Registration is now open for the Swiss Physiology Meeting 2026, organized by the LS2 Physiology Section and taking place in Fribourg on September 3, 2026.
A major highlight of the meeting is the Young Investigator Award (YIA) contest. Early Career Researchers, including PhD students and early postdoctoral fellows, are strongly encouraged to participate, present their ongoing work, and compete for prizes recognizing outstanding oral and poster presentations. Registration deadline: 31.05.2026.
We are pleased to invite you to the Swiss Autophagy Conference 2026, taking place on September 3-4, 2026, in Fribourg, Switzerland.
This year’s theme, “Autophagy in Development, Disease and Ageing,” will bring together early-career researchers and experts to discuss the latest advances in autophagy research. The interactive two-day program includes keynote lectures, short talks, and flash presentations, offering excellent opportunities for scientific exchange and networking.
Abstract submission is extended until July 07, 2026!
Register until July 31, 2026.
The Swiss Drosophila Meeting 2026 will take place on 29 June 2026 at the University of Geneva, bringing together Switzerland’s research community to share the latest discoveries in genetics, developmental biology, neuroscience, and other fields using Drosophila melanogaster. The event features keynote talks, poster sessions, and networking opportunities, giving scientists at all career stages a chance to exchange ideas, present their work, and connect with peers and experts in this dynamic field.
The registration is required by 29 May 2026.
The event will take place on June 9, 2026, starting at 15:00 in the Science Lounge at the Biozentrum, University of Basel.
The programme will open with two talks focused on funding opportunities and career development for early-career researchers. Following the talks, participants are invited to stay for an informal networking session with food and drinks, offering a relaxed opportunity to connect with colleagues and exchange ideas across the local life sciences community.
The event is free of charge and open to all interested participants; however, registration is obligatory.
Registration and abstract submission are open for NCCR Bio-inspired Materials International Conference, which will bring together leading scientists from around the world, industry partners, and current and past members of the NCCR Bio-inspired Materials community to share and discuss the achievements and future of bio-inspired materials science.
The meeting will take place on June 19-20, 2026 at Joseph Deiss Auditorium at University of Fribourg, Switzerland.
The Gordon Research Conference on Single Molecule Approaches to Biology will take place from 28 June to 3 July 2026 in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, bringing together leading researchers to discuss the latest advances in single-molecule technologies and their applications across biology. Covering topics from advanced imaging and spectroscopy to bio-nanotechnology and computational approaches, the meeting offers a highly interdisciplinary forum for exploring how single-molecule methods are transforming our understanding of biological systems; applications are open until 31 May 2026.
The International Biophysics School “Academician Radoslav K. Andjus” (NERKA) will be taking place in Kotor Montenegro from September 01 - 05, 2026. Young scientists are especially welcome - IUPAB and other stipends are available to cover your travel costs! This year the school will focus on neuroscience and neurodegeneration, however, scientists from other areas may also find a lot of interesting talks and approaches (also hands-on!) due to a great line-up of speakers.
Abstracts for poster presentations are accepted by July 01. Contact nerka10kotor@gmail.com to apply and for any questions.
The 20th International Conference on Methods and Applications of Fluorescence (MAF 2026) will be held from 9-12 August 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark, bringing together the global fluorescence community to discuss the latest advances in fluorescence methodologies, applications, and materials.
The meeting also includes specialised workshops and satellite events. Register until July 1, 2026.
The Basel Postdoc Network Meeting 2026 will take place from 30 September to 2 October 2026 in Klosters, bringing together postdoctoral researchers from Basel and beyond for three days of science, career development, and networking. The programme features keynote lectures from leading academic and industry professionals, postdoctoral research presentations, career-focused sessions, a professional development workshop, poster sessions, and opportunities to connect with peers across disciplines.
The meeting provides a unique platform for postdocs to showcase their research, explore diverse career paths, and build lasting professional connections within the Swiss and international research community. Early Bird deadline: July 15.
Registration is now open for the Danish Diabetes Endocrine Academy Postdoc Summit 2026, which will take place in Kibæk from October 5-8, 2026.
The Postdoc Summit is an immersive experience designed for early career researchers in the fields of diabetes, metabolism, obesity, and endocrinology. It will take place at Skarrildhus, and DDEA will cover accommodation, transport from Veijle to the venue, and food.
This year, we will delve into a wide range of topics, including Nutrition and Food Choice, Energy Homeostasis, various aspects of translational research, and precision medicine. Register by August 09, 2026.
The conference will take place at the University of Zürich, Main Campus, from Monday, September 7th to Friday, September 11th 2026.
The topics covered by scientific sessions include Virulence and Pathogenicity, Ecology and Environment, Genetics and Genomics, Immunology and Disease, Clinics and Diagnostics, as well as Epidemiology and Prevention.
The IUPS Beacon Symposium 2026, themed “Physiology Ahead: Orchestration of Multiple Systems,” will take place on 15-16 September 2026 at the Okazaki Conference Center in Okazaki, Japan. Registration and abstract submission are now open until 15 June 2026, with travel grants available for early-career researchers.
The 3rd edition of the International Conference on Molecular Biology: Current Aspects and Prospects (ICMB2026) will take place on 21-24 September 2026 at Wonderland Resort in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, bringing together researchers, early-career scientists, and students for a dynamic scientific and networking program.
Centered on “Molecular regulation across the domains of life: from DNA to proteins – mechanisms, networks, and applications,” the conference will feature keynote lectures from Éva Kondorosi, Nikolaus Rajewsky, and Andrei Lupas, alongside research presentations and discussions.
Registration opens on 1 May 2026 and closes on September 10.
In honor of first single-molecule Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (smFRET) experiments being published , this thematic meeting will act as a forum to discuss the current advances and challenges for FRET experiments and theory. It will take place from 21-25 September 2026, in Tutzing, Germany.
Abstract submission has now opened.
The Proteomic Forum – EuPA 2026 invites researchers, clinicians, industry professionals, and early‑career scientists to Würzburg, Germany, from November 29 to December 3, 2026. Hosted by the European Proteomics Association (EuPA) and the German Society for Proteomics, this flagship conference brings together thought leaders and innovators to explore the latest breakthroughs in proteomics research and technology.
Early bird registration deadline: July 15, 2026. Registration possible until September 15, 2026.
The 3rd International Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Health (aiHealth2026) will take place 10-11 November 2026 at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW (Muttenz) in Basel, Switzerland.
Over one and a half days the meeting will explore today’s healthcare landscape, the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing individualized diagnostics, discovery of therapeutics and mapping the population health-disease continuum through future citizen twins towards one health.
aiHealth2026 offers three sessions focused on the applications of artificial intelligence in health: AI for Diagnostics, AI for Therapeutics and AI in Citizen Health.
Abstract submission deadline: September 15, 2026.
Researchers and students in the molecular life sciences are invited to submit visually striking images derived directly from their scientific data.
The competition emphasizes authentic research visuals (microscopy images, structural data, or molecular simulations) rather than artistic illustrations. The winning image will be featured on the journal cover, with a €500 prize awarded, and selected entries will be highlighted in a dedicated article.
Submissions are open from 18 March to 30 September 2026.
