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Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto

The Essential Molecular Biology course covers the fundamental principles and techniques used in experimental research in the area of Molecular Biology. Essentially practical in nature, it aims at the learning of current genomics and proteomics techniques, as well as the acquisition of skills in laboratory experimentation required for scientific research in Biomedicine. An exciting way to learn the essential genomics and proteomics techniques used in experimental research in biomedicine: hands-on, practical, intensive.

Course director;     Phone: [+351 22 042 6743];     Email: cregueng@med.up.pt

Molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, hands-on, laboratory work, practical

The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)

This conference will focus on the basic mechanisms controlling cancer cell signalling circuits at the transcriptome, proteome and phosphoproteome levels, as well as emerging concepts in cancer cell signalling and cutting-edge, OMICS-based insights. Despite decades of research, our global understanding of how cancer cell signalling circuits are controlled, and how they determine cancer progression and therapy resistance, is still far from complete. Join us online on 10 and 11 February 2026 to hear the latest science in this area from a panel of global experts. If you work in this field, submit an abstract before 15 December 2025 for a chance to have your work featured as a Proffered Paper or in a Flash Talk presentation. Register by 19 January 2026 to secure your place as a participant.

Conference Officer: Hannah Barrs;     Email: hannah.barrs@eacr.org

cancer research, oncology, cancer cell signalling, cell signalling networks, cell signalling control mechanisms, cancer progression, cancer therapy resistance, post-translational protein regulation, transcriptional gene regulation, transcriptomics, proteomics, phosphoproteomics, kinases and phosphatases, signalling rewiring, signal integration, RNA biology in cancer

FrenchBIC | CNRS

Institute of Physics (IOP)

This two-day symposium will bring together leading experts and early-career researchers to explore the state of the art and open challenges in the design, characterisation, and application of biomimetic and bio-inspired membranes for biology, biophysics, and biotechnology. By integrating invited and contributed talks with poster sessions, the event aims to foster discussion and spark new collaborations across this highly diverse and interdisciplinary field.

Biophysics, Medical Physics,    Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Institute of Physics (IOP)

SynCell conferences aim to support the scientific community working on designing synthetic cells and organelles from the ground up. The next edition, SynCell2026, will be held in London from 22 to 24 April 2026. During three days, researchers from around the world will have the opportunity to meet and discuss the latest advances in bottom-up synthetic biology.

Biophysics, Medical Physics,    Condensed Matter Physics and Materials

Schloss Dagstuhl – Leibniz-Zentrum für Informatik GmbH

Metabolomics involves the comprehensive analysis of small molecules within a biological sample. Typically acquired using mass spectrometry, metabolomics data reflect the cellular state which can provide insights into health, disease, environmental toxicity, industrial technology, and other areas. Metabolomics data is rich and complex, requiring specialized techniques to interpret the data. With improved detection technologies and advances in machine learning and generative AI, computational analysis of metabolomics is rapidly expanding. This Dagstuhl Seminar extends the Computational Metabolomics series by focusing on enhancing our understanding of metabolomics data and turning the data into actionable biological insights. During this seminar, we aim to discuss topics related to several current challenges in metabolomics.

Multidisciplinary or General Events in Informatics,    Systems Biology and Computational Biology

Supramolecular chemistry has evolved into a vibrant and interdisciplinary field, offering powerful design principles to create complex, dynamic, and functional systems. The Beilstein Symposium “Designing Dynamic Matter – Frontiers in Supramolecular Systems” will bring together researchers working at the forefront of this rapidly expanding area to discuss how supramolecular strategies are shaping new directions in chemistry, materials science, and the life sciences.

The symposium will cover, but is not limited to the following themes: / The origin of life and synthetic cells / Molecular machines and out-of-equilibrium systems / Supramolecular materials for sustainability / Biomaterials and the interactions with cells / Molecular computing / Machine learning and AI in multi-components systems / Fundamental supramolecular systems

Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto

The Essential Molecular Biology course covers the fundamental principles and techniques used in experimental research in the area of Molecular Biology. Essentially practical in nature, it aims at the learning of current genomics and proteomics techniques, as well as the acquisition of skills in laboratory experimentation required for scientific research in Biomedicine. An exciting way to learn the essential genomics and proteomics techniques used in experimental research in biomedicine: hands-on, practical, intensive.

Course director;     Phone: [+351 22 042 6743];     Email: cregueng@med.up.pt

Molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, hands-on, laboratory work, practical

Earlham Institute

Single-cell and spatial technologies continue to develop at pace, generating new insights into cellular diversity within living systems. This event aims to bring together researchers who are curious about applying single-cell technologies with those who are experts working at the forefront of the field and across a wide range of species. Held in partnership with the UEA School of Biological Sciences, the symposium covers single-cell and spatial technologies, and their applications in microbial, plant, animal and human health and disease. Offering a forum for researchers working on similar challenges in diverse systems to discuss the latest developments in single-cell genomics, while networking with other researchers with the intention of catalysing future development and application of single-cell genomics across the UK. The event will feature talks from keynotes, invited speakers and selected abstracts, and we are keen to capture as broad a range of single-cell applications as possible.

Head of Advanced Training - Dr Emily Angiolini;     Phone: [+44 1603 450 004];     Email: training@earlham.ac.uk

single-cell, spatial technologies, cellular diversity, living systems

Genomics and Bioinformatics,    Biology

Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry

Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Toxicology,    Organometallic Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry

The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)

The 5th edition of this topic builds on the success of our largest topic-focussed meeting yet, which brought 340 cancer researchers together to learn and network. This time, our expert panel of speakers will guide participants through undocumented metabolic alterations, complex tumour-host interactions, and the mechanisms metabolites use to regulate cell decisions. The ultimate aim of this conference is to expand the horizons for vulnerabilities that can be exploited in cancer treatment.

Conference Officer: Hannah Barrs;     Phone: [N/A];     Email: hannah.barrs@eacr.org

cancer research, oncology, cancer metabolism, undocumented metabolic alterations, metabolic reprogramming, tumour-host interactions, tumour niches, cancer cells, stromal cells, metabolic regulation, cell fate decisions, metabolic mechanisms in cancer, metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer, cancer metastasis, cancer progression

Oncology,    Biology

MIAPbP - Munich Institute for Astro-, Particle and BioPhysics

Living systems operate far from equilibrium, relying on a complex network of biochemical processes fueled by energy from their environment. However, this energy is often limited, and biochemical systems must use it efficiently to maintain robust functioning. Despite the critical role of chemical and metabolic networks in evolution, growth, and signaling, how energy constraints shape their behaviors or the full range of their emergent properties remain elusive. Addressing these open questions is essential for uncovering the fundamental principles that drive the complexity of life, and the link between energetic and cellular functions. By drawing on concepts from physics, we can better understand how living organisms optimize their limited energy resources and potentially apply these insights to the design of new materials with life-like properties. The aim of this workshop is to bridge different fields—stochastic thermodynamics, metabolic networks, and synthetic life—creating a connection among theoretical, computational, and experimental scientists to tackle these challenges.

Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry

The Latin American Meeting on Biological Inorganic Chemistry (LABIC) is a biennial conference that has previously been hosted by countries across the region, including Brazil, where it has been held jointly with the BMIC, (2008, 2010, 2012, and 2018), as well as Argentina (2014), Mexico (2016), Uruguay (2021), Chile (2023), and Cuba (2024). In 2026, LABIC returns to Brazil to align with the BMIC again, reinforcing their long-standing collaboration in bioinorganic chemistry.

Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Toxicology,    Organometallic Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry

Keystone Symposia

Biological discovery is undergoing a transformation driven by the convergence of advanced imaging technologies, data science, and computational modeling. This Keystone Symposium will address the critical need to integrate heterogeneous imaging modalities, aided by computational and Deep Learning-driven approaches, to derive mechanistic and predictive insights from complex biological data. The meeting aims to foster dialogue among imaging scientists, computational biologists, data scientists, and systems biologists to define emerging frontiers in data integration, standardization, accessibility, and visualization. Previous conferences have often centered on individual structural biology techniques but have rarely emphasized interdisciplinary approaches. In contrast, this meeting contains a carefully curated program that prioritizes research presentations explicitly focused on integrative approaches, ensuring that the symposium moves beyond acknowledgement to actionable convergence.

Biochemistry, Advanced Imaging, Computational Biology, Structural Biology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Interdisciplinary Science, Data Integration, Predictive Biology

Biology,    Systems Biology and Computational Biology

ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research

FrenchBIC | CNRS

Summer/Winter Schools and Events for Chemistry Students,    Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry, Toxicology

Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry

The AsBIC conferences address the important issues at the forefront of biological inorganic chemistry, with a special emphasis on the developments coming out of the Asian Pacific region

Keystone Symposia

Innate Immunity: Molecular Mechanisms, Diseases & Therapeutics convenes leading researchers and clinicians to examine how innate immunity detects danger, shapes adaptive immunity, and drives disease and therapeutic response. A central focus of the meeting is how innate sensors distinguish self from non-self molecular patterns, informing both agonist and antagonist drug development across inflammatory, neurodegenerative, cardiometabolic, and autoimmune diseases. The program features joint plenary sessions, focused talks, and abstract-selected presentations highlighting advances in nucleic acid sensing pathways, including cGAS-STING. Mechanistic insights from biochemical and molecular studies are paired with discussions on translational challenges in drug discovery and clinical development. This meeting will be held jointly with T-Cells: From Basic Biology to Therapeutic Applications.

Immunology, Innate Immunity, Small Molecule Therapeutics, Therapeutic Innovation, Molecular Immunology, Drug Development, Adaptive Immunity

Immunology and Allergic Diseases,    Biology

Keystone Symposia

T cells are highly diverse and multifunctional components of the adaptive immune system, playing vital roles in health and disease, including inflammation, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and infections. This conference aims to foster collaboration between basic, translational, and clinical scientists from academia and industry, ensuring that cutting-edge discoveries in T cell biology and emerging technologies advance both fundamental research and clinical/therapeutic applications. Topics and meeting sessions include: (i) T cell differentiation, molecular programs, and the functional diversity of CD4+, CD8+, and gamma delta T cell differentiation, and unconventional (innate-like) T cells. (ii) the role of spatial instructions in controlling T cell function (iii) innovative approaches and technologies, such as advanced imaging, next-generation T cell engineering and (re)programming, and AI-driven methods for disease detection and treatment. Additionally, joint sessions with the Innate Immunity meeting will explore how innate immune pathways regulate T cell behavior under homeostatic and disease conditions, and how these pathways can be harnessed for therapeutic interventions. Trainees and Junior Faculty are encouraged to submit abstracts, which will be selected for Short Talks and Spotlights Afternoon Sessions.

Immunology, T Cell Biology, Adaptive Immunity, T Cell Differentiation, Advanced Imaging, Artificial Intelligence, Therapeutic Innovation, Bench to Bedside, T Cell Engineering, T Cell Reprogramming

Immunology and Allergic Diseases,    Biology

Keystone Symposia

Sensory Systems: Interoception and Exteroception brings together leaders across neuroscience, physiology, and systems biology to explore how organisms sense, integrate, and respond to both the external world and internal bodily states. From exteroceptive senses such as touch, taste, olfaction, vision, and hearing to rapidly advancing insights into interoception, this meeting highlights how sensory systems shape perception, behavior, homeostasis, and disease. The program features an emphasis on interoception – how signals from organs such as the gut, heart, and lungs are detected, encoded, and interpreted by the nervous system – revealing new frameworks for understanding behavioral and physiological responses. Sessions also explore somatosensation, chemosensation, mechanosensation, and multisensory integration, linking foundational mechanisms to organism-level outcomes. This meeting will be held jointly with Neurobiology of Appetite Control.

Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Sensory Systems, Molecular Biology, Emerging Technologies,

Neurology,    Biology

Keystone Symposia

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism, intellectual disability, and epilepsy, arise from disruptions during brain development and pose major challenges to public health. Although advances in genetics have identified hundreds of causal genetic risk factors, identifying convergent mechanisms underlying their pathobiology remains a challenge, which hinders the development of personalized therapies. This meeting addresses the critical gap between emerging insights into causal factors, neurodevelopment, and therapeutic innovation by uniting experts across basic and translational neuroscience. This conference will foster new collaborations between investigators in genetics, functional genomics, developmental neurobiology, and industry. Specific aims include showcasing breakthroughs in single-cell genomics, genome perturbation technologies, gene-environment interactions, and novel therapeutic strategies such as gene replacement therapies and ASOs. Unlike existing meetings that focus separately on neurodevelopment, stem cell models, or therapeutic pipelines, this conference uniquely fuses mechanistic understanding of genetic and environmental causes with translational application. This meeting will be held jointly with Neural Plasticity and Recovery after Traumatic CNS Injury & Stroke.

Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Gene Therapy, Translational Research, Functional Genomics, Genetics, Genome Editing, Neurogenomics

Genomics and Bioinformatics,    Neurology

Keystone Symposia

Stroke and traumatic injury are common neurologic disorders and the leading causes for adult-onset disability. Development of therapeutics to improve recovery has been hindered due to a limited understanding of how circuits within the central nervous system (CNS) are affected by injury. Technological advances have enabled interrogation of the CNS with unprecedented resolution. These are being applied to stroke and trauma survivors and to animal models, allowing for a critical re-appraisal of proposed mechanisms of recovery. This knowledge is crucially important as neuromodulation therapies are available for clinical trials, but when and how to apply these to patients are not well understood. This conference will bring together scientists working across species, using diverse approaches, to understand the mechanisms underlying dysfunction and recovery after stroke or injury to the brain or spinal cord. This conference will be unique in its focus on basic and translational science of CNS recovery that brings together researchers working across many disease models and injury types. This meeting will be held jointly with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Mechanisms and Therapeutics.

Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Regeneration and Repair in the Nervous System, Stroke, Translational Research, Neuro Modulation, Neuro Repair, Neuro Tech, Neuroplasticity, TBI Research

Neurology,    Biology

Keystone Symposia

Cancer Immunotherapy: Bridging Basic Research and Clinical Translation brings together immunologists, oncologists, bioengineers, and translational scientists to accelerate the next generation of cancer therapies. The meeting spotlights immune-based approaches spanning foundational discovery to clinical application, highlighting how insights from basic biology are reshaping cancer treatment. Program sessions showcase advances in checkpoint therapies, cellular and engineered immunotherapies, cancer vaccines, and tumor microenvironment, and emphasize how innate and adaptive immune responses can be harnessed and optimized to improve therapeutic outcomes.

Cancer, Immunotherapy, Oncology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Therapeutics, Translational Research, Protein Engineering

Biotechnology,    Oncology

Keystone Symposia

Genetic medicines are transforming how we treat cardiovascular disease, unlocking opportunities to correct heart and vascular disorders in ways once thought impossible. Basic scientists, clinicians, industry leaders, and innovators will convene at Genetic Medicines to Treat Cardiovascular Disease to explore how gene therapy, RNA-based approaches, gene editing, and advanced disease models are driving these breakthroughs. The program blends cutting-edge science and real-world translation. Sessions will highlight advances in mechanisms underlying cardiovascular genetics, therapeutic target identification, and novel delivery technologies. Plenary speakers and abstract-selected talks will connect foundational research with translational strategies, offering attendees a holistic view of where the field is headed. Additionally, the program will feature panel discussions focused on the steps leading from basic discovery to translation, commercialization, FDA approval, and navigating the venture capital landscape. Key topics include challenges and opportunities in delivery, efficacy, safety, trial design, long-term and off-target effects of therapies, and ethical and regulatory considerations. The program also includes lessons from preclinical and clinical trials, and professional development challenges for early-career researchers. This meeting also emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and career development. Career roundtables provide trainees and early-career investigators with direct access to leaders from academia, biotech, and industry for guidance on scientific and professional growth.

Metabolism, Cardiovascular Genetics, RNA Metabolism, Genetics, Geonomics, Stem Cell Biology, Translational Research, Gene Therapy, RNA Therapeutics, Biotech Innovation

Stem-cell Research & Therapy,    Genomics and Bioinformatics

Keystone Symposia

The Keystone Symposium on Precision Genome Engineering will highlight transformative advances that are reshaping the future of genetic medicine by pushing the boundaries of what is possible with genome editing technologies. As the field evolves from proof-of-concept to therapeutic application, critical questions around efficiency, specificity, safety, delivery, and scalability remain. This conference will address these gaps by convening world leaders and emerging innovators to explore next-generation tools, delivery strategies, integrative technologies, and clinical findings that are redefining genome engineering. What sets this symposium apart is its deep focus on the precision and evolution of genome editing itself—ranging from mechanistic insights to therapeutic design—paired with timely discussions on how AI and delivery systems are accelerating discovery. Attendees will leave with an overview of where the field is headed and how to contribute to its next breakthroughs. This meeting will be held jointly with Targeted Delivery of Nucleic Acid Medicines.

Genetics, Genomics, RNA, CRISPR, Translational Research, Artificial Intelligence, Gene Delivery, Molecular Biology

Genomics and Bioinformatics,    Implementation and Applications of Artificial Intelligence

Keystone Symposia

There have been tremendous advances in developing novel nucleic acid-based strategies for treating human diseases. Recent clinical successes have validated nucleic acid-based platforms, documenting that they can provide life-changing medicines to patients who need them. However, efficient delivery of these nucleic acid payloads to the cell type of interest and the appropriate subcellular compartment still limits their full potential despite significant progress over the past decade. This meeting is designed to bring together scientists from multiple disciplines, all working on delivery of nucleic acid cargos to cells. The meeting will cover the latest designs for viral vectors, lipid nanoparticle systems, virus-like particles, and ligand conjugates to enhance delivery of nucleic acid payloads. This meeting is unique in bringing scientists working on these different strategies for drug delivery into a single venue. Although these strategies have the common goal of enhancing intracellular delivery of nucleic acid cargo they tend to be siloed. A key goal of the meeting is to bring scientists together who have different expertise and perspectives to learn from each other, enabling more rapid and effective solutions for these delivery challenges. This will be a joint conference with the genome engineering meeting, which creates a lot of synergies. The genome engineering will discuss various nucleic acid cargo, while this meeting will focus on delivery technologies for the nucleic acid cargo. This meeting will be held jointly with Precision Genome Engineering: From Laboratory to Clinic.

Genetics, Genomics, RNA, Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, Drug Delivery, Gene Therapy, Viral Vectors, Nanoparticles, Translational Research

Genomics and Bioinformatics,    Pharmacology and Drug Development

Keystone Symposia

Despite newer breakthrough medicines, the burden of diabetes and comorbid conditions – including obesity, cardio-renal disease, and others – continues to rise at an alarming rate. This meeting will explore gaps and challenges pertaining to our understanding of pathobiology and emerging therapeutic approaches that hold promise for addressing unmet clinical needs and reversing the trajectory of disease progression. The conference aims to share knowledge, spark scientific collaboration, and generate new research and development ideas. It will focus on three themes: (1) basic science, including genetic research into disease causation; (2) novel therapeutic targets and strategies, emphasizing non-incretin and disease-modifying approaches; and (3) innovative research and clinical tools. A broad mix of scientists will gather to share data, insights, and forward-thinking concepts. The meeting will bring together established and early-career researchers from diverse fields who infrequently collaborate, creating a unique platform for interaction among academic researchers, industry scientists, and clinical investigators. As the first Keystone meeting of its kind focused on metabolic disease, this forum will span basic research, translational science, and clinical drug development. The ability to hear the latest from, and directly interact with, exceptional scientists in this field is assured. Other aspects of the program will include interactive and multi-disciplinary workshops focusing on lessons from clinical trials and on health disparities.

Metabolism, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Metabolic Disease, Obesity, Endocrinology, Translational Research, Drug Development, Novel Therapeutics

Human Physiology and Metabolism,    Endocrinology