Topic: scientific symposium

An international prize recognises scientific discoveries that prevent, cure or treat human disorders, or seminal biomedical research with strong potential to change disease treatment. Up to five scientists may be nominated together for a discovery. The dossier includes an explanation of the contribution, references, a proposed citation, CVs and two support letters. An associated scientific symposium honours recipients. Nominations are due on 9 November 2026.

This four-day scientific symposium celebrates Peer Bork’s research legacy and examines future directions in predictive biology. Invited presentations, selected short talks and posters connect protein biology, molecular evolution, systems biology, the human microbiome and planetary biology. The programme links earlier achievements with emerging research questions across these fields, bringing together an international community for scientific discussion and collaboration. The meeting is open to researchers across the disciplines represented in Bork’s work.