Molecular Genetics conferences

Gut microbiome research needs causal explanations of microbial effects on health, beyond descriptive associations. This conference examines poorly understood microbial genes and the model organisms, genetic tools and collaborative approaches needed to assign their functions. Sessions cover data-driven discovery, genetic perturbation, multi-omics, cellular organisation, imaging protein machines, ecological interactions with hosts and phages, and connections to other microbiomes. The aim is to connect molecular mechanisms with microbiome engineering and health applications. The programme uses Europe/Berlin time (CET, UTC+1): opening remarks on 8 December at 13:00, first talk at 13:15; sessions on 9 and 10 December start at 09:00. The final roundtable ends at 19:30 on 10 December. On-site and virtual attendance are offered. On-site fees are EUR 760 for academia, EUR 660 for PhD students and EUR 960 for industry; virtual fees are EUR 240, EUR 190 and EUR 290 respectively. On-site registration closes 27 October; virtual registration closes 1 December. An EMBL registration account and payment are required.

Examine viruses incorporated into host genomes through germline integration, including traces of extinct and contemporary viruses. The programme addresses endogenous retroviral, RNA-viral and DNA-viral elements, their diversity and host-biological functions, and their relevance to human and veterinary disease. This Theo Murphy meeting is intended for researchers in relevant fields and takes place in person. Attendance is free but requires an invitation: applicants state their expertise and reasons for attending, and organisers review requests on a rolling basis. Catering and accommodation are separate. Registered participants are invited to submit posters; submissions within one month of the event may miss the programme booklet.

The conference examines fungal biology through genetics, genomics and other molecular approaches. Sessions connect genome regulation and epigenetics with development, metabolism, stress responses and signalling. Fungal interactions as pathogens or symbionts, secondary metabolites, antifungal compounds and biotechnology are also included. The programme brings academic and industrial researchers together and considers how AI and new experimental tools can expand fungal research.

This symposium compares mechanisms of drug resistance, tolerance and persistence in bacteria, fungi and cancer. It explores how genetic change, non-genetic cellular plasticity, biochemistry and metabolism combine to let cells survive treatment. Themes include evolution under drug pressure, genome plasticity, stress responses, cellular fitness and the ecological context of drug responses. Efflux, microenvironmental effects and other extracellular contributors are considered alongside cellular states and biochemical mechanisms. By comparing systems across species, the programme aims to deepen understanding of clonal evolution and single-cell biology and inform strategies for tackling drug resilience.

This conference examines how chromatin and epigenetic regulation shape gene expression, development and disease. It covers DNA methylation, histone and RNA modifications, non-coding RNAs, heterochromatin, nucleosome structure and nuclear architecture. Researchers will connect transcriptional control with developmental processes and disease mechanisms, using single-cell genomics and advanced microscopy alongside molecular approaches. The programme also considers how ageing, environmental exposures and lifestyle influence epigenetic states. The meeting brings together researchers working across chromatin structure, gene regulation and human biology, with invited presentations and contributions selected from submitted abstracts.

The conference investigates how molecular changes connect genetic variation with evolving traits. Research spans biophysical and biochemical mechanisms, cells, development, physiology and behaviour. Talks examine the origins of mutations and the ways they alter phenotypes within populations and across evolutionary timescales, aiming to explain both conserved features and biological diversity. Attendance requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an accepted equivalent. Applications are subject to selection and available capacity.

This conference examines the origins, distribution and consequences of mutations across cells, tissues, organisms and populations. Improved sequencing accuracy, experimental perturbations, multi-omic measurements and computational analysis are brought together to study genetic heterogeneity and its effects on genome function, evolution and disease. Sessions address mechanisms of mutagenesis, technologies for detecting and interpreting mutations, variation across the tree of life, tissue-level diversity, and evolutionary dynamics in cancer and other diseases. Researchers from genomics, mutagenesis, evolution, developmental and functional biology can compare methods and questions across scales that are often studied separately.

This conference combines single-molecule imaging, genomics and theory to study dynamic gene regulation, from chromatin organization and transcription through RNA processing and translation. Measurements on individual DNA and RNA molecules in living systems are used to move toward predictive mechanistic models. Themes include epigenetic regulation, transcription dynamics, RNA fate, translation, quantitative theory, integration of imaging with genomics, and AI-assisted analysis of single-molecule data. The 2027 edition includes abstract-selected presentations and panel discussions on theory, AI and best practices, with participation from experimental and theoretical researchers at all career stages. Attendance is available in Heidelberg and virtually. On-site registration closes 6 April 2027; virtual registration closes 6 July 2027.

This conference examines how mutations originate and affect fitness, populations and biodiversity. Empirical studies and theory will address mutation spectra, genetic load, repeated evolution, local adaptation, hybridization and the genomic context of new variants. Work across plants, animals and microbes connects molecular changes with population history and environmental conditions. The programme also considers structural variants, ancestral recombination graphs and methods for inferring evolutionary processes. Attendance requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an accepted equivalent. Applications are subject to selection and available capacity.

The congress brings together fungal biology, ecology, evolution, molecular genetics, genomics, systematics and biotechnology with plant pathology and medical mycology. Plenary lectures, thematic symposia, workshops and posters connect fundamental research with applications and provide professional-development opportunities for early-career scientists. The Korean Society of Mycology organizes the congress in collaboration with the International Mycological Association, convening the international fungal-research community in Songdo.

The conference examines eukaryotic gene expression and function from detailed molecular mechanisms to genome-wide approaches. It connects Latin American researchers with the international community to discuss recent discoveries, compare methods and develop collaborations. The tenth-anniversary edition continues the meeting’s regional focus while welcoming researchers worldwide. The organizing committee includes researchers from Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Australia, India and the United States.