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EMBO | EMBL Symposium: Emerging Concepts in Developmental Biology

A symposium showcasing emerging concepts and technologies in developmental biology. Topics include single-cell multi-omics in development, synthetic embryology, organoids and gastruloids, the physics of morphogenesis, and the evolution of developmental mechanisms.

June 8 – 11, 2027
Heidelberg, Germany
Developmental BiologyCell BiologyGenomics+2
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EMBO Workshop: Threads of Life — SMC Complexes in Chromosome Structure and Dynamics

A workshop on structural maintenance of chromosomes (SMC) complexes, covering cohesin, condensin, and the SMC5/6 complex. Topics include the molecular mechanisms of loop extrusion, chromosome organisation, sister chromatid cohesion, and the role of SMC complexes in DNA repair and gene regulation.

December 13 – 18, 2026
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Molecular BiologyGenomicsCell Biology+2
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EMBO Workshop: Molecular Mechanisms of Developmental and Regenerative Biology

A workshop on the molecular mechanisms controlling development and regeneration, with a focus on signalling pathways, transcription factor networks, and epigenetic regulation. Topics include stem cell maintenance, lineage specification, organ regeneration, and the application of single-cell technologies to developmental biology.

November 25 – 27, 2026
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Developmental BiologyRegenerative MedicineStem Cells+2
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EMBO | EMBL Symposium: DNA Replication and Genome Maintenance — From Basic Biology to Human Health

A symposium on the mechanisms of DNA replication and genome maintenance, and their relevance to human disease. Topics include the molecular machines of DNA replication, replication stress, DNA repair pathways, and the connection between genome instability and cancer, ageing, and developmental disorders.

October 20 – 23, 2026
Heidelberg, Germany
Molecular BiologyGenomicsDNA Repair+2
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EMBO | EMBL Symposium: The Complex Life of RNA

A symposium on the diverse functions and regulatory mechanisms of RNA in cells. Topics include RNA processing, modification, and localisation; non-coding RNA biology; RNA-protein interactions; RNA structure and function; and the role of RNA dysregulation in disease.

October 13 – 16, 2026
Heidelberg, Germany
RNA BiologyMolecular BiologyGene Regulation+2
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EMBO Workshop: The DNA Damage Response in Cell Physiology and Diseases

A workshop on the molecular mechanisms of the DNA damage response and their relevance to human disease. Topics include DNA damage sensing, checkpoint signalling, DNA repair pathway choice, the role of the DDR in cancer and ageing, and the therapeutic exploitation of DDR defects in cancer treatment.

October 12 – 16, 2026
Sounio, Attica, Greece
Molecular BiologyCancer BiologyDNA Repair+2
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EMBO Workshop: Molecular Mechanisms in Evolution and Ecology

A hybrid workshop examining the molecular mechanisms underlying evolutionary and ecological processes. Topics include the molecular basis of adaptation, the evolution of gene regulatory networks, molecular ecology approaches, and the integration of molecular data with ecological and evolutionary theory.

October 6 – 9, 2026
Heidelberg, Germany
Evolutionary BiologyEcologyMolecular Biology+2
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Microbiome & Gut Health Research Symposium

An interdisciplinary symposium exploring the complex relationships between the human microbiome, immune function, metabolic health, and neurological wellbeing. Presentations span metagenomics, probiotic clinical trials, fecal microbiota transplantation outcomes, and the microbiome-gut-brain axis. Includes a dedicated industry session with leading probiotic and microbiome therapeutics companies.

October 5 – 7, 2026
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
MicrobiomeGut HealthMetagenomics+2
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EMBO | EMBL Symposium: Reconstructing the Human Past — Using Ancient and Modern Genomics

A symposium on the application of ancient and modern genomics to reconstruct human evolutionary history, population movements, and adaptation. Topics include ancient DNA extraction and analysis, population genomics, the genomics of human traits, and the ethical dimensions of ancient DNA research.

September 15 – 18, 2026
Heidelberg, Germany
GenomicsEvolutionary BiologyAnthropology+2
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Assay Genie Pipette Championship

The world Pipette Championship for researchers to compete and be crowned world champion

September 10, 2026
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
GenomicsImmunology
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EMBO Workshop: RNA 3' Ends and Beyond

A workshop focused on the biology of RNA 3' ends, covering cleavage and polyadenylation, alternative polyadenylation, RNA stability, and the regulation of gene expression at the 3' end. Topics include the molecular machinery of 3' end processing, its role in development and disease, and emerging technologies for studying RNA 3' ends.

September 7 – 11, 2026
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
RNA BiologyMolecular BiologyGene Regulation+2
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EMBO Practical Course: Integrative Analysis of Multi-Omics Data

A practical course on computational methods for integrating genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics data. Participants will learn statistical frameworks, machine learning approaches, and pathway analysis tools for multi-omics data integration, with applications in disease biology and precision medicine.

July 28 – 31, 2026
Heidelberg, Germany
BioinformaticsGenomicsProteomics+2
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EMBO Practical Course: Computational and Experimental Microbiomics

An intensive practical course combining computational and experimental approaches to study microbial communities. Participants will gain hands-on experience with 16S rRNA sequencing, shotgun metagenomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics pipelines for microbiome analysis, with applications in health, disease, and ecology.

July 6 – 18, 2026
Bath, England, United Kingdom
MicrobiomeMetagenomicsBioinformatics+2
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EMBO Workshop: RNA-Guided Genome Protection

A workshop on the mechanisms by which RNA-guided systems protect genomes from mobile genetic elements and foreign nucleic acids. Topics include CRISPR-Cas systems, piRNA pathways, PIWI-interacting RNAs, and the evolutionary arms race between transposable elements and host defence mechanisms.

June 16 – 20, 2026
Caux, Vaud, Switzerland
RNA BiologyGenomicsCRISPR+2
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EMBO Practical Course: Pangenomics

A practical course on pangenome analysis, covering the construction and analysis of pangenome graphs from multiple genome assemblies. Participants will learn bioinformatics tools for pangenome construction, variant calling, and the biological interpretation of pangenomic variation in diverse organisms.

June 7 – 13, 2026
Castellammare di Stabia, Campania, Italy
GenomicsBioinformaticsEvolutionary Biology+2
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EMBO Workshop: The Many Faces of Cancer Evolution

A workshop examining cancer from an evolutionary perspective, covering tumour heterogeneity, clonal dynamics, and the selective pressures driving cancer progression. Topics include phylogenetic analysis of tumour evolution, mechanisms of drug resistance, and evolutionary-informed therapeutic strategies.

May 27 – 29, 2026
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Cancer BiologyEvolutionary BiologyGenomics+2
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EMBO Workshop: Telomere Function and Maintenance in Health and Disease

A workshop dedicated to the biology of telomeres and telomerase, covering telomere structure, replication, and protection mechanisms. Topics include telomere shortening in ageing, telomerase regulation in cancer and stem cells, and the molecular basis of telomere-related diseases such as dyskeratosis congenita.

May 25 – 30, 2026
Lazise, Veneto, Italy
Molecular BiologyAgeingCancer Biology+2
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International Symposium on Genomics & Precision Medicine 2026

A flagship gathering of genomics researchers, clinicians, and biotech innovators exploring the frontiers of precision medicine. This three-day symposium features keynote lectures from Nobel laureates, cutting-edge research presentations, and interactive workshops on next-generation sequencing, CRISPR therapeutics, and AI-driven diagnostics. Attendees will gain insights into translating genomic discoveries into clinical practice and personalized treatment strategies.

May 12 – 14, 2026
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
GenomicsPrecision MedicineCRISPR+2
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EMBO Workshop: Awakening the Genome During Developmental Reprogramming — From Embryos to Organoids

A workshop on the epigenetic and transcriptional reprogramming events that occur during early embryonic development and in vitro organoid formation. Topics include chromatin remodelling during zygotic genome activation, the role of pioneer transcription factors, and the fidelity of epigenetic reprogramming in organoid models.

May 4 – 7, 2026
Seville, Andalusia, Spain
EpigenomicsDevelopmental BiologyStem Cells+2
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EMBO | EMBL Symposium: Sex Differences in Health and Disease

A symposium addressing the molecular and cellular basis of sex differences in physiology and pathology. Topics include sex chromosome biology, hormonal regulation of gene expression, sex-biased immune responses, and the implications of sex differences for drug development and precision medicine.

April 27 – 30, 2026
Heidelberg, Germany
GenomicsImmunologyEndocrinology+2
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EMBO Workshop: Evolving Together — From Genomics to Biological Interactions

This workshop examines co-evolution and biological interactions through a genomics lens. Topics include comparative genomics of host-microbe systems, the genomics of mutualism and parasitism, phylogenomics of interacting species, and the application of metagenomics to study ecological interactions.

April 24 – 27, 2026
Taipei, Taiwan
Evolutionary BiologyGenomicsEcology+2
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EMBO Workshop: Brain (Epi)genome

A hybrid workshop exploring the epigenomic regulation of brain development, function, and disease. Topics include chromatin remodelling in neurons, DNA methylation in neuronal identity, non-coding RNA in the brain, and the role of epigenetic dysregulation in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.

April 21 – 24, 2026
Heidelberg, Germany
NeuroscienceEpigenomicsGenomics+2
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EMBO | EMBL Symposium: AI and Biology

A hybrid symposium bringing together leading researchers at the intersection of artificial intelligence and life sciences. Sessions cover machine learning applications in structural biology, genomics, drug discovery, and systems biology, with a focus on how AI is transforming experimental design and data interpretation across molecular biology.

March 10 – 13, 2026
Heidelberg, Germany
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningStructural Biology+2
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AACR Special Conference: Fusion-Positive Cancer — From Discovery to Therapy

A focused conference on gene fusions as oncogenic drivers and therapeutic targets in cancer. Topics include the mechanisms of oncogenic fusion proteins, detection methods for fusion genes, the development of fusion-targeted therapies, and clinical outcomes of fusion-directed treatments across cancer types.

January 13 – 15, 2026
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Cancer BiologyOncologyGenomics+2
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