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European Phagocyte Workshop 2027

The European Phagocyte Workshop 2027 will take place on 5-7 April 2027 at the Montreux Music & Convention Centre, bringing together researchers working across the diverse fields of phagocyte biology and innate immunity. The scientific programme will feature internationally renowned speakers and EMBO Keynote Lectures, selected short talks, poster presentations, and dedicated networking opportunities for early-career researchers.

Scientific sessions will cover a broad range of topics, including inflammation, host-pathogen interactions, vascular biology, cancer immunology, tissue homeostasis, and emerging therapeutic approaches targeting phagocyte function.

Researchers at all career stages are encouraged to participate by presenting their work and engaging with colleagues from across Europe and beyond. Registration is now open. To benefit from Early Bird fees, please apply by December 15, 2026. LS2 members benefit from a discounted registration rate!

We look forward to welcoming you to Montreux for an exciting meeting dedicated to the latest advances in phagocyte research!

Swiss Autophagy Conference 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.

Registration is extended until August 09, 2026!

Swiss Physiology meeting

Registration is still open for the Swiss Physiology Meeting 2026, organized by the LS2 Physiology Section and taking place in Fribourg on September 3, 2026. 

Registration deadline: 16.08.2026. Contact us if you wish to submit a late poster!

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Basel Postdoc Network Meeting 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. Registration deadline: August 15.

DDEA Postdoc Summit 2026

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.

11th International Conference on Legionella

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. 

International Conference on Molecular Biology

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.

Single-Molecule FRET: The Next 30 Years

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

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. 

aiHealth2026

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.

Ilmac 2026

The largest meeting place for the chemical and life science industry in French-speaking Switzerland.
From lab bench to global breakthrough — Ilmac is where the life sciences industry meets, moves, and makes deals.

23 – 24 Sept. 2026 | Beaulieu Lausanne

Eureka Biotech Call for Projects

The Eureka Biotech Call for Projects invites Swiss companies, universities, research institutes, SMEs, and start-ups to develop international R&D collaborations in biotechnology. Projects must involve at least two independent partners from two participating countries and focus on developing innovative biotechnology products, processes, or services with clear application potential.

The application deadline is 25 September 2026.

FEBS Letters' 2026 Cover Contest

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.

 

SGV meeting

The annual SGV meeting will take place in Lausanne at the CHUV on 24 and 25 November 2026. For the first time, this year’s program will include a session dedicated to the Early‑Career Researcher Flash Talk Competition. See more details on the  SGV website. 

 The registration deadline is November 09, 2026.

27th IUBMB Congress 2027 & Young Scientist Programme

Join the IUBMB Congress, taking place 19-23 September 2027 in Cape Town, South Africa, under the theme "Biochemical and Molecular Innovation for a Sustainable World." 

Early-career researchers are also encouraged to apply for the IUBMB Young Scientist Programme (YSP) 2027, which will take place 17-19 September 2027 in Stellenbosch.

Applications open on 1 September 2026 and close on 30 November 2026.

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