here Travel If you are travelling to Heidelberg via airplane train car or long distance bus you can find useful information here Accommodation Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee Invited speakers please be wary of fraudulent hotel services contacting you to ask for payments see our Accommodation Scam Alert for more information A list of hotels with rooms on hold will be announced here closer to the time Please email the hotel directly quoting the booking code BRG26 01 to confirm the exact price of the room Please note that as of 1 October 2025 Heidelberg City Council is introducing an overnight stay tax for tourists visiting Heidelberg including work related trips The cost will be 3 50 EUR per night for the first five nights of a consecutive stay and will be added to the hotel s nightly rate Please contact the individual hotel directly if you have any questions Local transportation Conference shuttle buses Conference shuttle buses are free of charge for participants and depart from designated bus stops near the hotels to EMBL and back mornings and evenings The bus stops for this conference are Staycity Aparthotel Speyerer Str 7 Kurf rsten Anlage Opposite Main Train Station Premier Inn City Zentrum Kurf rsten Anlage 23 Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg City Center Bergheimer Str 63 Neckarm nzplatz Heidelberg Tourist Information Peterskirche Bus stop Hilton Hotel Kurf rsten Anlage 1 ISG Hotel Im Eichwald 19 View Conference shuttle bus stops and hotels in a larger map Please note that not every bus stop will be used for every event Other local transportation In addition to the shuttle busses there is also the public bus 28 that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time For more information see here Further details Address EMBL Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Here you will find useful information for when you are onsite at the event Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Charging stations There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Room for prayers meditation and yoga There is a room for prayer yoga and meditation located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room EMBL campus map Health and safety notes Please take a moment to read our health and safety policy Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Be prepared to answer the following questions Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid The Heidelberg University Hospital or Universit tsklinikum has a 24 hour accident and emergency facility and is at Im Neuenheimer Feld 672 It is a 8km or a 20 minute taxi ride away from EMBL In a medical emergency the ambulance service generally transports patients to this hospital Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg The EMBL course and conference office team are able to advise you on where to turn for emergency or non emergency medical treatment in Heidelberg and can assist you in making appointments and or arranging transport to get to the pharmacy or a doctor of your choice if necessary Please note we are not however permitted to personally accompany you off campus Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Event platform Access Access to the event platform is given to all on site and virtual participants You can use the event platform to Access to all the livestreamed talks Opportunity to submit questions for virtual participants Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Access to the abstract book Opportunity to engage with speakers and other participants via the discussion area and chat functionality Other useful information How to give a good scientific talk or to make a good scientific poster and more More information about the platform will be shared ahead of the conference Guidelines Please do not share the link to the course or conference platform with anyone else Do not broadcast the conference to unregistered participants You are encouraged to post about the event Post unless the speaker specifically says otherwise but be mindful of unpublished data Please do not capture transmit or redistribute data presented at the meeting Additional information can be found in our Code of Conduct Time zone The programme is planned based on the Europe Berlin time zone unless otherwise stated Please take your time zone into consideration when planning your attendance Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions and travelling to EMBL on our Information for participants page Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl org for further information on sponsoring possibilities If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de... OverviewSpeakersPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Conference overview The brain’s remarkable cellular diversity — encompassing hundreds of distinct neuronal and glial cell types — emerges from a single genome through sophisticated regulatory mechanisms. This EMBO Workshop brings together leaders in genomics, neuroscience, and epigenetics to advance our understanding of how the (epi)genome achieves this diversity, shaping brain function and behaviour. Recent technological breakthroughs in single-cell, spatial, and 3D genomics and epigenomics are revealing unprecedented insights into the molecular logic behind neural diversity as well as neuronal connectivity and function. But there is much we do not understand, especially when trying to link these molecular and cellular...

27 April - 30 April 2026

Sex differences in health and disease

Brian Aguado, Kristina Haase, Edith Heard, Irene Miguel-Aliaga

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary ProgrammePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Symposium overview Sex differences range from distinct dimorphisms in appearance and physiology to behaviour variations across males and females of the same species These differences are numerous and varied and are often driven by combinations of genetic hormonal and environmental factors These differences also appear in manifestations of infectious disease ageing and age related diseases cancer cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases Response to treatments can also vary drastically between females and males Despite these widespread differences between sexes observed across species the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood and the topic has been vastly understudied This symposium will highlight topics including sex hormone regulation of health and immunity genetic differences leading to disease and mosaicism We will convene leading scientists from various global regions to delve into topics like the molecular underpinnings of sexual dimorphisms how sex hormones regulate sexually distinct phenotypes and the role of sex differences in the context of metabolism infections cancer cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases We aim to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue by bringing together researchers employing both traditional animal models and innovative approaches organoids biomaterials 3D cultures advanced bioinformatics analysis Session topics Development and evolution of sex differences Sex differences in organ function and physiology Plasticity of sex differences gene environment interactions and ageing Sex differences in immunity and autoimmunity Differences in disease susceptibility progression and treatment response Systems and engineering approaches to sex differences Speakers Keynote speakers Arthur Arnold University of California Los Angeles USA Yasmine Belkaid Institut Pasteur France Speakers Brian Aguado University of California San Diego USA Sara Ballouz University of New South Wales Australia Arantza Barrios University College London Margarida Cardoso Moreira The Francis Crick institute UK Jean Charles Gu ry Toulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases INFINITy France Kristina Haase EMBL Barcelona Spain Bruno Hudry Institute of Biology Valrose iBV France Meital Oren Suissa Weizmann Institute of Science Israel Karen Reue University of California Los Angeles USA Elizabeth Rideout University of British Columbia Canada Andreas Schedl Institute of Biology Valrose iBV France Taru Tukiainen University of Eastern Finland Finland James Turner The Francis Crick Institute UK Xiaohong Xu Chinese Academy of Science China Boyang Zhang McMaster University Canada Scientific organisers Brian Aguado University of California San Diego USA Kristina Haase EMBL Barcelona Spain Edith Heard EMBL Heidelberg Germany Irene Miguel Aliaga The Francis Crick Institute UK Conference organisers Luc a Minutta EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary Programme Are you on social media Post using EESSexDifferences and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Monday 27 April 2026 Time Europe Berlin Speaker12 30 13 30Registration and light refreshments13 30 13 45Opening remarks13 45 14 45Keynote lecture title to be confirmedArthur Arnold University of California USA14 45 18 15Session 1 Development and Evolution of Sex DifferencesChair to be confirmed14 45 15 15Talk title to be confirmedMargarida Cardoso Moreira The Francis Crick institute UK15 15 15 30Selected short talk 115 30 15 45Selected short talk 215 45 16 15Coffee Break and Meet the speakers16 15 16 45Invited speaker 2 to be confirmed16 45 17 00Selected short talk 317 00 17 15Selected short talk 417 15 18 15Poster sneak peek18 15 19 45Dinner in Canteen19 45 21 15After dinner drinks Day 2 Tuesday 28 April 2026 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 12 00Session 2 Sex Differences in Organ Function and PhysiologyChair to be confirmed09 00 09 30Talk title to be confirmedElizabeth Rideout University of British Columbia Canada09 30 09 45Selected short talk 509 45 10 00Selected short talk 610 00 10 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 30 11 00Talk title to be confirmedXiaohong Xu Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai10 45 11 15Selected short talk 711 15 11 30Selected short talk 811 30 12 00Talk title to be confirmedMeital Oren Suissa Weizmann Institute of Science Israel12 45 13 30Lunch and Meet the Editors13 30 16 30Session 3 Sex biased Plasticity and AgeingChair to be confirmed13 30 14 00Talk title to be confirmedAndreas Schedl C te d Azur University France14 00 14 15Selected short talk 914 15 14 30Selected short talk 1014 30 15 00Coffee Break and Meet the speakers15 00 15 30Talk title to be confirmedArantza Barrios University College London UK15 30 15 45Selected short talk 1115 45 16 00Selected short talk 1216 00 16 30Flash talk session 116 30 18 00Poster Session 1 odd numbers 18 00 21 00Evening activity details to be confirmed Day 3 Wednesday 29 April 2026 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 12 00Session 4 Sex Differences in Gene Environment InteractionsChair to be confirmed09 00 09 30Talk title to be confirmedJean Charles Gu ry Toulouse Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases INFINITY France09 30 09 45Selected short talk 1309 45 10 00Selected short talk 1410 00 10 30Coffee Break and Meet the speakers10 30 11 00Talk title to be confirmedTaru Tukiainen The Francis Crick Institute UK10 45 11 15Selected short talk 1511 15 11 30Selected short talk 1611 30 12 00Talk title to be confirmedKaren Reue University of California USA12 00 13 30Lunch13 30 16 30Session 5 Systems and engineering approaches to sex differencesChair to be confirmed13 30 14 00Talk title to be confirmedBoyang Zhang McMaster University Canada13 45 14 15Selected short talk 1714 15 14 30Selected short talk 1814 30 15 00Coffee Break and Meet the speakers15 00 15 30Talk title to be confirmedSara Ballouz University of New South Wales Australia15 30 15 45Selected short talk 1915 45 16 15Talk title to be confirmedKristina Haase EMBL Barcelona Spain16 15 16 30Selected short talk 2016 30 17 00Flash talk session 217 00 18 30Poster Session 2 even numbers 18 30 20 30Dinner in EMBL Canteen20 30 00 00Party Day 4 Thursday 30 April 2026 Time Europe Berlin Speaker09 00 12 45Session 6 Sex Differences in Disease Susceptibilty Progression and Responses to TreatmentChair to be confirmed09 00 09 30Talk title to be confirmedJames Turner The Francis Crick Institute UK09 30 09 45Selected short talk 2109 45 10 00Selected short talk 2210 00 10 30Talk title to be confirmedBrian Aguado University of California USA10 30 11 00Coffee Break and Meet the speakers11 00 12 00Keynote lecture title to be confirmedYasmin Belkaid Institut Pasteur France12 00 12 15Selected short talk 2212 15 12 30Selected short talk 2312 30 12 45Closing Remarks and Poster Prize Announcements12 45 13 00Packed lunch and departure Practical information Registration fees On site registration fees include Admission to the event Meals and coffee breaks Conference materials Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Accommodation and travel are not included in the fees Participants are expected to book and pay their own expenses On site Academia 750On site PhD Student 650On site Industry 950On site Journal Editors 300 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme Virtual registration fees include Possibility to submit an abstract Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Opportunity to submit questions Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Virtual Academia 240Virtual PhD Student 190Virtual Industry 290 Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary on site or virtual press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Luc a Minutta for more information Please note that we do not offer complimentary registrations for editors of scientific journals Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis Your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate virtually On site participants types of payments accepted are international bank transfers and credit card payments Virtual participants we are only able to accept card payments In exceptional cases we can accept bank transfers Please contact Luc a Minutta for details Cancellation policy If you are no longer able to take part in the conference please inform your conference contact responsible for this event Your registration and the submitted abstract will be deleted Please also check our Terms and Conditions for the cancellation policy Abstract submission Abstract submission Only participants registering to attend the on site event are eligible to submit an abstract Abstracts will not be accepted from virtual participants After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly 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Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Charging stations There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Room for prayers meditation and yoga There is a room for prayer yoga and meditation located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room EMBL campus map Health and safety notes Please take a moment to read our health and 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hour accident and emergency facility and is at Im Neuenheimer Feld 672 It is a 8km or a 20 minute taxi ride away from EMBL In a medical emergency the ambulance service generally transports patients to this hospital Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg The EMBL course and conference office team are able to advise you on where to turn for emergency or non emergency medical treatment in Heidelberg and can assist you in making appointments and or arranging transport to get to the pharmacy or a doctor of your choice if necessary Please note we are not however permitted to personally accompany you off campus Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Event platform Access to the event platform is given to all on site and virtual participants You can use the event platform to Access to all the livestreamed talks Opportunity to submit questions for virtual participants Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Access to the abstract book Opportunity to engage with speakers and other participants via the discussion area and chat functionality Other useful information How to give a good scientific talk or to make a good scientific poster and more More information about the platform will be shared ahead of the conference Guidelines Pleaase do not share the link to the course or donverence platfrom with anyone else Do not broadcast the conference to unregistered participants You are encouraged to post about the event Post unless the speaker specifically says otherwise but be mindful 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OverviewSpeakersPreliminary ProgrammePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Symposium overview Sex differences range from distinct dimorphisms in appearance and physiology to behaviour variations across males and females of the same species. These differences are numerous and varied and are often driven by combinations of genetic, hormonal and environmental factors. These differences also appear in manifestations of infectious disease, ageing and age-related diseases (cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases). Response to treatments can also vary drastically between females and males. Despite these widespread differences between sexes observed across species, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood and the topic has been vastly understudied. This symposium will highlight...

27 April - 1 May 2026

Introduction to metabolomics analysis

EMBL-EBI Training

Description This course will provide an introduction to metabolomics through lectures and hands on sessions using publicly available data software and tools Participants will become familiar with standardised workflows as well as with the current state of experimental design data acquisition LC MS MS imaging processing and modelling In addition they will learn about community standards and sharing in metabolomics particularly through the use of EMBL EBI s MetaboLights repository and Galaxy infrastructure Participants will learn through hands on tutorials to use tools available for data analysis and data submission Additionally case studies will be discussed to show how to employ the week s learning This course is currently under development please check back again soon for further details You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here... This course will provide an introduction to metabolomics through lectures and hands-on sessions, using publicly available data, software, and tools. Participants will become familiar with standardised workflows as well as with the current state of experimental design, data acquisition (LC-MS, MS imaging), processing, and modelling. In addition, they will learn about community standards and sharing in metabolomics, particularly through the use of EMBL-EBI’s MetaboLights repository and Galaxy infrastructure. Participants will learn through hands-on tutorials to use tools available for data analysis and data submission. Additionally, case studies will be discussed to show how to employ the week’s learning.This course is currently under development, please check back again soon for further details. You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here. 

3 May - 8 May 2026

Analysis and integration of transcriptome and proteome data

Vladimir Benes, Raffaele Calogero, Daria Fijalkowska, Jeroen Krijgsveld, Lennard Martens

Description OverviewSponsorsMedia kit Overview Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Course overview Systems biology is a still expanding field of research aiming to understand at the molecular level how cells tissues and organisms operate in their biological context Among the key technologies driving this forward are next generation sequencing and proteomics as they provide powerful means to determine global expression levels of genes and proteins Both fields have matured to a degree that they have now become accessible to researchers in many areas of biology During this course participants will gain theoretical insight in the structure of sequencing and proteomic data and they will receive training in data analysis for the annotation quantification and statistical analysis of gene and protein expression using various computational tools In addition training will be provided in the use of Cytoscape to derive biological insights from the integration of both data types Audience This course is targeted at biologists and biochemists who are starting to be involved in both next generation sequencing and mass spectrometry based proteomics but who are not experts in these fields Modules resources tbc Learning outcomes The aim of this practical course is to provide insight in techniques that are frequently used for transcriptome and proteome analysis and to provide hands on experience turning primary data into information that can be used for further biological interpretation To achieve these goals participants will gain insight in the basic principles of gene expression analysis RNAseq data quantification and differential expression analysis protein identification and quantification and they will be trained in the use of software tools to analyse sequencing and proteomic data SearchGUI PeptideShaker MaxQuant In addition the course will provide insight in the complementarity of transcriptome and proteome data by their integrative analysis via Cytoscape What past participants say about the course An intensive and inspiring course with worldwide top researchers in bioinformatics Ideal for wet lab scientists who are now starting to work on RNA seq and proteomics analysis Marta Furtado Instituto de Medicina Molecular Portugal In this course I found lecturers and participants equally willing to share and learn This together with the high quality of each lecture and the care of the organisers contributed to make this week a life changing experience for me Maria Cristina Petrella Centre for Genomic Regulation CRG Spain Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other events or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations... OverviewSponsorsMedia kit Overview Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Course overview Systems biology is a still expanding field of research aiming to understand at the molecular level how cells, tissues and organisms operate in their biological context. Among the key technologies driving this forward are next-generation sequencing and proteomics, as they provide powerful means to determine global expression levels of genes and proteins. Both fields have matured to a degree that they have now become accessible to researchers in many areas of biology. During this course, participants will gain theoretical insight in the structure of sequencing and proteomic data, and they will receive training in data analysis for the annotation, quantification, and statistical analysis of gene and protein...

11 May - 15 May 2026

Systems biology: from large datasets to biological insight

EMBL-EBI Training

Description This course covers the use of computational tools to extract biological insight from omics datasets The content will explore a range of approaches from network inference and data integration to machine learning and logic modelling that can be used to extract biological insights from varied data types Together these techniques will provide participants with a useful toolkit for designing new strategies to extract relevant information and understanding from large scale biological data This course is currently under development please check back again soon for further details You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here... This course covers the use of computational tools to extract biological insight from omics datasets. The content will explore a range of approaches – from network inference and data integration to machine learning and logic modelling – that can be used to extract biological insights from varied data types. Together these techniques will provide participants with a useful toolkit for designing new strategies to extract relevant information and understanding from large-scale biological data.This course is currently under development, please check back again soon for further details. You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here. 

13 May - 15 May 2026

Building networks: engineering in vascular biology

Katie Bentley, Christopher Chen, Kristina Haase, Stephan Huveneers

Description OverviewSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Barcelona with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Conference overview Vascularisation is a rapidly growing field with researchers across disciplines recognising its crucial role in organ development disease progression and therapeutic delivery Traditionally vascular biologists have relied on animal models to investigate key processes such as vascular signalling angiogenesis and remodelling These models remain foundational however they do not always fully capture human specific vascular behaviour In recent years advances in multicellular systems gene editing stem cell technologies and bioengineering have created new opportunities to study vascular biology in vitro using human cells To foster collaboration between vascular biologists and the engineering community we launched the Building networks engineering in vascular biology meeting in Barcelona in 2022 followed by a successful second edition in 2024 This upcoming edition aims to unite researchers working at the intersection of engineering and vascular biology facilitating discussions on how to apply cutting edge techniques such as spatial omics advanced imaging and the use of AI to vascular research Looking ahead we seek to expand this network within the EU strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships and driving innovation in vascular biology Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information on sponsoring possibilities If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de... OverviewSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Barcelona, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Conference overview Vascularisation is a rapidly growing field, with researchers across disciplines recognising its crucial role in organ development, disease progression, and therapeutic delivery. Traditionally, vascular biologists have relied on animal models to investigate key processes such as vascular signalling, angiogenesis, and remodelling. These models remain foundational; however, they do not always fully capture human-specific vascular behaviour. In recent years, advances in multicellular systems, gene editing, stem cell technologies, and bioengineering have created new opportunities to study vascular biology in vitro using human cells. To...

17 May - 22 May 2026

Advanced fluorescence imaging techniques

Description OverviewSponsors Overview Application is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Course overview This practical course will cover advanced light microscopy techniques and participants will learn how to derive qualitative and quantitative insights on molecular mechanisms in mechanisms in cells tissues and developing organisms Invited guest researchers together with microscopy experts from EMBL will foster an intense information flow with a balance of lectures and practical workshops The focus of the course will be on the use of fluorescence microscopy to obtain information about localisation and functions of proteins and other bio molecules at different spatial scales What past participants say about the course I highly recommend this course if you are looking to take your fluorescence microscopy experiments to the next level Josefina Marin Rojas Universidad de Chile Chile Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de... OverviewSponsors Overview Application is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Course overview This practical course will cover advanced light microscopy techniques and participants will learn how to derive qualitative and quantitative insights on molecular mechanisms in mechanisms in cells, tissues and developing organisms. Invited guest researchers together with microscopy experts from EMBL will foster an intense information flow with a balance of lectures and practical workshops. The focus of the course will be on the use of fluorescence microscopy to obtain information about localisation and functions of proteins and other bio-molecules at different spatial scales. What past participants say about the course “I highly recommend this course if you are looking to take your fluorescence microscopy experiments to...

19 May - 22 May 2026

Cellular mechanisms driven by phase separation

Paolo Arosio, Sara Cuylen-Haering, Amy Gladfelter, Alex Holehouse

Description OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview The realisation that intracellular phase transitions underlie the formation of membrane less compartmentalisation in cells has transformed our understanding of cellular organisation in time and space While the existence of membrane less organelles such as nucleoli stress granules and Cajal bodies had been known for a long time it had remained largely unclear until recently how they were formed maintained and regulated To take full advantage of these newly emerging principles we need to develop new tools and approaches to characterise the emergent properties of phase separated states and their impact on biological function It requires a combination of cell biology genetics biochemistry structural biology biophysics soft matter physics and polymer physics which will allow researchers to synergistically decipher how novel functions and pathologies emerge from the process of phase separation in biological systems and what molecular underpinnings facilitate and regulate this key process This conference will bring together scientists from those diverse fields to allow the fostering of new discoveries nurturing a new generation of scientists who challenge the boundaries of existing fields and thinking outside the box to tackle important emerging problems in the life sciences What past participants say about the Symposium The EMBO EMBL Symposium on Cellular Mechanisms Driven by phase separation is a must attend for anyone working in this field as it brings together an interdisciplinary mix of scientists from domains of physics chemistry and biology Great opportunity to listen to excellent and current science Ambuja Navalkar St Jude Children s Research Hospital India Attending this conference has been an incredible opportunity to engage with cutting edge research in the field of bimolecular phase separation Elnaz Hosseini Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research Germany Speakers Keynote speakers Ibrahim Ciss Max Planck Institute of immunobiology and epigenetics Germany Karla Neugebauer Yale University School of Medicine USA Speakers Charlotte Aumeier University of Geneva Switzerland Elvan B ke Centre for Genomic Regulation CRG Spain Lindsay Case MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA Dorothee Dormann Institute of Molecular Biology Germany Allan Drummond University of Chicago USA Eric Dufresne Cornell University USA Roland Knorr University of Cologne Germany Kresten Lindorff Larsen University of Copenhagen Denmark Christine Mayr Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center USA Oliver Martin Mueller Cajar Nanyang Technological University Singapore Singapore Thomas Quail EMBL Heidelberg Germany Christine Roden University of Montreal Canada An ela ari Institute of Science and Technology Austria Austria Richard Young Whitehead Institute USA Scientific organisers Paolo Arosio ETH Zurich Switzerland Sara Cuylen Haering EMBL Heidelberg Germany Amy Gladfelter Duke University USA Alex Holehouse Washington University USA Sponsors Media partners Journal of Cell Biology JCB a Rockefeller University Press journal Life Science Alliance LSA a Rockefeller University Press journal Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview The realisation that intracellular phase transitions underlie the formation of membrane-less compartmentalisation in cells has transformed our understanding of cellular organisation in time and space. While the existence of membrane-less organelles, such as nucleoli, stress granules, and Cajal bodies had been known for a long time, it had remained largely unclear until recently how they were formed, maintained, and regulated. To take full advantage of these newly emerging principles, we need to develop new tools and approaches to characterise the emergent properties of phase-separated states and their impact on...

27 May - 29 May 2026

BioMalPar XXII: biology and pathology of the malaria parasite

Maria Bernabeu, Bismarck Dinko, Bjorn Kafsack, Kasia Modrzynska

Description OverviewSpeakersPractical informationSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Conference overview Malaria remains a major global health burden and progress toward its control and elimination has been limited by growing drug resistance the challenge of developing a highly effective and broadly active vaccine reduced commitments to global public health and political instability The goal of BioMalPar is to 1 highlight recent advances in basic and translational research into the biology of malaria parasites their interactions with their mammalian host and mosquito vector and the development of new interventions 2 foster collaboration among researchers in these efforts and 3 provide training and networking opportunities for participants Together we can drive forward the innovations and strategies needed to reduce the terrible toll malaria takes Join us in this crucial endeavour to understand the biology of the malaria parasite and to advance global health Session topics Parasite cell and molecular biology Transmission and vector biology Host parasite interactions Evolution and ecology Genome scale approaches What past participants say about the conference The BioMalPar Conference is its own kind of amazing Great science shared very friendly brilliant scientists and fun meeting It was also my first time at the EMBL Training centre magnificent Joy Kabagenyi University of Glasgow UK I was thoroughly impressed by the breadth of topics covered and the quality of speakers at the conference Especially impressive name of each sessions made the conference a standout event offering rich content and valuable connections with peers and experts It was a rewarding experience Shilpi Jain International Centre of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology New Delhi India Hands down this is one of the best annual malaria meetings in the world I ve attended almost every meeting and every year I m amazed by the fresh science and the amazing progress being reported Manuel Llin s Penn State University USA Speakers Scientific organisers Maria Bernabeu EMBL Barcelona Spain Bismarck Dinko Kwame Nkrumah University of Science Technology Ghana Bj rn Kafsack Weill Cornell Medical College USA Kasia Modrzynska University of Glasgow UK Emeritus steering group member Jessica Bryant Institut Pasteur France Friedrich Frischknecht Heidelberg University Hospital Germany Conference organiser Chris Stocks EMBL Heidelberg Germany Practical information Registration fees On site registration fees include Admission to the event Meals and coffee breaks Conference materials Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Accommodation and travel are not included in the fees Participants are expected to book and pay their own expenses On site Academia 760On site PhD Student 660On site Industry 960On site Journal Editors 250 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme Virtual registration fees include Possibility to submit an abstract for an oral presentation only Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Opportunity to submit questions Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Virtual Academia 240Virtual PhD Student 190Virtual Industry 290 Note Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary on site or virtual press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Chris Stocks for more information Please note that we do not offer complimentary registrations for editors of scientific journals Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis Your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate virtually On site participants types of payments accepted are international bank transfers and credit card payments Virtual participants we are only able to accept card payments In exceptional cases we can accept bank transfers Please contact events embl de for details Cancellation policy If you are no longer able to take part in the conference please inform your conference contact responsible for this event Your registration and the submitted abstract will be deleted Please also check our Terms and Conditions for the cancellation policy Abstract submission Abstract submission Onsite participants registering to attend are eligible to submit an abstract for an oral presentation and poster Virtual participants registering are eligible to submit an abstract for an oral presentation only Poster submissions are not possible for virtual participation After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly after registering The same login credentials are used for both processes Things to keep in mind when preparing the abstract Please state your First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and email address Abstract body The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised Title The title should not exceed 20 words Only the first word of the title should start with a capital letter and the rest should be lowercase Authors and affiliations Please fill in the author s details as requested in the online form The compulsory fields are First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and Email Kindly mark only one author in the role of First Author and please don t forget to indicate who will be the Presenter Please enter your co authors correctly via the system by adding accounts together with their organisation institute Do not copy paste them into the body of the abstract text as they will not be indexed in the abstract book Presentation types When submitting your abstract you can apply for an oral or poster presentation A selection process will take place with the results announced 2 3 weeks after the abstract submission deadline For detailed instructions on how to submit a conference abstract follow the instructions provided in this video Please check our FAQs pages for further information on how to submit an abstract Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course or conference Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel to an on site event airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Conference or EMBO EMBL Symposium from outside Europe The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers and organisers when attending a conference Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a baby sitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers In order to apply for this grant you must be registered by the abstract submission deadline There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Application On site participants You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your abstract In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Virtual participants If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of all financial assistance during the abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details View our list of external funding opportunities or refer to the FAQ page Become an event reporter At our conferences we also offer the option to become an event reporter By attending the meeting sharing your insights on social media and writing a detailed report you can offset the conference fees Please read the instructions on how to apply Travel and accommodation Visa We can send you a registration confirmation to support your visa procedure not an official invitation letter Please contact the conference officer responsible for your event For more information please see here Travel If you are travelling to Heidelberg via aeroplane train car or long distance bus you can find useful information here Accommodation Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee As further changes in our events are possible you should book flights trains and hotels with flexible options and favourable cancellation conditions Invited speakers please be wary of fraudulent hotel services contacting you to ask for payments see our Accommodation Scam Alert for more information A list of hotels with rooms on hold will be announced here closer to the time Please email the hotel directly quoting the booking code BMP26 01 to confirm the exact price of the room Local transportation Conference shuttle buses Conference shuttle buses are free of charge for participants and depart from designated bus stops near the hotels to EMBL and back mornings and evenings Bus stops for this conference and departure times will be available closer to the date View Conference shuttle bus stops and hotels in a larger map Please note that not every bus stop will be used for every event Other local transportation In addition to the shuttle busses there is also the public bus 28 that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time For more information see here Further details Address EMBL Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Here you will find useful information for when you are onsite at the event Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Charging stations There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Room for prayers meditation and yoga There is a room for prayer yoga and meditation located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room EMBL campus map Health and safety notes Please take a moment to read our health and safety policy Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Be prepared to answer the following questions Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid The Heidelberg University Hospital or Universit tsklinikum has a 24 hour accident and emergency facility and is at Im Neuenheimer Feld 672 It is a 8km or a 20 minute taxi ride away from EMBL In a medical emergency the ambulance service generally transports patients to this hospital Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg The EMBL course and conference office team are able to advise you on where to turn for emergency or non emergency medical treatment in Heidelberg and can assist you in making appointments and or arranging transport to get to the pharmacy or a doctor of your choice if necessary Please note we are not however permitted to personally accompany you off campus Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Event platform Access to the event platform is given to all on site and virtual participants You can use the event platform to Access to all the livestreamed talks Opportunity to submit questions for virtual participants Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Access to the abstract book Opportunity to engage with speakers and other participants via the discussion area and chat functionality Other useful information How to give a good scientific talk or to make a good scientific poster and more More information about the platform will be shared ahead of the conference Guidelines Pleaase do not share the link to the course or donverence platfrom with anyone else Do not broadcast the conference to unregistered participants You are encouraged to post about the event Post unless the speaker specifically says otherwise but be mindful of unpublished data Please do not capture transmit or redistribute data presented at the meeting Additional information can be found in our Code of Conduct Time zone The programme is planned based on the Europe Berlin time zone unless otherwise stated Please take your time zone into consideration when planning your attendance Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions and travelling to EMBL on our Information for participants page Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl org for further information on sponsoring possibilities If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de... OverviewSpeakersPractical informationSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Conference overview Malaria remains a major global health burden and progress toward its control and elimination has been limited by growing drug resistance, the challenge of developing a highly effective and broadly active vaccine, reduced commitments to global public health, and political instability. The goal of BioMalPar is to (1) highlight recent advances in basic and translational research into the biology of malaria parasites, their interactions with their mammalian host and mosquito vector, and the development of new interventions, (2) foster collaboration among researchers in these efforts, and (3) provide...

2 June 2026

From sequences to structures: Protein characterisation using EMBL-EBI APIs

Meredith Willmott

Description Proteins are fundamental to biological processes and understanding their sequence structure and function is crucial for various applications in research This one day hands on virtual workshop will guide participants through a structured programmatic workflow using EMBL EBI resources Participants will learn how to retrieve protein sequences identify homologs annotate functional domains and explore structural information using REST APIs The course emphasises programmatic access APIs to integrate sequence functional and structural data into a unified analysis pipeline Through a step by step Python workflow participants will apply different EMBL EBI tools to analyse an example protein gaining practical experience in automating large scale protein data analysis Virtual courseThis course will take place on Zoom Trainers will be available to assist during practical sessions answer questions and provide further explanations during the Zoom To join the course you will need to create an EMBL EBI Training website account... Proteins are fundamental to biological processes, and understanding their sequence, structure, and function is crucial for various applications in research. This one-day, hands-on virtual workshop will guide participants through a structured, programmatic workflow using EMBL-EBI resources. Participants will learn how to retrieve protein sequences, identify homologs, annotate functional domains, and explore structural information using REST APIs. The course emphasises programmatic access (APIs) to integrate sequence, functional, and structural data into a unified analysis pipeline. Through a step-by-step Python workflow, participants will apply different EMBL-EBI tools to analyse an example protein, gaining practical experience in automating large-scale protein data analysis.Virtual courseThis course will take place on Zoom. Trainers will be available to assist during practical sessions,...

7 June - 12 June 2026

Whole transcriptome data analysis

Marco Beccuti, Vladimir Benes, Raffaele Calogero, Francesca Cordero

Description OverviewSpeakers trainers and staffPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Course overview This course will teach biological researchers how to analyse biological data sets using open source software Most of the analysis will be performed with docker4seq and rCASC packages which were developed to facilitate the use of computing demanding applications in the field of NGS data analysis Docker4seq and rCASC packages use docker containers that embed demanding computing tasks e g short reads mapping into isolated containers This approach provides multiple advantages the user does not need to install all the software on its local server the results generated by different containers can be organised in pipelines and reproducible research is guarantee by the possibility of sharing the docker images used for the analysis Computers for hands on exercises will be provided along with demo data sets Audience This course was developed for biological researchers as the intended audience Basic knowledge of massively parallel sequencing MPS is desirable however R coding skills and deep knowledge of statistics are not necessary What past participants say about the course This course has been an incredibly enriching and valuable experience for me providing comprehensive knowledge practical methodologies and invaluable networking opportunities The instructors expertise and the hands on approach made the learning process engaging and enjoyable The interactive sessions allowed us to apply what we learned to real world scenarios Also meeting fellow participants from diverse backgrounds and sharing ideas was inspiring The networking opportunity created a collaborative and supportive environment fostering future collaborations I am grateful to the EMBL team for organizing this exceptional course The high quality organization knowledgeable instructors and dedicated staff made it an outstanding learning environment Thank you for providing this excellent learning opportunity Oana Baldasici The Oncology Institute Prof Dr Ion Chiricuta Cluj Napoca Romania This course has orientated me in the world of bioinformatics and has given me the tools to find a path through my data analysis It has also given me a group of friends to call when I have problems along the way I wish I could do it again Alysha Burrows Manchester Metropolitan University UK Speakers trainers and staff Luca Alessandri University of Turin Italy Marco Beccuti University of Turin Italy Vladimir Benes EMBL Heidelberg Germany Raffaele Calogero University of Turin Italy Maria Luisa Ratto University of Turin Italy Scientific organisers Marco Beccuti University of Turin Italy Vladimir Benes EMBL Heidelberg Germany Raffaele Calogero University of Turin Italy Francesca Cordero University of Turin Italy Course Organiser Inna B sselmann EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary programme Day 1 Sunday 7 June 2026 Time Berlin Europe SpeakerLocation14 00 14 30Welcome and course overviewVladimir Benes EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard A B room14 30 15 00Participants flash talksCourtyard A B room15 00 16 00RNA seq cool but is it that simple Vladimir Benes EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard A B room16 00 16 30Coffee breakCourtyard A B room16 30 18 00RNA seq cool but is it that simple Vladimir Benes EMBL Heidelberg GermanyCourtyard A B room18 00 19 30Pizza dinner in the rooftop loungeRooftop lounge19 30Bus to ISG HotelATC Entrance Day 2 Monday 8 June 2026 Time Berlin Europe SpeakerLocation08 40 09 00Bus from ISG to EMBLISG Hotel entrance09 00 10 00Docker container and reproducibilityMarco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab10 00 10 30Coffee breakATC Foyer10 30 11 00Experimental design bulk RNAseqRaffaele Calogero University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab11 00 12 00QC bulk RNAseqRaffaele Calogero University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab12 00 13 00LunchEMBL Canteen13 00 14 30Counting reads bulk RNAseqRaffaele Calogero Marco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab14 30 15 00Coffee breakATC Foyer15 00 17 30Counting reads miRNARaffaele Calogero University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab17 30 18 30Social programme Facility tour18 30 19 30DinnerEMBL Canteen19 30Bus to ISG HotelATC Entrance Day 3 Tuesday 9 June 2026 Time Berlin Europe SpeakerLocation08 40 09 00Bus from ISG to EMBLISG Hotel entrance09 00 10 30PCA a linear dimensionality reduction methodRaffaele Calogero University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab10 30 11 00Coffee breakATC Foyer11 00 12 30Differential expression analysis for bulk RNAseqRaffaele Calogero University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab12 30 13 30LunchEMBL Canteen13 30 14 30Differential expression analysis for multiple groups ANOVA likeRaffaele Calogero University of TurinComputer Training Lab14 30 16 00Visualising differentially expressed data Heat maps Raffaele Calogero Marco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab16 00 16 30Coffee breakATC Foyer16 30 18 00Mining differential expression results for bulk RNAseqRaffaele Calogero University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab18 00 19 00DinnerEMBL Canteen19 00Bus to ISG HotelATC Entrance Day 4 Wednesday 10 June 2026 Time Berlin Europe SpeakerLocation08 40 09 00Bus from ISG to EMBLISG Hotel entrance09 00 11 00Individual exercises on bulk RNAseqRaffaele Calogero Marco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab11 00 11 30Coffee breakATC Foyer11 30 12 30Individual exercises on bulk RNAseqRaffaele Calogero Marco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab12 30 13 30Lunch and group photoEMBL Canteen13 30 14 30QC single cells RNAseqRaffaele Calogero University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab14 30 16 00Non linear dimensionalityreduction for single cell RNAseqRaffaele Calogero University of TurinComputer Training Lab16 00 16 30Coffee breakATC Foyer16 30 18 00Sub population discovery insingle cell RNAseq clusteringRaffaele Calogero Marco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab18 00 18 30Social dinner downtownBus to ISG from EMBL ATC 20 minutes at ISG hotel to drop things ATC Entrance18 30 19 00Bus from ISG to Neckarm nzplatzISG Hotel19 00Downtown dinner Day 5 Thursday 11 June 2026 Time Berlin Europe SpeakerLocation08 40 09 00Bus from ISG to EMBLISG Hotel entrance09 00 10 00Annotating cell types aftersub population discoveryRaffaele Calogero University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab10 00 11 00ExercisesComputer Training Lab11 00 11 30Coffee breakATC Foyer11 30 12 30scRNA data integrationRaffaele Calogero Marco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab12 30 13 30LunchEMBL Canteen13 30 16 00Individual exercises on bulk RNAseqRaffaele Calogero University of Turin ItalyMarco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab16 00 16 30Coffee breakATC Foyer16 30 18 30Individual exercises on single cell RNAseqRaffaele Calogero Marco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab18 45Bus to ISG HotelATC Entrance19 30Dinner at ISG HotelISG Hotel Day 6 Friday 12 June 2026 Time Berlin Europe SpeakerLocation08 40 09 00Bus from ISG to EMBLISG Hotel entrance09 00 11 00Individual exercises on bulk single cellRNAseqRaffaele Calogero Marco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab11 00 11 30Coffee breakATC Foyer11 30 12 30Individual exercises on bulk single cellRNAseqRaffaele Calogero Marco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab12 30 13 30LunchEMBL Canteen13 30 16 00Individual exercises on bulk single cellRNAseqRaffaele Calogero Marco Beccuti University of Turin ItalyComputer Training Lab16 00 16 20Final remarksVladimir Benes Raffaele Calogero Marco BeccutiComputer Training Lab16 30Bus to Heidelberg train stationATC Entrance Practical information Registration fees and motivation letter The course is limited to 28 participants For selection purposes please note that your application will not be considered without a letter of motivation Registration Registration fees include admission course materials meals and coffee breaks Participants are expected to book and pay their own accommodation and travel expenses Academia 740PhD Student 740Industry 1250 A letter to support your visa application will be issued on request once payment of the registration fee is confirmed We recommend that you book your visa appointment as soon as possible to avoid any delay with your visa application Confirmation and payment The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course The results will be announced approximately 2 3 weeks after the application deadline Motivation letter submission After you have logged in and successfully registered you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering Instructions Include your relevant skills experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course Explain why you would like to attend including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course Please note The limit of 2000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised For detailed instructions please watch our video on how to submit a course motivation letter Further details For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the FAQ page Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBL Course from outside Europe up to 500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Practical Course up to 1000 for any participant working in Chile India Singapore or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Practical Course Registration fees are only covered for EMBO Practical Courses The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Original receipts must be provided with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Scanned copies cannot be accepted Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers trainers and organisers when attending a course Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a babysitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant Applies to selected courses only Availability will be indicated during the motivation letter submission process This grant covers costs related to your attendance at the course registration travel and accommodation costs The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant depends on when you received your university entrance qualification e g Abitur A Levels High School Diploma Final State Examination for PhD and MD students as well as graduates the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course for postdocs the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course Application You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your motivation letter for courses In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application For the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Travel Grant there is a pre application question during the motivation letter submission process and if selected you will be requested to complete a standard form and documentation consisting of your travel expense estimation Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of registration fee waivers and travel grants during the motivation letter or abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details See our list of external funding opportunities and for further information about financial assistance please refer to the FAQ page Accommodation and travel Travel information For travel information please see here If you are travelling to the conference within Germany then you are eligible for the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket called the Veranstaltungsticket in German This will result in a lower ticket price if your travel distance to Heidelberg is more than 100 km You need to provide proof of your event attendance when purchasing the ticket For more information in English see here or in German see here You can book your ticket here Hotel Accommodation is not included in the registration fee Participants are expected to book and pay for their own accommodation A mix of single and twin rooms have been reserved for 6 nights from Saturday 31 May Friday 6 June at the ISG Hotel Single rooms are limited and will be available on a first come first served basis After the selection process selected participants should contact the hotel directly to make a booking with a booking code code of your course e g DAT25 01 by the deadline of Wednesday 30 April 2025 We recommend that all course participants stay in the dedicated hotel for the course Local transport Shuttle buses will go from the ISG Hotel to EMBL and back mornings and evenings A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting Further details Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg GermanyFor more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Catering All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a wide variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the laboratories Electricity and charging station In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk EMBL Merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order or get in contact with your Course Organiser Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Health and safety notes Please read EMBL s COVID 19 safety policy for on site events Do not smoke in any EMBL building Eating and drinking is prohibited in all laboratories Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so If first aid is required The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk room 10 205 Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only Where is the accident What happened How many injured Emergency number 06221 387 7821 from mobile phones Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk In case of fire Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points Do not use the lifts Beyond first aid Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg In any case the EMBL Course and Conference Office will assist you to get to the pharmacy and a doctor of your choice if necessary Internet Wi Fi is available on campus Log in using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Room for prayer yoga and meditation There is a room for prayer meditation and yoga located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Travel to and from the venue During the event we provide conference shuttle buses to and from EMBL In addition there is the public bus 39A that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time Information on the shuttle buses can be found on the individual event website and more detailed information on travelling to EMBL can be found on our Travel Information page Map to walk from ISG Hotel to EMBL Additional information Address EMBL Heidelberg Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany ATC orientation map Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions COVID 19 safety policy and travelling to EMBL on our Information for Participants page Technical requirements and event software Technical requirements Below you will find the software and technical requirements for this course Participants need to bring their own laptops which will be used to remotely access EMBL virtual machines with pre installed software You will need admin rights to install the software required to access the virtual machines If you do not have admin rights please contact your technical support team in advance to make sure the software can be installed If you have a non standard HDMI port other than type A you need to bring an adaptor Keyboard and PC mouse are available for use with a standard USB port If you have a different port type such as USB C you will need to bring your own Event software The EMBL eCampus learning platform will be used to collaborate communicate and network with all of the course participants All participants will receive information on how to join shortly before the course We recommend using Chrome Safari or Mozilla Firefox browsers for eCampus Additional information Please find additional information including FAQs terms and conditions COVID 19 safety policy and travelling to EMBL on our Information for Participants page Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other events or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1350 Social 1600 900... OverviewSpeakers, trainers and staffPreliminary programmePractical informationSponsorsMedia kit Overview Course overview This course will teach biological researchers how to analyse biological data sets using open-source software. Most of the analysis will be performed with docker4seq and rCASC packages, which were developed to facilitate the use of computing demanding applications in the field of NGS data analysis. Docker4seq and rCASC packages use docker containers that embed demanding computing tasks (e.g. short reads mapping) into isolated containers. This approach provides multiple advantages: the user does not need to install all the software on its local server, the results generated by different containers can be organised in pipelines, and reproducible research is guarantee by the possibility of sharing the docker images used for the analysis. Computers for hands-on exercises...

9 June - 12 June 2026

Mechanobiology across the tree of life

Alba Diz-Muñoz, Nicoletta Petridou, Enrique Rojas, Xavier Trepat, Kirsty Wan

Description OverviewSpeakersAboutSponsorsMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview How do cells and tissues build themselves and respond to their environment Over the past decade it has become clear that physico chemical properties are rapidly modulated to accommodate or drive changes in shape or behavior and to exchange matter and information with the environment Solving the grand challenges of this field requires integrating expertise from biology physics and engineering Furthermore understanding which processes are system specific and which represent generalizable principles requires us to use the lens of evolution to compare across the tree of life Responding to this important challenge we bring together researchers across all biological systems and will particularly focus on new technologies that empower studies of cell wall cytoskeleton and membrane biology such as advanced imaging in in vitro and in vivo systems as well as approaches combining molecular biology with computational and biophysical approaches Since this is a new and expanding area we will have a particular focus on early career researchers Our goal is to inspire catalyze and foster collaborations across diverse communities to reach a comprehensive understanding of mechanobiology across kingdoms integrating cell wall actin and membrane biochemistry and biophysics with cell mechanics Speakers Keynote speakers Caren Norden Gulbenkian Institute of Science Portugal Manu Prakash Stanford University USA Speakers Karen Alim Technical University of Munich Germany Daria Bonazzi Institut Pasteur France David Br ckner University of Basel Switzerland Agathe Chainge Utrecht University The Netherlands Knut Drescher University of Basel Switzerland Ethan Garner Harvard University USA Stephan Grill Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Germany Olivier Hamant cole normale sup rieure de Lyon France Kinneret Keren Technion Israel Institute of Technology Israel Thomas Lecuit Marseille Developmental Biology Institute France Matthias L tolf EPFL Switzerland Natasha Mhatre University of Western Ontario Canada Naomi Nakayama Imperial College London UK Ulrich Schwarz University of Heidelberg Germany Orion Weiner University of California San Francisco USA Scientific organisers Alba Diz Mu oz EMBL Heidelberg Germany Nicoletta Petridou EMBL Heidelberg Germany Enrique Rojas New York University USA Xavier Trepat Institute or Bioengineering of Catalonia Spain Kirsty Wan University of Exeter UK About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1350 Social 1600 900 PPT Slide 16 9... OverviewSpeakersAboutSponsorsMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview How do cells and tissues build themselves and respond to their environment? Over the past decade it has become clear that physico-chemical properties are rapidly modulated to accommodate or drive changes in shape or behavior and to exchange matter and information with the environment. Solving the grand challenges of this field requires integrating expertise from biology, physics, and engineering. Furthermore, understanding which processes are system-specific and which represent generalizable principles requires us to use the lens of evolution to compare across the tree of life. Responding to this important...

15 June - 19 June 2026

Data science for life scientists

EMBL-EBI Training

Description This course will introduce life scientists to practical data science topics used in life sciences such as data visualisation image analysis application of AI and use of publicly available databases You will initially be introduced to data science theory and practice including best practices for undertaking analyses data management and reproducibility The course will provide hands on training in tools and resources appropriate to your research including introducing the use of Python for handling and visualising data statistical analysis and the application of machine learning This course is currently under development please check back again soon for further details You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here... This course will introduce life scientists to practical data science topics used in life sciences, such as data visualisation, image analysis, application of AI, and use of publicly available databases. You will initially be introduced to data science theory and practice, including best practices for undertaking analyses, data management, and reproducibility. The course will provide hands-on training in tools and resources appropriate to your research, including introducing the use of Python for handling and visualising data, statistical analysis, and the application of machine learning.This course is currently under development, please check back again soon for further details. You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here. 

16 June - 19 June 2026

Hands-on course for sample preparation and data analysis in proteomics

Dominic Helm, Mandy Rettel, Frank Stein

Description OverviewSponsorsMedia Kit Overview Course overview The course will give an introduction to the theoretical aspects of the analysis of proteins peptides by mass spectrometry Participants will get hands on experience in sample preparation for a quantitative comparison across samples and perform a state of the art sample preparation and tandem mass tag labelling Samples prepared by the participants will be measured by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry In a session focused on bioinformatics analysis participants will use FragPipe and FragPipe Analyst in order to process the acquired data What past participants say about the course The course was an incredible experience combining well structured theoretical sessions with exceptional hands on wet lab practices The unique opportunity to work directly in the lab was the highlight for me making this course stand out among others Highly recommended Diego M rquez University of Birmingham UK Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de Media Kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1350 Social 1600 900 PPT Slide 16 9... OverviewSponsorsMedia Kit Overview Course overview The course will give an introduction to the theoretical aspects of the analysis of proteins/peptides by mass spectrometry. Participants will get hands-on experience in sample preparation for a quantitative comparison across samples and perform a state of the art sample preparation and tandem mass tag labelling. Samples prepared by the participants will be measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. In a session focused on bioinformatics analysis, participants will use FragPipe and FragPipe-Analyst in order to process the acquired data. What past participants say about the course “The course was an incredible experience, combining well-structured theoretical sessions with exceptional hands-on wet lab practices. The unique opportunity to work directly in the lab was the highlight for me, making this course stand out...

17 June - 20 June 2026

Microtubules: from atoms to complex systems

Carsten Janke, Zdenek Lansky, Francois Nedelec, Kassandra Ori-McKenney

Description OverviewSpeakersPreliminary ProgrammePractical informationSponsorsAboutMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Symposium overview This symposium initiated in 2010 and held every two years since brings together both early career and established researchers from around the world who share an interest in microtubule biology and its relevance to human health and disease It has grown into a central venue for fostering collaboration and exchanging new ideas in the field The microtubule cytoskeleton plays a vital role in diverse cellular processes including chromosome segregation vesicle and organelle transport cell motility and the establishment of polarity When microtubule function is impaired the consequences include human diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders making microtubules key therapeutic targets Recent advances have come from interdisciplinary approaches that integrate cell biology genetics molecular biology biochemistry biophysics structural biology and mathematical modeling greatly expanding the impact and scope of microtubule research As the field continues to diversify the need for a strong unifying meeting becomes increasingly important This symposium addresses that need by bringing together researchers across disciplines and career stages The program will feature inspiring keynote lectures numerous short talks selected from submitted abstracts dynamic poster sessions and dedicated opportunities for networking and community building Session topics Harnessing microtubules Microtubule based cell architecture Microtubules in the nervous system Microtubules inside neurons Decoding Microtubules Control of microtubule based transport Microtubules in cell division Speakers Keynote speakers Martin Chalfie Columbia University USA Michael L Shelanski Columbia University USA Speakers Charlotte Aumeier University of Geneva Switzerland Frank Bradke German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases Germany Marcus Braun Institute of Biotechnology Czech Academy of Sciences Czech Republic Alan Brown Harvard University USA Eva Deinum Wageningen University The Netherlands Jennifer DeLuca Colorado State University USA Karin John Universit Grenoble Alpes France Richard McKenney University of California Davis USA Pleasantine Mill University of Edinburgh UK Binyam Mogessie Yale University USA Guangshuo Ou Tsinghua University China Pramod Pullarkat Raman Research Institute India Laura Schaedel Saarland University Germany Giampietro Schiavo University College London UK Arp Schnittger University of Hamburg Germany M nica Sousa i3s University of Porto Portugal Radhika Subramanian Massachusetts General Hospital USA Jin Wu Tsai National Yang Ming University Taiwan Julie Welburn University of Edinburgh UK Ahmet Yildiz University of California Berkeley USA Scientific Organisers Carsten Janke Institut Curie France Zdenek Lansky Czech Academy of Sciences Czech Republic Francois Nedelec University of Cambridge UK Kassandra Ori Mckenney University of California USA Conference organiser Sophie Dutzi EMBL Heidelberg Germany Preliminary Programme Are you on social media Post using EESMicrotubules and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise Day 1 Wednesday 17 June 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session12 30 14 00Registration and light refreshments14 00 14 10Opening remarksSession 1 Harnessing microtubulesChair tbc14 10 14 35Talk title tbc Charlotte Aumeier University of Geneva Switzerland14 35 14 50Selected short talk 114 50 15 15Talk title tbcGuangshuo Ou Tsinghua University China15 15 15 30Selected short talk 215 30 15 55Decoding MAP induced lattice dynamics in microtubules a theoretical frameworkKarin John Universit Grenoble Alpes France15 55 16 25Coffee BreakSession 2 Emerging Topics 1Chair tbc16 25 16 40Selected short talk 316 40 16 55Selected short talk 416 55 17 10Selected short talk 517 10 17 25Selected short talk 617 25 17 40Selected short talk 717 40 17 55Selected short talk 817 55 18 55Speed networking18 55 20 30Dinner in Canteen20 30 23 00Welcome reception with drinks and preview of all posters Day 2 Thursday 18 June 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session09 00 09 401st Landmark LectureTalk title tbcMichael L Shelanski Columbia University USAChair Kassandra Ori McKenney University of California USA09 40 10 15Coffee BreakSession 3 Microtubule based cell architectureChair tbc10 15 10 40Talk title tbcArp Schnittger University of Hamburg Germany10 40 10 55Selected short talk 910 55 11 20How a mitotic kinase finds the cell center for cytokinesisRadhika Subramanian Massachusetts General Hospital USA11 20 11 35Selected short talk 1011 35 12 00Talk title tbcEva Deinum Wageningen University Netherlands12 00 13 45Lunch and meet the speakersSession 4 Emerging topics 2Chair tbc13 45 14 00Selected short talk 1114 00 14 15Selected short talk 1214 15 14 30Selected short talk 1314 30 14 45Selected short talk 1414 45 15 00Selected short talk 1515 00 15 30Flash talk session 115 30 16 00Coffee Break16 00 18 45Poster Session 1 odd numbers 18 45 20 00Dinner in EMBL Canteen20 00 22 30After dinner drinks and possibility to continue poster session Day 3 Friday 19 June 2026 Time Europe Berlin SessionSession 5 Microtubules in the nervous systemChair tbc09 00 09 25Talk title tbcGiampietro Schiavo University College London United Kingdom09 25 09 40Selected short talk 1609 40 10 05Microtubules in sensory neuron axon asymmetryM nica Sousa i3s University of Porto Portugal10 05 10 30The roles of microtubule associated proteins in cortical development and malformationsJin Wu Tsai National Yang Ming University Taiwan10 30 11 00Coffee BreakSession 6 Microtubule inside neuronsChair tbc11 00 11 25Probing the stability of axonal microtubulesPramod Pullarkat Raman Research Institute India11 25 11 50Talk title tbcFrank Bradke German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases Germany11 50 12 05Selected short talk 1712 05 12 30Decoding MAP induced lattice dynamics in microtubulesLaura Schaedel Saarland University Germany12 30 14 00Lunch and meet the speakers14 00 14 402nd Landmark LectureWhat the microtubules of C elegans have told usMartin Chalfie Columbia University USAChair Zdenek Lansky Institute of Biotechnology Czech Academy of Sciences Czech Republic14 40 15 20Roundtable discussion15 20 15 40Flash talk session 215 40 16 10Coffee Break16 10 19 00Poster Session 2 even numbers 19 00 21 00BBQ21 00 00 00Party Day 4 Saturday 20 June 2026 Time Europe Berlin SessionSession 7 Decoding MicrotubulesChair tbc09 30 09 45Selected short talk 1809 45 10 10Talk title tbcPleasantine Mill University of Edinburgh United Kingdom10 10 10 25Selected short talk 1910 25 10 50The layered regulation of Tau protein association with microtubulesMarcus Braun Institute of Biotechnology Czech Academy of Sciences Czech Republic10 50 11 20Coffee BreakSession 8 Control of microtubule based transportChair tbc11 20 11 45Regulation of kinesin motilityRichard McKenney University of California Davis USA11 45 12 10Talk title tbcAlan Brown Harvard University USA12 10 12 35The regulation of motors by microtubule associated proteinsAhmet Yildiz University of California Berkeley USA12 35 12 50Selected short talk 2013 00 14 30Lunch Session 9 Microtubules in cell divisionChair tbc14 30 14 55Deciphering the tubulin code in female meiosisBinyam Mogessie Yale University USA14 55 15 10Selected short talk 2115 10 15 35Kinetochore microtubule regulation in mitosisJennifer DeLuca Colorado State University USA15 35 15 50Selected short talk 2215 50 16 15Adaptation of the microtubule cytoskeleton in germ cellsJulie Welburn University of Edinburgh UK16 15 16 30Poster prizes16 30 16 45Closing remarks Practical information Registration fees On site registration fees include Admission to the event Possibility to submit an abstract Meals and coffee breaks as indicated in the programme Conference materials Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded A letter to support your visa application for more information check the Travel and accommodation tab Accommodation and travel are not included in the fees Participants are expected to book and pay their own expenses On site Academia 650On site PhD Student 750On site Industry 950On site Journal Editors 300 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the conference in return by taking part in meet the editors sessions or other planned activities within the programme Please contact Sophie Dutzi to ask for the special registration link for editors Virtual registration fees include Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Opportunity to submit questions Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded Virtual Academia 190Virtual PhD Student 240Virtual Industry 290 Note Accredited journalists may be eligible to register for complimentary on site or virtual press registration Registrants may be required to provide accreditation or equivalent proof of press membership after registration Please contact Sophie Dutzi for more information Confirmation and payment Registration will be on a first come first served basis You can register and submit your abstract without paying the conference fee in advance but your place can only be confirmed after payment of the registration fee If you are added to our waiting list please consider taking advantage of our offerings to participate virtually On site participants types of payments accepted are international bank transfers and credit card payments Virtual participants we are only able to accept card payments In exceptional cases we can accept bank transfers Please contact events embl de for details Cancellation policy If you are no longer able to take part in the conference please inform your conference contact responsible for this event Your registration and the submitted abstract will be deleted Please also check our Terms and Conditions for the cancellation policy Abstract submission Abstract submission Only participants registering to attend the on site event are eligible to submit an abstract Unfortunately abstracts will not be accepted from virtual participants After registration you can submit your abstract via a separate link that will be provided in the email confirmation Alternatively you can access the link on the confirmation page directly after registering The same login credentials are used for both processes Things to keep in mind when preparing the abstract Abstract body The limit of 2 000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces If an error occurs try using a different web browser preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox If you copy paste the text into the form hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2 000 character limit resulting in an error message We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text If you have special symbols in your text make sure you are using Unicode characters otherwise these will not be recognised Title The title should not exceed 20 words Only the first word of the title should start with a capital letter and the rest should be lowercase Authors and affiliations Please fill in the author s details as requested in the online form The compulsory fields are First Name Last Name Organisation Name Affiliation or Company Country and Email Kindly mark only one author in the role of First Author and please don t forget to indicate who will be the Presenter Please enter your co authors correctly via the system by adding accounts together with their organisation institute Do not copy paste them into the body of the abstract text as they will not be indexed in the abstract book Presentation types When submitting your abstract you can apply for an oral or poster presentation A selection process will take place with the results announced 3 weeks after the abstract submission deadline delays may occur For detailed instructions on how to submit a conference abstract follow the instructions provided in this video Please check our FAQs pages for further information on how to submit an abstract Financial assistance Financial assistance Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of registration fee waivers travel grants and childcare grants Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver Registration fee waiver The fee waiver will cover the registration sum that you have paid to attend the course or conference Travel grant The travel grant will cover the cost of travel to an on site event airfare train bus taxi accommodation visa and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows up to 400 for participants travelling to an EMBO EMBL Symposium from within Europe up to 1000 for participants travelling to an EMBO EMBL Symposium from outside Europe The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application Receipts and boarding passes for air travel must be provided via email with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel Childcare grant There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants speakers and organisers when attending a conference Eligible costs include but are not limited to fees for a baby sitter or child care facility and travel costs for a caregiver Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers You may apply for a childcare grant at the same time when submitting your abstract There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants Application On site participants You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your abstract In your application you will be asked to answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Virtual participants If you are attending virtually you can apply for financial assistance in the submission portal by the abstract deadline Read the instructions on how to apply for financial assistance Only submissions for financial assistance will be accepted Presentation abstracts cannot be submitted here and will be declined In your application you will be asked to summarise your current work answer questions regarding why your lab cannot fund your attendance and how your attendance will make a difference to your career Application for financial support will not affect the outcome of your registration application Selection The scientific organisers will select the recipients of all financial assistance during the abstract selection process Results will be announced approximately 6 8 weeks before the event start date however for some events this may be delayed Selection results do not impact your admission to the meeting Selection for registration fee waivers and travel grants is based on scientific merit your current work or study location the reasons for needing financial support and the impact this event will have on your career Childcare grants will be allocated in the same timeframe 6 8 weeks before the event start date Please note that priority will be given to early stage researchers Reimbursement Costs will be reimbursed after the meeting only once a reimbursement form and original receipts from travel costs have been received Further details View our list of external funding opportunities or refer to the FAQ page Become an event reporter At our conferences we also offer the option to become an event reporter By attending the meeting sharing your insights on social media and writing a detailed report you can offset the conference fees Please read the instructions on how to apply Travel and accommodation Visa We can send you a registration confirmation to support your visa procedure not an official invitation letter after you have paid the registration fee Please contact the conference officer responsible for your event For more information please see here Travel If you are travelling to Heidelberg via aeroplane train car or long distance bus you can find useful information here Accommodation Accommodation is not included in the conference registration fee As further changes in our events are possible you should book flights trains and hotels with flexible options and favourable cancellation conditions Invited speakers please be wary of fraudulent hotel services contacting you to ask for payments see our Accommodation Scam Alert for more information A list of hotels with room blocks will be shared soon Local transportation Conference shuttle buses Conference shuttle buses are free of charge for participants and depart from designated bus stops near the hotels to EMBL and back mornings and evenings The bus stops for this conference are Staycity Aparthotel Speyerer Str 7 Kurf rsten Anlage Opposite Main Train Station Premier Inn City Zentrum Kurf rsten Anlage 23 Leonardo Hotel Heidelberg City Center Bergheimer Str 63 Neckarm nzplatz Heidelberg Tourist Information Peterskirche Bus stop Hilton Hotel Kurf rsten Anlage 1 ISG Hotel Im Eichwald 19 View Conference shuttle bus stops and hotels in a larger map Please note that not every bus stop will be used for every event Other local transportation In addition to the shuttle busses there is also the public bus 28 that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time For more information see here Further details Address EMBL Meyerhofstra e 1 69117 Heidelberg Germany For more information about accommodation and travel please refer to the FAQ page On site information Here you will find useful information for when you are onsite at the event Catering All meals and coffee breaks as indicated in the porgramme are included in the registration fee Our catering staff will prepare a variety of vegetarian meals meat and fish dishes soups pasta fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of desserts Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself No food or drinks are allowed in the auditorium Internet Wi Fi is available on campus using the EMBL Events network and the event specific password which will be provided on site The eduroam network secure worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community is also available Photography During the conference an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos If you would not like to appear in these please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office Charging stations There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone tablet etc In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC 50 cycles An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances laptop i e American Japanese etc A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk Printing We can help to print your boarding pass train ticket Please send it to events embl de and collect your print outs at the registration desk Luggage There are lockers available on site to store your luggage which require a 2 EURO coin to operate There is another luggage room on level E0 which is free to use but remains unlocked during the conference Lost and found Lost and Found items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the conference EMBL merchandise If you are interested in purchasing EMBL merchandise products presented in the glass display in the registration area please email the EMBL shop to place an order Kindly note the EMBL shop is only open upon request and all purchases must be made in cash Euros only Nursing room There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29 Room for prayers meditation and yoga There is a room for prayer yoga and meditation located on level E0 behind the Auditorium Please be respectful of others using the room EMBL campus map Health and safety notes Please take a moment 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Universit tsklinikum has a 24 hour accident and emergency facility and is at Im Neuenheimer Feld 672 It is a 8km or a 20 minute taxi ride away from EMBL In a medical emergency the ambulance service generally transports patients to this hospital Please remember to bring your own medication if needed to the conference Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg The EMBL course and conference office team are able to advise you on where to turn for emergency or non emergency medical treatment in Heidelberg and can assist you in making appointments and or arranging transport to get to the pharmacy or a doctor of your choice if necessary Please note we are not however permitted to personally accompany you off campus Sightseeing A variety of 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are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually Media kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1350 Social 1600 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OverviewSpeakersPreliminary ProgrammePractical informationSponsorsAboutMedia kit Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Symposium overview This symposium, initiated in 2010 and held every two years since, brings together both early-career and established researchers from around the world who share an interest in microtubule biology and its relevance to human health and disease. It has grown into a central venue for fostering collaboration and exchanging new ideas in the field. The microtubule cytoskeleton plays a vital role in diverse cellular processes, including chromosome segregation, vesicle and organelle transport, cell motility, and the establishment of polarity. When microtubule function is impaired, the consequences include human diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, making microtubules key therapeutic...

30 June - 6 July 2026

Synthetic biology in action: maturing tools and their potential

Nico Claassens, Sven Panke, Vitor Pinheiro, Karen Polizzi, Velia Siciliano

Description OverviewSponsors Overview Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Course overview Synthetic Biology SynBio has become a maturing field after more than two decades of development available tools and knowledge allow wider and more systematic capabilities of designing engineering assembling and controlling biological systems for an increasing number of applications This course focuses on equipping students with hands on experience on cutting edge SynBio tools while supported by lectures from across the field discussing different aspects of the engineering cycle that also highlight how those are converging towards a better understanding of biology This course connects different disciplines to demonstrate how biological complexity emerges how it can be analysed and designed including reaching beyond natural systems Audience The course is directed to PhD students and early post doctoral researchers active in molecular biology biotechnology systems biology and bioengineering The experimental focus will be on microbiological systems What past participants say about the course The workshop felt like one of the most valuable weeks in my career The incredibly dense schedule felt fun and easy in the incredibly warm and supportive environment that the organisers and EMBL created It was a perfect environment to get to know peers and leaders in the field in both structured and informal settings The course was a great space to learn askquestions at every level of simplicity or complexity and really grow as a scientist I m already using what I learned in the lab and I imagine I will refer back to this experience frequently over the years to come Frea Mehta Technical University of Munich Germany Excellent course in state of the art facilities with exceptional speakers I loved meeting and becoming friends with an international team of young scientists in the beautiful city of Heidelberg It is an intense program but you are very proud of yourself and your teammates by the end of it The organisers and trainers go above and beyond to provide you the best experience Louie Destouches University College London UK Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl org for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de... OverviewSponsors Overview Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Course overview Synthetic Biology (SynBio) has become a maturing field: after more than two decades of development, available tools, and knowledge allow wider and more systematic capabilities of designing, engineering, assembling, and controlling biological systems for an increasing number of applications. This course focuses on equipping students with hands-on experience on cutting-edge SynBio tools, while supported by lectures from across the field, discussing different aspects of the engineering cycle that also highlight how those are converging towards a better understanding of biology. This course connects different disciplines to demonstrate how biological complexity emerges, how it can be analysed and designed – including...

6 July - 10 July 2026

Time-resolved macromolecular serial crystallography

Shibom Basu, Cecilia Casadei, Arwen Pearson, Daniele de Sanctis, David van Stetten

Description OverviewSponsors Overview Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Course overview Time resolved macromolecular serial crystallography has become increasingly accessible in recent years thanks to the availability of XFELs and dedicated synchrotron beamlines for serial crystallography especially in Europe This range of X ray sources as well as advances in sample delivery methods and data processing now allow time resolved crystallography experiments over 15 orders of magnitude from fs s which investigate the atomic details of the biochemical reactions that are crucial for life The data we can now obtain provide the fundamental basis for next generation drug discovery biotechnology and medicine However despite the widening availability of the needed infrastructure for these experiments the successful design execution and analysis of time resolved serial crystallography experiments requires in depth understanding of a multi disciplinary experimental setup and skills well beyond those taught in standard crystallographic training programmes Therefore to ensure that these emerging scientific possibilities are exploited efficiently it is crucial to offer appropriate training to the next generation of scientists This course aims to address exactly this gap and follows a successful first edition in 2024 which happened in Grenoble After attending this course participants will be able to design and successfully perform time resolved serial crystallography experiments relevant for their own scientific projects What past participants say about the course The course clarified several scientific gaps in the serial crystallography field I feel much more confident and secure to design experiments and discuss the technique requirements Hevila Brognaro University of Hamburg Germany Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl org for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de... OverviewSponsors Overview Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Course overview Time-resolved macromolecular serial crystallography has become increasingly accessible in recent years thanks to the availability of XFELs and dedicated synchrotron beamlines for serial crystallography, especially in Europe. This range of X-ray sources, as well as advances in sample delivery methods and data processing now allow time-resolved crystallography experiments over 15 orders of magnitude (from fs-s) which investigate the atomic details of the biochemical reactions that are crucial for life. The data we can now obtain provide the fundamental basis for next generation drug discovery, biotechnology, and medicine. However, despite the widening availability of the needed infrastructure for these experiments, the...

6 July - 10 July 2026

Proteomics bioinformatics

EMBL-EBI Training

Description This course provides hands on training in the basics of mass spectrometry MS and proteomics bioinformatics You will receive training on how to use search engines and post processing software quantitative approaches MS data repositories the use of public databases for protein analysis annotation of subsequent protein lists and incorporation of information from molecular interaction and pathway databases This course is currently under development please check back again soon for further details You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here... This course provides hands-on training in the basics of mass spectrometry (MS) and proteomics bioinformatics. You will receive training on how to use search engines and post-processing software, quantitative approaches, MS data repositories, the use of public databases for protein analysis, annotation of subsequent protein lists, and incorporation of information from molecular interaction and pathway databases.This course is currently under development, please check back again soon for further details. You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here. 

13 July - 17 July 2026

Bioinformatics for immunologists

EMBL-EBI Training

Description This course will provide participants with an introduction to a range of bioinformatics resources and approaches applicable to immunological research Participants will gain experience in analysis pipelines for NGS experiments relevant to immunology including immune receptor sequencing RNA sequencing single cell RNA sequencing and flow cytometry data analysis This course is currently under development please check back again soon for further details You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here... This course will provide participants with an introduction to a range of bioinformatics resources and approaches applicable to immunological research. Participants will gain experience in analysis pipelines for NGS experiments relevant to immunology including immune receptor sequencing, RNA sequencing, single-cell RNA sequencing, and flow cytometry data analysis.This course is currently under development, please check back again soon for further details. You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here. 

21 July - 24 July 2026

Metabolic interactions shape ecosystems

Kathrin Fenner, Diane Newman, Mohammad R. Seyedsayamdost, Michael Zimmermann

Description OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview Metabolic interactions shape all kinds of biological ecosystems from holobionts to planetary scale environmental systems and to anthropogenic engineered environments Their paramount importance is evident by a pervasive influence on the development resilience and sustainability of ecosystems In environmental systems whether marine or land ones understanding metabolic interactions is key to deciphering nutrient cycling carbon sequestration and overall ecosystem functioning Recognizing the interconnectedness of these metabolic networks is crucial for advancing our comprehension of ecosystem dynamics and for informing strategies that promote ecological balance human health and sustainable practices across ecosystems By bringing together metabolic experts from diverse fields who typically do not meet at the same conference this meeting aims to enable the exchange of biological hypotheses and insights as well as that of cutting edge methodologies and analytical solutions The outcomes of this conference are poised to inform sustainable practices advance research methodologies and drive transformative advancements in the understanding and management of metabolic interactions in complex biological ecosystems Session topics Ecological and evolutionary perspectives on microbial interactions Metabolism in environmental and engineered systems Computational approaches to study metabolism Role of natural products shaping ecosystems Metabolic microbiome host interactions I Metabolic microbiome host interactions II Speakers Jiang Changtao Peking University China Sloan Devlin Harvard Medical School USA Mohamed S Donia Princeton University USA Kevin Foster University of Oxford UK Stavroula Hatzios Yale School of Medicine USA Zach Lonergan Rutgers University USA Radhakrishnan Krishna Mahadevan University of Toronto Canada Darcy McRose MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA Ariane Mora AITHYRA Austria Christine Orengo University College London UK Serina Robinson ETH Z rich Switzerland Pierre Stallforth Hans Kn ll Institute HKI Germany Scientific organisers Kathrin Fenner Eawag Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Switzerland Dianne Newman California Institute of Technology USA Mohammad R Seyedsayamdost Princeton University USA Michael Zimmermann EMBL Heidelberg Germany Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview Metabolic interactions shape all kinds of biological ecosystems, from holobionts to planetary-scale environmental systems, and to anthropogenic, engineered environments. Their paramount importance is evident by a pervasive influence on the development, resilience, and sustainability of ecosystems. In environmental systems, whether marine or land ones, understanding metabolic interactions is key to deciphering nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, and overall ecosystem functioning. Recognizing the interconnectedness of these metabolic networks is crucial for advancing our comprehension of ecosystem dynamics and for...

17 August - 25 August 2026

Advances in cryo-electron microscopy and 3D image processing

Tanmay Bharat, Svetlana Dodonova, Sebastian Eustermann, Simone Mattei, Lori Passmore

Description OverviewSponsors Overview Application is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Course overview Over the past decade cryo electron microscopy cryo EM has revolutionised our understanding of biomolecular structures across multiple spatial scales Technological advances have provided unprecedented insights from atomic resolution structures of biologically heterogeneous states to the first glimpses into the molecular sociology of the cell Emerging breakthroughs such as time resolved approaches novel correlated imaging technologies and AI driven image processing now highlight the potential of cryo EM for yet another leap forward To fully realise this potential in depth advanced training is essential to drive innovation and develop new technologies that address emerging biological challenges This course provides a comprehensive foundation in advanced single particle and cellular tomography techniques encompassing the entire workflow from sample preparation to data collection and image processing Audience Designed for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with basic experience in cryo EM and 3D image processing the course will equip participants with the expertise to integrate state of the art single particle analysis and tomography into their research It will also prepare them to critically discuss their knowledge with peers and ultimately contribute to the development of novel cryo EM methodologies beyond the current state of the art What past participants say about the course The course was among the best I ve attended on this topic It was an exceptional opportunity for both learning and networking Fernanda Sala UMG and MPI Germany This event has been granted the following EMBO sustainability badge Grade 1 of 3 Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other events or contact sponsorship embl org for further information Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de... OverviewSponsors Overview Application is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Course overview Over the past decade, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) has revolutionised our understanding of biomolecular structures across multiple spatial scales. Technological advances have provided unprecedented insights — from atomic-resolution structures of biologically heterogeneous states to the first glimpses into the molecular sociology of the cell. Emerging breakthroughs, such as time-resolved approaches, novel (correlated) imaging technologies, and AI-driven image processing, now highlight the potential of cryo-EM for yet another leap forward. To fully realise this potential, in-depth advanced training is essential to drive innovation and develop new technologies that address emerging biological challenges. This course...

25 August - 28 August 2026

Transcription and chromatin

Shelley Berger, Eileen Furlong, Luca Giorgetti, Yang Shi

Description OverviewSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Conference overview The EMBL Transcription and chromatin conference has a long standing tradition in shaping the field of transcriptional regulation The meeting brings together leading experts covering all aspects of transcription including cis regulatory function long range regulation 3 dimensional looping the basal transcriptional machinery RNA polymerase regulation and function nucleosome positioning chromatin modifications chromatin remodelling and epigenetic inheritance of transcriptional silencing The meeting contains many talks selected from the abstracts that are interspersed with invited speakers discussing the latest breakthroughs in transcriptional regulation The conference is designed to promote interactive discussions at both the talks and poster sessions Given the excellent lineup of speakers and the meeting s outstanding reputation this is a must attend for anyone interested in cutting edge research in transcription What past participants say about the conference An absolutely must attend conference for scientists in gene expression regulation The conference covers many topics besides transcription epigenetics and 3D genome and is a hub to network with other scientists developing cutting edge techniques to study chromatin Chaitali Chakraborty Ume University Sweden Fantastic dynamic meeting in an amazing setting of EMBL conference center Plenty of discussion opportunities during poster sessions and unpublished findings presented at talks Great balance of junior and senior faculty Ganna Panasyuk Inserm Institute Necker Enfants Malades France Incredible lineup and fruitful scientific discussions It was a genuine pleasure to be part of this great event and to share our recent work with such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic community The diverse range of topics and the depth of the presentations made for an engaging experience and the opportunity to network with other experts was invaluable I look forward to applying the insights gained here to our ongoing research and future collaborations Mathias Boulanger EMBL Heidelberg Germany Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl org for further information on sponsoring possibilities If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de... OverviewSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Conference overview The EMBL ‘Transcription and chromatin’ conference has a long-standing tradition in shaping the field of transcriptional regulation. The meeting brings together leading experts covering all aspects of transcription including cis-regulatory function, long range regulation, 3-dimensional looping, the basal transcriptional machinery, RNA polymerase regulation and function, nucleosome positioning, chromatin modifications, chromatin remodelling, and epigenetic inheritance of transcriptional silencing. The meeting contains many talks selected from the abstracts that are interspersed with invited speakers, discussing the latest...

1 September - 4 September 2026

A new view of plankton in the global ocean: celebrating 10 years of Tara Oceans

Detlev Arendt, Chris Bowler, Tom Delmont, Naomi Levine

Description OverviewSpeakersSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Conference overview The last decade has witnessed a revolution in our understanding of the functioning ecology and evolution of plankton communities at a global scale Environmental surveys spanning all domains of life from bacteria archaea eukaryotes DNA and RNA viruses have been performed Techniques have advanced from single gene surveys to whole genome resolved approaches and recent years have also witnessed advances in cross scale plankton automated imaging techniques feedback microscopy remote sensing from space and the acquisition of contextual data from the water column as well as new computational techniques for big data analysis and deep learning As ambitious interdisciplinary oceanographic efforts and time series sites continue to generate and release information rich data it is time to discuss the most notable milestones and discoveries and to showcase how scientists can exploit these data in different ways The goal of the conference is to focus on the new fields of plankton science enabled in particular by 10 years of Tara Oceans research to increase the impact of the new knowledge generated from these datasets and to foster new collaborations among aquatic microbial ecologists evolutionary biologists oceanographers cell and molecular biologists geneticists and more The objective is also to identify questions we can now ask thanks to recent discoveries and with the arrival of new technologies methods and concepts from all corners of the biological sciences Session topics Plankton diversity and the unknowns Adaptation short term deep time evolution Organization of life through spatial scales and symbioses Underexplored ecosystems Modeling ecological metabolic biogeochemical evolutionary Biogeochemical cycles Speakers Keynote speakers A Murat Eren University of Oldenburg Germany ric Karsenti Emeritus Res Dir CNRS Visiting Group Leader EMBL Heidelberg France Speakers Erin Bertrand Dalhousie University Canada Mar a del Carmen Mu oz Mar n University of C rdoba Spain Nicole Dubilier Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology Germany Angela Falciatore Sorbonne University France Matthias Fischer Max Planck Institute for Medical Research Germany Jed Fuhrman University of Southern California USA Stephen Giovannoni Oregon State University USA Mahwash Jamy Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Sweden Eugene Koonin National Center for Biotechnology Information NCBI USA Naomi Levine University of Southern California USA Marina Levy Locean IPSL Sorbonne University France Xin Lin State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science Xiamen University China Katja Metfies Alfred Wegener Institute Germany Victoria Orphan California Institute of Technology France Manu Prakash Stanford University USA Michael Rapp University of Hawai i at M noa USA Jonathan P Zehr University of California Santa Cruz USA Scientific organisers Detlev Arendt EMBL Heidelberg Germany Chris Bowler IBENS Ecole normale sup rieure France Tom Delmont Genoscope France Naomi Levine University of Southern California USA Katja Metfies Alfred Wegener Institute Germany Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information on sponsoring possibilities If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de... OverviewSpeakersSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Conference overview The last decade has witnessed a revolution in our understanding of the functioning, ecology and evolution of plankton communities at a global scale. Environmental surveys spanning all domains of life, from bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, DNA and RNA viruses, have been performed. Techniques have advanced from single gene surveys to whole-genome-resolved approaches, and recent years have also witnessed advances in cross-scale plankton automated imaging techniques, feedback microscopy, remote sensing from space, and the acquisition of contextual data from the water column, as well as new computational techniques for big data...

6 September - 11 September 2026

Genome engineering: CRISPR/Cas in cells and mice

Silke Deckert, Neil Humphreys, Kristof Kersse, Birgit Koch, Elisabeth Zielonka

Description OverviewSponsorsMedia Kit Overview Application is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Course overview This course will provide training in genome editing and cell engineering in mammalian cells and mouse embryos using the highly efficient CRISPR Cas9 system Participants will learn design of CRISPR targets using bioinformatics tools generation of gene knock outs knock ins and target validation using the most current technologies The course will be split into two groups mammalian cells OR mice based on participants expertise What past participants say about the course This course has a lot to offer from experienced speakers to experienced trainers Apart from the theory emphasis on the practical aspects helped me develop a broader understanding of the topic This course has surely made me CRISPReady Pragyesh Dixit Institute of Physical Chemistry PAS Warsaw Poland The course was very well organized and is perfectly suitable for someone who is new to the topic as well as more experienced scientists Practicals and lectures provide a great overview over the technology and plenty of time is dedicated to the project specific questions that everyone is eager to discuss Highly recommended Jan Becker INM Leipniz Institute for New Materials Germany Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de Media Kit Want to let others know you re attending this event Take a look at our shareable media and feel free to use them in your social media channels or presentations Social 1080 1920 Social 1080 1350 Social 1600 900 PPT Slide 16 9... OverviewSponsorsMedia Kit Overview Application is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Course overview This course will provide training in genome editing and cell engineering in mammalian cells and mouse embryos using the highly efficient CRISPR/Cas9 system. Participants will learn design of CRISPR targets using bioinformatics tools, generation of gene knock-outs/knock-ins, and target validation using the most current technologies. The course will be split into two groups (mammalian cells OR mice) based on participants’ expertise. What past participants say about the course “This course has a lot to offer- from experienced speakers to experienced trainers. Apart from the theory, emphasis on the practical aspects helped me develop a broader understanding of the topic. This course has surely made me...

8 September - 11 September 2026

Chemical biology

Bryan Dickinson, Maja Köhn, Edward Lemke, Xiao Wang

Description OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical InformationSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Conference overview The conference sets the stage for the dissemination and exchange of new developments in diverse emerging fields within chemical biology It is the largest and longest standing conference in the field being a platform for inspiration collaboration and networking for researchers in academia and industry We aim to provide the possibility for every chemical biologist to meet and discuss with peers topics ranging from tool development to biological applications from computational protein design to new drug modalities Session topics Big Data AI and Design Chemical Technologies to Probe Biology Chemical Technologies to Manipulate Biology Chemical Synthetic Biology The RNA World What past participants say about the conference The conference was very well organised with an amazing programme great speakers and it has proved a valuable source of information A very challenging and worthwhile experience Rosalba Sortino Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia Spain The EMBO Chemical Biology Workshop 2020 was super Inspiring talks and very well organised I had the opportunity to give a short presentation and got interesting feedback and discussion Ma Florencia Sanchez Institute for Biochemistry University of Frankfurt Germany Speakers Speakers Michelle Arkin University of California San Francisco USA Yimon Aye University of Oxford UK Rebecca Buller ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Switzerland Francesca Ceroni Imperial College London UK Laura Dassama Stanford University USA William DeGrado University of California San Francisco USA Mark Helm Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Germany Akane Kawamura Newcastle University UK Peter Kele Hungarian Academy of Sciences Hungary Luke Lavis The Howard Hughes Medical Institute USA Ben Lehner The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology BIST Spain Brian Liau Harvard University USA Mi Hee Lim KAIST Korea Allie Obermeyer Columbia University USA Paola Picotti ETH Zurich Switzerland Stephanie Kath Schorr University of Cologne Germany Ali Tavassoli University of Southampton UK Chu Wang Peking University China Scientific organisers Bryan Dickinson University of Chicago USA Maja K hn University of Bonn Germany Edward Lemke Institute of Molecular Biology Germany Xiao Wang Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA Conference organiser Luc a Minutta EMBL Heidelberg Germany Programme Are you on social media Post using EMBOChemBio and don t forget to tag EMBLEvents Please note that the programme is subject to change Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their talk For registered participants recorded talks will be accessible on demand for 4 weeks after the end of the event unless indicated otherwise The bus schedule for the shuttle bus is available here Day 1 Tuesday 8 September 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session11 00 13 00 Registration and light refreshments13 00 13 10Opening remarks13 10 16 40Session 1 Big Data AI and DesignChair to be confirmed13 10 13 45Programmable predictive biology throughomicsBen Lehner The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology BIST Spain13 45 14 00Selected Short Talk 114 00 14 35Chemical biology and proteomics tools to discover and interrogate functional sites in proteomesChu Wang Peking University China14 35 15 05Coffee Break and meet the speakers15 05 15 20Selected Short Talk 215 20 15 35Selected Short Talk 315 35 15 50Selected Short Talk 415 50 16 05Selected Short Talk 516 05 16 40Flash talks even numbers 16 40 18 25Poster session 1 even numbers 18 25 19 25Keynote Session Small molecule and protein designWilliam De Grado University of California USA 19 25 20 55Dinner at EMBL Canteen Day 2 Wednesday 09 September 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session09 00 18 15Session 2 Chemical Technologies to Probe BiologyChair to be confirmed09 00 09 35Chemical probes in glycobiologyand immunologyHermen Overkleeft Leiden University Netherlands09 35 09 50Selected Short Talk 609 50 10 25Chemical tools diagnostics for neurodegenerative disease MetalloneurochemistryMi Hee Lim KAIST Korea10 25 10 55Coffee Break and meet the editors10 55 11 30New Fluorescent probesPeter Kele Hungarian Academy of Sciences Hungary11 30 11 45Selected Short Talk 711 45 12 20Photocaged electrophiles to understand reactive small molecule driven cellular communication processesYimon Aye University of Oxford UK12 20 13 30Lunch and Meet the speakers13 30 14 05Bright dyes for chemical biology and microscopyLuke Lavis The Howard Hughes Medical Institute JapanNot available on demand14 05 14 20Selected Short Talk 814 20 14 35Selected Short Talk 914 35 14 50Selected Short Talk 1014 50 15 30Flash talk session odd numbers 15 30 17 15Poster session 2 odd numbers 17 15 18 15Keynote Session Structural proteomics and neurodegenerative diseasePaola Picotti ETH Zurich Switzerland18 15 19 45Canteen Dinner19 45 20 45After dinner drinks Day 3 Thursday 10 September 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session09 00 12 15Session 3 Chemical technologies to manipulate biologyChair to be confirmed09 00 09 35 Peptides to study epigenetic modificationsAkane Kawamura Newcastle University UK09 35 09 50Selected Short Talk 1009 50 10 25Selected Short Talk 1110 25 10 55Coffee Break and meet the editors10 55 11 30Macrocycle discovery and optimizationAli Tavassoli University of Southampton UK11 30 11 45Selected Short Talk 1211 45 12 00Selected Short Talk 1312 00 12 15Selected Short Talk 1412 15 14 00Lunch and Meet the speakers14 00 14 35Chemical genomics approaches to probe biologyBrian Liau Harvard University USA14 35 18 55Session 4 Chemical Synthetic BiologyChair to be confirmed14 35 15 05Synthetic biology approaches to materials scienceAllie Obermeyer Columbia University USA15 05 17 30Poster session 3 all numbers 17 30 18 05Protein Engineering for CatalysisRebecca Buller ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Switzerland18 05 18 20Selected Short Talk 1518 20 18 55Understanding genetic system by building themFrancesca Ceroni Imperial College London UK18 55 19 00Expanding the universe of functional proteins by computational designBruno Correia Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne Switzerland19 00 21 00Conference Dinner21 00 00 00Conference Party with Band Day 4 Friday 11 September 2026 Time Europe Berlin Session09 00 12 00Session 5 The RNA WorldChair to be confirmed09 00 09 35 RNA Modification and ProcessingMark Helm Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Germany09 35 09 50Selected Short Talk 1609 50 10 25Selected Short Talk 1710 25 10 55Coffee Break and meet the editors10 55 11 30RNA folding function and labelingStephanie Kath Schorr University of Cologne Germany11 30 11 45Selected Short Talk 1811 45 12 45Keynote Session Drug like molecules to alter biological processesMichelle Arkin University of California San Francisco USA12 45 13 00Poster prize announcements closing remarks13 00 13 30Packed Lunch and departure Practical Information Registration fees On site registration fees include Admission to the event Possibility to submit an abstract Meals and coffee breaks as indicated in the programme Conference materials Access to the online event platform Access to all the livestreamed talks Video library of the recorded talks during the event and for four weeks afterwards Please note at the request of individual speakers some talks are not recorded A letter to support your visa application for more information check the Travel and accommodation tab Accommodation and travel are not included in the fees participants are expected to book and pay their own expenses On site Academia 450On site PhD Student 350On site Industry 770On site Journal Editors 300 Editors from scientific journals are allowed to attend onsite at a reduced rate but asked to contribute to the 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has a 24 hour accident and emergency facility and is at Im Neuenheimer Feld 672 It is a 8 km or a 20 minute taxi ride away from EMBL In a medical emergency the ambulance service generally transports patients to this hospital Please remember to bring your own medication Note that the next pharmacy is a 4 minute drive from the EMBL but for many medications you need a prescription Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg The EMBL course and conference office team are able to advise you on where to turn for emergency or non emergency medical treatment in Heidelberg and can assist you in making appointments and or arranging transport to get to the pharmacy or a doctor of your choice if necessary Please note we are not however permitted to personally accompany you off campus Sightseeing A variety of activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing Event platform 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EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de... OverviewSpeakersProgrammePractical InformationSponsors Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Conference overview The conference sets the stage for the dissemination and exchange of new developments in diverse, emerging fields within chemical biology. It is the largest and longest-standing conference in the field, being a platform for inspiration, collaboration, and networking for researchers in academia and industry. We aim to provide the possibility for every chemical biologist to meet and discuss with peers topics ranging from tool development to biological applications, from computational protein design to new drug modalities. Session topics Big Data, AI and Design Chemical Technologies to Probe...

15 September - 18 September 2026

Reconstructing the human past: using ancient and modern genomics

Mateja Hajdinjak, Choongwon Jeong, Maanasa Raghavan, Pontus Skoglund

Description OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview Combining genome wide data from ancient and modern populations opens new windows into the past Population scale sequencing projects investigating past and present human diversity have already provided us with extraordinary insights into patterns of human variation and mobility through time and space The available dataset of genome wide data from modern humans has risen exponentially in size during the last five years and the ability to carry out further large scale studies on deeply sampled time transects makes it possible to now ask and answer questions that were simply impossible to address before including questions about social organization of prehistoric human populations high resolution kinship patterns and polygenic risk scores for ancient populations New wet lab and computational methods are also presenting groundbreaking opportunities to conduct genome scale studies in tropical environments that were previously considered non conducive to ancient DNA research which is contributing to the globalization of the field The integration of archaeological evidence and historical records with genomic data elucidates aspects of human history and the biocultural evolution of past societies Additionally genome wide data from archaic human remains such as Neandertals and Denisovans enables us to investigate human evolution in action and provide direct insights into genetic changes that define our own lineage a topic for which ancient DNA pioneer Svante P bo was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Equally promising is the potential of ancient DNA data to reconstruct ancient pathogen genomes and provide metagenomic insights into the oral and gut microbiomes which provides us with molecular fossils to study microbial evolution through time Finally given public interest in the human past and the risk of genetic research being misinterpreted or misused there is growing recognition of the need for community engagement and critical reflection on biases in the field The proposed symposium brings together geneticists genomicists bioinformaticians computational biologists molecular biologists archaeologists and paleoanthropologists on the same platform to discuss current and upcoming state of the art research in human evolutionary genomics What past participants say about the Symposium The ancient DNA conference was a thought provoking exploration of a broad range of topics The organizers meticulous efforts to foster networking opportunities significantly enriched the overall experience Ganyu Zhang Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology Chinese Academy of Sciences China You ll never see so many of the biggest names in a DNA research all in one place together presenting new data and new results And to get the chance to present your own work and talk to them is an amazing opportunity Adam Rohrlach Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Germany As a first time EMBL conference attendee I found this community extremely welcoming and outstanding The incredible research at this conference left me taking notes at each and every speaker Hope to attend in the future Lydia Sykora University of Kansas USA Speakers Keynote speakers Johannes Krause Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Germany Speakers Constanza de la Fuente Castro University of Chile Chile Helen Fewlass University of Bristol UK Simon Gravel McGill University Canada Maui Hudson University of Waikato New Zealand Madeline Lancaster University of Cambridge UK Fredrick Manthi National Museums of Kenya Kenya Alicia Martin Broad Institute USA Matthias Meyer Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Germany Shigeki Nakagome Trinity College Dublin Ireland Maria Nieves Col n University of Minnesota Twin Cities USA Pier Palamara University of Oxford UK Laurits Skov University of Copenhagen Denmark Maria Spyrou University of T bingen Germany Lucy van Dorp University College London UK Scientific organisers Mateja Hajdinjak The Francis Crick Institute UK Choongwon Jeong Seoul National University South Korea Maanasa Raghavan University of Chicago USA Pontus Skoglund The Francis Crick Institute UK Conference organiser Adela Graf EMBL Heidelberg Germany Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview Combining genome-wide data from ancient and modern populations opens new windows into the past. Population-scale sequencing projects investigating past and present human diversity have already provided us with extraordinary insights into patterns of human variation and mobility through time and space. The available dataset of genome-wide data from modern humans has risen exponentially in size during the last five years, and the ability to carry out further large-scale studies on deeply sampled time transects makes it possible to now ask and answer questions that were simply impossible to address before, including...

4 October - 9 October 2026

Causality in biomedicine: going beyond associations

Barbara Etzi

Description This course provides an introduction to causal inference and causal representation learning offering both theoretical foundations and hands on training Participants will learn how to apply these methodologies to various biomedical data types including clinical genotype phenotype molecular and multimodal data Causal inference and causal representation learning are emerging fields in AI and biomedical data science enabling a shift from associational to cause effect reasoning These approaches have significant applications in biomedicine such as evaluating treatment effectiveness understanding causal mechanisms identifying genetic risk factors and uncovering causal relationships in complex molecular datasets For instance they can help answer questions like how effective a treatment is in preventing disease whether its effects are direct or mediated by intermediate variables and which genetic variants causally increase disease risk and can be targeted by drugs Participants will gain practical experience using widely adopted tools and resources to apply causal techniques in real world biomedical contexts The course also features keynote talks that will provide insights into the role of causality in genomic molecular and computational biology highlighting recent advancements and future directions in the field This event has been granted the following EMBO sustainability badge Grade 2 of 3... This course provides an introduction to causal inference and causal representation learning, offering both theoretical foundations and hands-on training. Participants will learn how to apply these methodologies to various biomedical data types, including clinical, genotype-phenotype, molecular, and multimodal data.Causal inference and causal representation learning are emerging fields in AI and biomedical data science, enabling a shift from associational to cause-effect reasoning. These approaches have significant applications in biomedicine, such as evaluating treatment effectiveness, understanding causal mechanisms, identifying genetic risk factors, and uncovering causal relationships in complex molecular datasets. For instance, they can help answer questions like how effective a treatment is in preventing disease, whether its effects are direct or mediated by intermediate variables,...

13 October - 16 October 2026

The complex life of RNA

Elena Conti, Olivier Duss, Torben Heick Jensen, Juan Valcarcel Juarez, Karla Neugebauer

Description OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview Before the genetic information stored in DNA can be used to direct cell growth and metabolism it has to be transferred into RNA Messenger RNAs mRNAs that code for proteins and noncoding RNAs are key components in the transmission of genetic information in all life forms from viruses to complex mammalian organisms Following the success of the 2024 edition of this long standing symposium we are looking forward to returning in 2026 bringing together leaders in the RNA field post docs and students with the aim of disseminating and discussing the most recent results The programme will include topics on transcription RNA processing and modification mRNA export and localisation mRNA surveillance and decay translation the activity of non coding RNAs the control of mRNA expression and coupling among these processes What past participants say about the Symposium It was great opportunity to know about the recent cutting edge technology in the RNA domain The program included topics about RNA processing modification transcription translation decay and the how RNAs could be used as drug targets to treat human diseases I have seen fascinating structures for large RNA binding protein complexes and promising therapeutic applications of RNA Moreover it was a great pleasure meeting passionate researchers from all over world Marah Saad Universit Grenoble Alpes France Countless invaluable networking opportunities and a very friendly and supportive scientific crowd Thank you for the opportunity to participate Martina Tomaiuolo European Institute of Oncology IEO Italy One of my best academic experiences full of personal and professional learning Definitely recommended Sho Goh Shenzhen Bay Laboratory China Speakers Keynote speakers Maria Carmo Fonseca Instituto de Medicina Molecular Jo o Lobo Antunes Portugal Chuan He University of Chicago USA Adrian Krainer Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory USA Speakers Allen Buskirk Johns Hopkins School of Medicine USA Andrzej Dziembowski International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw IIMCB Poland Sebastian Falk University of Vienna Austria Archa Fox The University of Western Australia Australia Katharina H fer Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology Germany Danny Incarnato University of Groningen The Netherlands V Narry Kim Seoul National University South Korea Oliver M hlemann University of Bern Switzerland Danny Nedialkova Technical University of Munich Germany Ramesh Pillai University of Geneva Switzerland Clemens Plaschka IMP Research Institute of Molecular Pathology Austria Oded Rechavi Tel Aviv University Israel Mikiko Siomi The University of Tokyo Japan Anne Willis University of Cambridge UK Scientific organisers Elena Conti Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry Germany Olivier Duss EMBL Heidelberg Germany Torben Heick Jensen Aarhus University Denmark Karla Neugebauer Yale School of Medicine USA Juan Valc rcel Ju rez Centre for Genomic Regulation CRG Spain Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview Before the genetic information stored in DNA can be used to direct cell growth and metabolism, it has to be transferred into RNA. Messenger RNAs (mRNAs) that code for proteins and noncoding RNAs are key components in the transmission of genetic information in all life forms – from viruses to complex mammalian organisms. Following the success of the 2024 edition of this long-standing symposium, we are looking forward to returning in 2026, bringing together leaders in the RNA field, post-docs and students, with the aim of disseminating and discussing the most recent results. The programme will include topics on...

19 October - 23 October 2026

Structural bioinformatics

EMBL-EBI Training

Description This course provides a guide to the commonly used methods and tools in structural bioinformatics to analyse and interpret experimentally determined and AI predicted macromolecular structure data Structural biology determining the three dimensional shapes of biomacromolecules and their complexes can tell us a lot about how these molecules function and the roles they play within a cell Data derived from structure determination experiments and Artificial Intelligence AI assisted structure prediction enables life science researchers to address a wide variety of questions This course explores bioinformatics data resources and tools for the investigation analysis and interpretation of both experimentally determined and predicted biomacromolecular structures It will focus on how best to analyse and interpret available structural data to gain useful information given specific research contexts The course content will also cover predicting function and exploring interactions with other macromolecules This course is currently under development please check back again soon for further details You can find more information about the previous iteration of this course here... This course provides a guide to the commonly used methods and tools in structural bioinformatics to analyse and interpret experimentally determined and AI-predicted macromolecular structure data.Structural biology, determining the three-dimensional shapes of biomacromolecules and their complexes, can tell us a lot about how these molecules function and the roles they play within a cell. Data derived from structure determination experiments and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted structure prediction enables life-science researchers to address a wide variety of questions.  This course explores bioinformatics data resources and tools for the investigation, analysis, and interpretation of both experimentally determined and predicted biomacromolecular structures. It will focus on how best to analyse and interpret available structural data to gain useful information given specific...

20 October - 23 October 2026

DNA replication and genome maintenance: from basic biology to human health

Anja Groth, Helle Ulrich, Johannes Walter

Description OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview There has been tremendous progress in the past few years regarding our understanding of DNA replication in eukaryotes Many important questions in the field are poised to be answered within the next decade These include understanding DNA replication at the biochemical and protein three dimensional structure levels how origin firing is controlled in space and time and how DNA replication is coordinated with other processes such as chromatin assembly epigenome maintenance transcription and chromosome segregation Accurate DNA replication is important for genomic stability and several human diseases most notably cancer have been linked to DNA replication stress Thus a better understanding of how cells respond to DNA replication stress will help us understand disease development and responses to therapy By bringing together experts in the basic biology of DNA replication and DNA replication stress this symposium aims to fuel further progress in these important fields Session topics Replisome structure and function Replication in time and space Chromatin replication and cell fate Replication stress and genome stability Replication coupled DNA repair Replication in development aging and cancer What past participants say about the conference I was impressed by the number of PIs who were present Everyone working in our field in Europe showed up The quality of work presented during talks and poster session was exceptional There was plenty of time to talk to people which made for a terrific meeting Agata Smogorzewska The Rockefeller University USA The conference has helped me to keep up to date with the latest development of the field and make new contacts with various researchers These are valuable aspects for both my professional development and scientific research Ronald Wong Institute of Molecular Biology Germany Speakers Keynote speakers Titia de Lange The Rockefeller University USA Thanos Halazonetis University of Geneva Switzerland Speakers Constance Alabert University of Dundee UK Franziska Bleichert Yale University USA Gheorghe Chistol Stanford University USA David Cortez Vanderbilt University USA Daniel Gerlich Austrian Academy of Sciences Austria Vera Gorbunova University of Rochester USA Stephan Hamperl Helmholtz Munich Germany Ichiro Hiratani RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research Japan Masato Kanemaki National Institute of Genetics Japan Puck Knipscheer Hubrecht Institute The Netherlands Francesca Mattiroli Hubrecht Institute The Netherlands Lori Passmore MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology UK Frank Uhlmann The Francis Crick Institute UK Joseph Yeeles MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology UK Scientific organisers Anja Groth University of Copenhagen Denmark Helle Ulrich Institute of Molecular Biology IMB Germany Johannes Walter Harvard Medical School USA Conference organiser Luana Ribeiro EMBL Heidelberg Germany Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSpeakersSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview There has been tremendous progress in the past few years regarding our understanding of DNA replication in eukaryotes. Many important questions in the field are poised to be answered within the next decade. These include understanding DNA replication at the biochemical and protein three-dimensional structure levels, how origin firing is controlled in space and time and how DNA replication is coordinated with other processes, such as chromatin assembly, epigenome maintenance, transcription and chromosome segregation. Accurate DNA replication is important for genomic stability and several human diseases, most notably...

9 November - 13 November 2026

Introduction to SBX and advanced NGS for genomic research

Vladimir Benes, Gregor Obernosterer, Gerrit Schramm, Nayara Trevisan Doimo de Azevedo

Description OverviewSponsors Overview Application is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsoring embl de... OverviewSponsors Overview Application is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities, with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget. Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg. View other conferences, or contact sponsorship@embl.de for further information. If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event, please visit our media partnerships webpage. Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials. One current...

10 November - 13 November 2026

Defining and defeating metastasis: from plasticity to immune evasion to therapy resistance

Eduard Batlle, Andrew Ewald, Daniel Klimmeck, Samra Turajilic, Karin de Visser

Description OverviewSpeakersSponsorsMedia KitAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview Metastasis research is a nexus for several of the most exciting areas and technical developments of current cancer biology and translational molecular medicine High resolution intravital imaging single cell sequencing and integrated genomics approaches innovative tissue modelling and co culture systems for disease screening and patient stratification all have enormous implications for our basic understanding of the mechanisms of this deadly disease and hold great promises for progress in its successful treatment This symposium will cover emerging key concepts of latent metastasis and dissemination of tumor cells including evolution and genetic diversity of metastasis circulating tumor cells stemness dormancy and stromal reprogrammig transcriptional and epigenetic control motility and invasive signaling metastatic heterogeneity EMT and plasticity immune evasion and metabolic adaptations The meeting will provide a unique interdisciplinary exchange on current approaches and future collaborations on metastasis and its therapeutic challenges What past participants say about the Symposium The Defining and Defeating Metastasis Symposium is one of the best meetings I have ever attended We talked about science at the highest level with the joy of research Surrounded by nature I met old colleagues and future collaborators we discussed our research and learnt from the stunning presentations Thank you so much EMBL for this incredible event and for giving me the opportunity to present my research results Giulia Gallerani University of Bologna Italy Speakers Keynote speaker Sarah Maria Fendt VIB KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology Belgium Joan Massagu Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center USA Speakers Hellmut Augustin German Cancer Research Center Germany Antoni Celi Terrassa Hospital del Mar Research Institute of Barcelona HMRI Spain Ilaria Elia VIB KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology Belgium Neta Erez Tel Aviv University Israel Cyrus Ghajar Fred Hutch Cancer Center USA Johanna Ivaska University of Turku Finland Ioanna Keklikoglou University of Crete Greece Anna Obenauf Research Institute of Molecular Pathology IMP Austria Masanobu Oshima Kanazawa University Japan Erik Sahai The Francis Crick Institute UK Toshiro Sato Keio University Japan Colinda Scheele VIB KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology Belgium Mara Sherman Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center USA Paul Timpson Garvan Institute of Medical Research Australia Valerie Weaver University of California San Francisco USA Founding steering group members Johanna Joyce University of Lausanne Switzerland Joan Massagu Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center USA Charles Swanton The Francis Crick Institute UK Scientific organisers Eduard Batlle Institute for Research in Biomedicine Barcelona Spain Karin de Visser Netherlands Cancer Institute The Netherlands Andrew Ewald Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore USA Daniel Klimmeck EMBO Germany Samra Turajlic The Francis Crick Institute UK Sponsors Media partners Journal of Experimental Medicine JEM a Rockefeller University Press journal Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to 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OverviewSpeakersSponsorsMedia KitAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview Metastasis research is a nexus for several of the most exciting areas and technical developments of current cancer biology and translational molecular medicine. High-resolution intravital imaging, single-cell sequencing, and integrated genomics approaches, innovative tissue modelling and co-culture systems for disease screening and patient stratification all have enormous implications for our basic understanding of the mechanisms of this deadly disease, and hold great promises for progress in its successful treatment. This symposium will cover emerging key concepts of latent metastasis and dissemination of...

16 November - 20 November 2026

Genome bioinformatics: from short- to long-read sequencing

EMBL-EBI Training

Description A guide to the technology analysis workflows tools and resources for next generation sequencing data analysis This course will provide insights and training into how biological knowledge can be derived from genomics experiments and explain different approaches in analysing such data The main focus will be on introducing sequence informatics re sequencing differences between short and long read sequencing and variant calling during the analysis of higher eukaryotes with an emphasis on human genetic research Throughout the week more advanced topics will introduce the creation of pipelines automation and the scaling up of analysis experiments The programme is currently under development Please see the 2025 iteration for a reference of the potential content of this course... A guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next-generation sequencing data analysis.This course will provide insights and training into how biological knowledge can be derived from genomics experiments and explain different approaches in analysing such data. The main focus will be on introducing sequence informatics, re-sequencing, differences between short- and long-read sequencing, and variant calling during the analysis of higher-eukaryotes, with an emphasis on human genetic research. Throughout the week, more advanced topics will introduce the creation of pipelines, automation, and the scaling-up of analysis experiments.The programme is currently under development. Please see the 2025 iteration for a reference of the potential content of this course. 

17 November - 20 November 2026

Quantitative biology to molecular mechanisms

Michael Dorrity, Michael Elowitz, Tineke Lenstra, Teresa Rayon, Mikhail Savitski

Description OverviewSponsors Overview Event details to be confirmed pending EMBO funding application This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Conference overview Recent decades have witnessed a profound transformation in molecular biology research fueled by revolutionary technologies that have greatly enhanced our ability to systematically and quantitatively measure biological molecules The use of genomics proteomics and imaging have become routine generating vast amounts of high resolution data that characterise biological systems across multiple scales ranging from molecules to organisms This technological leap allows us to describe biological systems in quantitative terms with unprecedented resolution and provides a solid foundation for formulating mechanistic models that elucidate the intricacies of biological functions Quantitative biology to molecular mechanisms aims to bridge the gap between technologies and scales serving as a platform for the emergence of ideas and concepts to model complex biological systems Leaders in genomics functional proteomics quantitative imaging microscopy and theory will gather to discuss their data and models transcending their respective fields of expertise The meeting will be bridging three interconnected themes where systems level approaches in molecular biology research are transforming our understanding of biological systems What past participants say about the conference It was a fantastic meeting with diverse talks that combined technology development with interesting biological questions I truly enjoyed it and learned so much in a short time Abdel Mazouzi Netherlands Cancer Institute The Netherlands As a physical chemist with a strong interest in biology I found this conference to be highly engaging and inspiring It provided valuable insights that led me to recognize key gaps in data handling interpretation and visualization within systems biology This realization has motivated me to work on developing tools to more efficiently utilize and analyze biological data Sophia Bazzi Georg August University G ttingen Germany Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl org for further information on sponsoring possibilities If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de... OverviewSponsors Overview Event details to be confirmed, pending EMBO funding application This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Conference overview Recent decades have witnessed a profound transformation in molecular biology research, fueled by revolutionary technologies that have greatly enhanced our ability to systematically and quantitatively measure biological molecules. The use of genomics, proteomics, and imaging have become routine, generating vast amounts of high-resolution data that characterise biological systems across multiple scales, ranging from molecules to organisms. This technological leap allows us to describe biological systems in quantitative terms with unprecedented resolution and provides a...

13 April - 16 April 2027

The maternal-fetal dialogue: mechanisms regulating placental development and reproductive outcomes

Kristina Haase, Ashley Moffett, Nicolas Rivron, Margherita Turco

Description OverviewSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg with the option to attend virtually Registration is not yet open for this event If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest Symposium overview Women s health and particularly maternal health has long been a neglected area for scientific research despite its importance to the overall health of populations There has been a transformational change in the techniques that can now be applied to understanding fundamental mechanisms underlying human pregnancy and its major disorders such as pre eclampsia This meeting will be a unique opportunity to present and synthesize these new developments and to establish a dialogue between scientists across disciplines and clinicians working in the fields of maternal health and maternal and fetal mortality By fostering discussions that advance our understanding and inspire innovative ideas and research directions this meeting will address gaps that remain unexplored by existing conferences Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg View other conferences or contact sponsorship embl de for further information If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event please visit our media partnerships webpage Request a sponsorship brochure Warning EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials One current scam campaign of which we are aware is conducted using the name Judy Eastman judy gopcontact a2hosted com and entails approaches to sponsors offering sponsorship opportunities on EMBL s behalf Please be kindly advised that all relevant communication regarding sponsorship of EMBL conferences symposia and courses is handled by EMBL directly and is sent from an official EMBL account EMBL does not work with any external providers on sponsorship acquisition Please also note that EMBL never provides attendee lists for purchase Any offers of such are fraudulent EMBL will never call or email you to ask for your credit card details or to request a payment All payments are on invoice Suspicious communications purportedly from for or on behalf of EMBL should be reported to EMBL at the following email address sponsorship embl de About EMBO EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward looking topics and new developments in the life sciences Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL and complementary to their respective courses workshops and conference programmes the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre ATC in Heidelberg Germany or virtually... OverviewSponsorsAbout Overview This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually. Registration is not yet open for this event. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest. Symposium overview Women’s health, and particularly maternal health, has long been a neglected area for scientific research despite its importance to the overall health of populations. There has been a transformational change in the techniques that can now be applied to understanding fundamental mechanisms underlying human pregnancy and its major disorders such as pre-eclampsia. This meeting will be a unique opportunity to present and synthesize these new developments and to establish a dialogue between scientists across disciplines and clinicians working in the fields of maternal health and maternal and fetal mortality. By fostering...