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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: 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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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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EMBO Workshop: Bacterial Networks (BacNet26)

A workshop on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying bacterial social behaviour and community organisation. Topics include quorum sensing, biofilm formation, bacterial communication, and the ecological and evolutionary implications of bacterial network formation.

September 13 – 18, 2026
Sant Feliu de Guixols, Catalonia, Spain
MicrobiologyMolecular BiologyEcology+2
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EMBO Workshop: Molecular Biology of Archaea — Life Through the Prism of Archaea

A hybrid workshop exploring the molecular biology and biochemistry of archaea, the third domain of life. Topics include archaeal cell biology, the evolution of eukaryotic features from archaeal ancestors, extremophile adaptations, and archaeal contributions to our understanding of fundamental biological processes.

July 6 – 10, 2026
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
MicrobiologyEvolutionary BiologyMolecular Biology+2
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EMBO | EMBL Symposium: Mechanobiology Across the Tree of Life

A hybrid symposium exploring how mechanical forces shape biological processes across diverse organisms. Topics include mechanosensing and mechanotransduction, the role of physical forces in development and morphogenesis, mechanobiology of the extracellular matrix, and comparative mechanobiology from bacteria to mammals.

June 9 – 12, 2026
Heidelberg, Germany
MechanobiologyCell BiologyDevelopmental Biology+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 Rules of the Game — Biophysical and Molecular Principles in Cellular Evolution

A hybrid workshop exploring how biophysical constraints and molecular mechanisms shape cellular evolution. Topics include the physical limits of cellular organisation, the evolution of cell size and shape, molecular crowding effects, and the interplay between biophysical principles and natural selection.

June 2 – 5, 2026
Oeiras, Lisbon, Portugal
Evolutionary BiologyBiophysicsCell 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: 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 | COB Workshop: Limb Development and Regeneration

A hybrid workshop examining quantitative, ecological, and diversification studies in limb development and regeneration. Brings together developmental biologists, evolutionary biologists, and bioengineers to discuss the molecular pathways governing limb patterning, regenerative capacity across species, and applications for regenerative medicine.

March 23 – 27, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
Developmental BiologyRegenerative MedicineEvolutionary Biology+2
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