Molecular Biology Conferences
This page lists molecular biology conferences, meetings, symposia, workshops and advanced courses.
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Molecular Biology Conferences 2013
May 2013
May 01 - 04, 2013 New Model Systems for Linking Evolution and Ecology
EMBO-EMBL Symposium. This meeting will present the latest advances with satellite systems, that is, species that are closely related to conventional genetic model organisms, and with entirely new models for evolutionary and ecological genetics and genomics. Special emphasis will be placed on the interaction between organisms as a basis for understanding ecological adaptation. If you want to bring a new species into the genomic era, this meeting is for you.
May 01 - 02, 2013 RNAi, MicroRNAs and Single Cell Biology
RNAi and microRNAs conference
May 05 - 10, 2013 Viruses and Cells
Gordon Research Conference. The 2013 Viruses and Cells Gordon Research Conference will address key questions in virology: viral infectious cycles, virus-cell interactions, the host immune response and viral immune evasion, pathogenesis, and the development of antiviral therapeutics and vaccines.
May 07 - 10, 2013 Perspectives for development of molecular and cellular biology
Topics include microbiology and food technology, microbiology, nanotechnology and environment, bioprocesses and industrial microbiology.
May 07 - 11, 2013 The Biology of Genomes
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. DNA sequence variation and its role in molecular evolution, population genetics and complex diseases, comparative genomics, large-scale studies of gene and protein expression, and genomic approaches to ecological systems.
May 08 - 12, 2013 Chromatin and Epigenetics
EMBO Conference Series. Topics include: Chromatin regulation and dynamics, Signalling to chromatin, Nuclear architecture and dynamics, Developmental epigenetics, Epigenomics, Epigenetics and human disease, Genome stability, Environmental epigenetics and transgenerational inheritance, Functional genomics, System biology
May 08 - 10, 2013 3rd Epigenetics in Drug Discovery conference
3rd Epigenetics in Drug Discovery conference. Some key discussions around epigenetics drug discovery at the conference include: 1) The role of epigenetics in human diseases such as cancer, leukaemia, neurodegenerative conditions, neuropsychiatric disorders, inflammation, etc. 2) Novel mechanisms, biomarkers, technologies and diagnostics for epigenetics drug discovery 3) Cutting edge research from various organisations.
May 09 - 10, 2013 Genomics Research 2013
This conference will give an insight into the dynamic structure and modifications of DNA; the latest advancements in qPCR, applications of Next-Gen sequencing, the intricacies of epigenetics and the complex roles of miRNA and non-coding RNA will also be explored. As well as an array of international speakers and poster presentations, our exhibitors will display a repertoire of cutting edge research tools and delegates will have the opportunity to establish and renew global collaborations.
May 12 - 18, 2013 Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection: Contemporary Research Approaches
Wellcome Advanced Course. This course will introduce participants to concepts and techniques used in studies on the molecular basis of bacterial infection, and their interaction with the host, with an emphasis on contemporary high-throughput approaches.
May 13 - 15, 2013 Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite
9th Annual BioMalPar-EVIMalaR Conference, sponsored by the European Virtual Institute of Malaria Research (EVIMalaR). The scientific aims of the network remain to address, in an integrated, collaborative manner, fundamental questions of the biology of the malaria parasite, its vector, and the disease, allowing optimal exploitation of the resulting knowledge to impact on public health.
May 14 - 15, 2013 Flow Chemistry Congress
The 3rd Flow Chemistry Congress of the Flow Chemistry Society aims to unite and represent those who are actively working on this rapidly developing field. The event is dedicated to the integration of flow chemistry into everyday practice throughout the world by delivering the latest knowledge and making it available for the entire chemistry community. Hot topics such as Meso Flow Chemistry, Microfluidic Chemistry and New Directions in Flow Chemistry will also be covered.
May 25 - 30, 2013 Molecular perspectives on protein-protein interactions
ESF-EMBO Symposium
May 25 - June 1, 2013 Molecular Approaches to Clinical Microbiology in Africa
Wellcome Advanced Course. Genome-based techniques are revolutionising the routine practice of the identification and characterisation of pathogens, opening many new opportunities and challenges in all areas of clinical microbiology from routine diagnosis to basic research.
June 2013
June 01 - 02, 2013 Computational Aspects Biomolecular NMR
Gordon-Merck Research Seminar. Computional Aspects of Metabolomic NMR. The focus of this meeting is to discuss new contributions in computational Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to the growing field of metabolomics and applications of computationally intensive metabolomic NMR in systems biology, microbiology, toxicology, genomics, and medicine.
June 02 - 07, 2013 Computational Aspects Biomolecular NMR
Gordon Research Conference. Emerging methods at the intersection of experimental Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and computational analysis and prediction. NMR is one of the more versatile methods for the investigation of biomolecular systems, whether these are proteins, nucleic acids, glycans, membranes, or functioning cellular systems.
June 06 - 07, 2013 European Lab Automation 2013
Offering over 130 scientific presentations across 7 different conference streams linked with an exhibition containing more than 150 equipment vendors, ELA aims to highlight and showcase the latest in automated instruments and workflows. Life science researchers and professionals are presented with an unparalleled opportunity to foster technological discussions and scientific collaboration.
June 09 - 13, 2013 12th Symposium on Bacterial Genetics and Ecology (BAGECO12)
Recent years have brought us striking discoveries in the field of bacterial genetics and ecology that sprung from rapid advances in sequencing technologies and omics approaches, bioinformatics, microscopy and various analytical techniques.
June 10 - 14, 2013 Summer School in Bioinformatics
Joint Wellcome Trust-EMBL-EBI Course. Organisers: Vicky Schneider-Gricar, Teresa Attwood, Francis Ouellette
June 13 - 14, 2013 Single Cell Genomics and Transcriptomics Asia Congress 2013
Single Cell Genomics and Transcriptomics Asia Congress 2013
June 16 - 26, 2013 Electron Microscopy and Stereology in Cell Biology
EMBO Practical Course. The aim of this course is to teach cutting-edge EM techniques for Cell Biologists on a high theoretical and practical level.
June 17 - 21, 2013 Human Genomics and Personalized Medicine
Keystone Symposium
June 17 - 19, 2013 CRISPR: evolution, mechanisms and infection
Biochemical Society conference.
June 17 - 18, 2013 Next Generation Sequencing Data Congress 2013
Next Generation Sequencing Data Congress 2013
June 19 - 28, 2013 Functional Genomics and Systems Biology
Wellcome Advanced Course. This intensive laboratory and computer-based training course introduces participants to a wide range of post-genome techniques including practical experience in performing RNAi experiments, expression profiling using the latest platforms, yeast 2-hybrid analyses and hands on experience with sample preparation procedures for Illumina high throughput sequencing.
June 19 - 21, 2013 3rd Next-Generation Sequencing Conference
The 3rd Next-Generation Sequencing conference will provide a forum for industry, academic and government leaders in the field to present on the current and future applications of the technology as well as share strategies, best practices and protocols on the usage of the tool.
June 23 - 27, 2013 Systems Biology of Infection Symposium
This international conference will focus on concepts and methodologies in Systems Biology of Infection, offering the unique opportunity for researchers at all levels to discuss the latest topics in this rapidly emerging field.
June 24 - 29, 2013 Fission yeast: Pombe 2013
EMBO Conference Series
June 25 - 27, 2013 Whole Transcriptome Data Analysis
EMBL Advanced Course. This is an introductory course with biologists as intended audience in mind. However basic knowledge of microarray technology and massively parallel sequencing (MPS) are desirable.
June 25 - 27, 2013 Integrating omic approaches to host-pathogen interactions
EMBO Workshop
June 25 - 29, 2013 In Silico Systems Biology
Joint EMBL-EBI-Wellcome Trust Course. Systems biology is now an established and fundamental field in life sciences. It has facilitated the move from the identification of molecular parts lists for living organisms towards integrating information from different omics-based approaches with our knowledge on the underlying biochemical mechanisms, to generate and test new hypotheses about how biological systems work. This joint EMBL-EBI-Wellcome Trust course will combine lectures on modelling approaches, led discussions to identify the key challenges, opportunities and bottlenecks, and practical sessions on network analysis and network-based modelling.
June 27 - 30, 2013 5th International Congress of Molecular Medicine
Held under the auspices of the Turkish Society of Molecular Medicine this congress will consist of lectures, including keynote talks, plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations and exhibition. Topics include Genomic analyses, Molecular basis of cancer, Molecular Markers in Cancer, Free radicals in Cancer, Environment and genetics factors in lipid related disorders, Molecular mechanism of heart preconditioning, Angiogenesis, Stem cell and stem cell therapy, Genetic immunology, Proteomics and small molecules, Response therapy and molecular genetics in various disorders in field of pediatric endocrinology, Biochemistry and biochemical genetic, etc.
June 29 - July 5, 2013 Single-Cell Gene Expression Analysis
EMBO Practical Course.
July 2013
July 01 - 03, 2013 Working with the Human Genome Sequence
Wellcome Trust WorkshopThis workshop provides an intensive introduction to bioinformatics tools freely available on the internet, focusing primarily on the Human Genome data.
June 02 - 07, 2013 Environmental Nanotechnology
Gordon Research Conference. Novel Approaches to Meet Global Challenges
June 02 - 07, 2013 Nucleic Acids
Gordon Research Conference. Specific topics of discussion will include: Nucleic acid structure and catalysis, Transcription and chromatin dynamics, Ribosome function regulation, DNA replication, RNA processing and export, Genomic integrity, Non-coding RNA, and Co- and Post-transcriptional Regulation.
July 06 - 07, 2013 Human Genetics and Genomics
Gordon Research Seminar. The focus of this meeting is the use of whole genome sequencing, GWAS and other genome-wide approaches for the discovery of human genetic variation and determining its functional role as well as clinical application.
July 06 - 11, 2013 2013 (38th) FEBS Congress
FEBS Congress. Federation of European Biochemical Societies. As one of the largest bio-congresses in Europe, featuring approx. 2500 attendees, the Congress provides a platform for international scientific exchange and showcases the newest developments in biochemistry, molecular biology and related areas.
July 07 - 12, 2013 Human Genetics and Genomics
Gordon Research Conference. Speakers will focus on advances in studying the organization and function of our genome including non coding regions, new insights into human genetic diversity, and a number of case studies of sequencing approaches applied to both rare and common diseases.
July 07 - 11, 2013 SMBE 2013 Symposium
Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution
July 07 - 12, 2013 10th International Conference on Intracellular RNA Localization and Localized Translation
10th International Conference on Intracellular RNA Localization and Localized Translation. Invited speakers are scientists who have made major contributions to different aspects of RNA metabolism including the role of RNA localization in the establishment of cell polarity and function; the role of non-coding RNAs; the linkage between RNA localization and other post-transcriptional mechanisms such as stability and translation; post-transcriptional regulation and disease; computational and systems analyses of post-transcriptional processes; RNA structure; and advanced imaging.
July 08 - 12, 2013 Networks and Pathways Bioinformatics for Biologists
EMBL Course. Organisers: Sandra Orchard
July 10 - 11, 2013 Epigenomics, Sequencing and SNiPs
Chromatin Methylation to Disease Biology and Theranostics
July 13 - 14, 2013 Molecular Membrane Biology
Gordon Research Seminar. New Frontiers in Membrane Biology. The focus of this meeting is on the molecular mechanisms that determine membrane identity, shape, and function, including translocation across membranes, traffic between organelles, and membrane biogenesis.
July 14 - 19, 2013 Molecular Membrane Biology
Gordon Research Conference. Recent major advances in multidisciplinary approaches combining classical cell biology, high-resolution microscopy, structural biology and advanced biophysical methods.
July 18 - 20, 2013 FISH: Fundamentals and Applications Workshop
A workshop on FISH technology with a strong component of microbiology, including method development, troubleshooting and novel advances in the area. Also poster or oral presentations sessions.
July 21 - 26, 2013 Microbial Adhesion and Signal Transduction
Gordon Research Conference. Cutting-edge research will be presented on the mechanisms of bacterial adherence and signal transduction.
July 21 - 26, 2013 Molecular and Cellular Biology of Lipids
Gordon Research Conference.
August 2013
August 03 - 04, 2013 Malaria
Gordon Research Seminar. Molecular and Cell Biology of Malaria
August 04 - 08, 2013 Helicases and nucleic acid translocases: Structure, mechanism, function
EMBO Conference Series
August 04 - 09, 2013 Malaria
Gordon Research Conference. Invited speakers will be strongly encouraged to present unpublished results and will represent a variety of scientific disciplines, including biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, vaccine research, molecular genetics, structural, cell and systems biology.
August 04 - 09, 2013 Epigenetics Mechanisms and Implications
Gordon Research Conference. Emphasis on underlying mechanisms, including RNA-directed chromatin modification, DNA modification dynamics, RNA inheritance, three-dimensional nuclear organization, and prions.
August 04 - 07, 2013 BioH2 2013 Conference
Hydrogen has long been recognized as a preferred alternative fuel and there is a great deal of activity worldwide in overcoming technical barriers to its production, storage, and use.BioH2 2013 will provide an international forum for scientists to meet, hear overview talks, present their latest results, and exchange ideas on this rapidly developing topic.
August 08 - 21, 2013 Eukaryotic mRNA Processing
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. The meeting will focus on the mechanisms and regulation of mRNA splicing, polyadenylation, turnover, localization and RNA interference. It will include all aspects mRNA transport, processing and control, including microRNA function.
August 11 - 16, 2013 Marine Molecular Ecology
Gordon Research Conference. Marine molecular ecology is a vast and rapidly developing field that focuses on the study of the interactions and evolution of marine organisms at the molecular level.
August 18 - 22, 2013 The Leena Peltonen School of Human Genomics
Wellcome Trust Summer School
August 27 - 31, 2013 Mechanisms of Eukaryotic Transcription
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting.
September 2013
September 07 - 10, 2013 The Genomics of Common Diseases 2013
The Wellcome Trust meeting in association with Nature Genetics.
September 08 - 11, 2013 11th International Conference on Biology and Synchrotron Radiation (BSR)
The principal objective of the proposed meeting and series will be to provide a forum bringing together the scientists involved in the methodical developments on synchrotron and laser sources with a broad community of biologists having an ambition to make the best use of the most advanced infrastructures in structural biology.
September 08 - 12, 2013 Protein Synthesis and Translational Control
EMBO Conference Series. Translational Control has become a major focus of attention in the field of gene regulation. Interest in translation extends to many fields, including development, neurobiology, cell physiology and disease, etc. The discovery of miRNAs opened a new frontier that is now being extended with the finding of new noncoding RNA molecules and the establishment of novel powerful high-throughput techniques, which will be central within the conference.
September 08 - 16, 2013 Exome Sequencing
Wellcome Advanced Course. This laboratory-based training course provides a comprehensive overview of exome sequencing, also known as pulldown, sequence capture and targeted sequencing.
September 08 - 13, 2013 Thermophiles 2013: 12th International Meeting
Thermophiles 2013. The 12th International Meeting.
September 08 - 10, 2013 Current Opinion Conference on Plant Genome Evolution
The program will be focused on plant genomes, natural variation, and systems biology, of course all with a strong emphasis on evolution and evolutionary aspects.
September 09 - 13, 2013 Eukaryotic DNA Replication and Genome Maintenance
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting.
September 09 - 11, 2013 Metagenomics: Managing, Analysing and Visualising Data Course
EMBO Course. Organisers: Sarah Hunter.
September 12 - 13, 2013 Single Cell Analysis Summit
Single Cell Analysis is an up and coming area, which focuses on detecting minute differences in individual cells, which many say could improve medical tests and treatments. At this event will be a whole host of expert speakers in this field who will be able to offer and insight into the latest methods and techniques being used to image and analyse various cells. Topics that will be covered include microarrays and chips for single cell analysis, microfluidics in single cell analysis, signalling in single cell analysis and many others, designed to give delegates a comprehensive glimpse into this exciting area of science.
September 12 - 13, 2013 Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress
The Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress will bring together leaders from both academia and industry to discuss innovative developments in this exciting field, with presentations exploring the latest advances in microfluidics and microfabrication. Attention will also be given to some of the many applications of Labs-on-Chips, from the enhancement of life science research, to taking diagnostics to the point of need.
September 12 - 13, 2013 Microarray World Congress
This conference will discuss the wide range of cutting edge research being conducted using Microarray technologies in various scientific fields. Focusing on areas such as DNA and Protein expression profiling and genotyping, tissue arrays for histological analysis and biomarker discovery, an overview of the diverse work being carried out in this important field will be given.
September 12 - 13, 2013 Molecular Diagnostics World Congress 2013
This area of research captures the expression patterns from both the genome and proteins and uses them to differentiate between what is normal and abnormal. There is lots of excitement in this field regarding the creation and development of new tools for improving the detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer at the molecular level. There will be particular focus on point-of-care diagnostics, predictive biomarkers and their discovery and detection. Additionally, the cutting-edge subjects of circulating tumour cells and diagnostic applications of exosomes will be explored, giving delegates a brilliant insight into this rapidly expanding field.
September 21 - 24, 2013 The EMBO Meeting 2013. Advancing the life sciences
EMBO Meeting. The EMBO Meeting 2013. Advancing the life sciences
September 25 - 29, 2013 RNA 3-prime ends: Mechanism and biological function in eukaryotic genomes
EMBO Workshop
September 26 - October 4, 2013 Current methods in cell biology
EMBO Practical Course.
October 2013
October 02 - 04, 2013 8th European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics
The 8th European Meeting on Molecular Diagnostics (EMMD), devoted to all aspects of molecular diagnostics in human disease and pathology. The EMMD, also known as the Scheveningen Meeting will focus on novel molecular technologies and innovative applications in the diagnosis, monitoring and screening of human diseases.
October 03 - 06, 2013 Seeing is Believing: Imaging the Processes of Life
EMBO-EMBL Symposium. The symposium aims to bring together the leading developers of imaging methods with cutting edge applications that illustrate how imaging can answer biological questions. We will place emphasis on methods that are able to capture the dynamics of life and aim to span the whole range from molecular resolution to imaging of whole organisms.
October 03 - 06, 2013 Molecular Life Sciences 2013
Organized by the German Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology GBM.
October 07 - 11, 2013 The DNA damage response in cell physiology and disease
EMBO Conference Series
October 09 - 12, 2013 The Non-Coding Genome
EMBO-EMBL Symposium. This symposium will explore the diverse, dynamic and multifaceted roles of RNA across a spectrum of cellular processes. Yet, framed in interdisciplinary discussion of the roles of non-coding RNAs with the aim of enhancing our understanding of gene regulation and function. Topics will include recent discoveries in the fields of prokaryotic and eukaryotic long and short non-coding RNAs. Collectively aiming to further understand the non-coding RNA transcriptional and regulatory landscape.
October 14 - 17, 2013 Next Generation Sequencing Workshop
EMBL Course. Organisers: Giulietta Spudich
October 14 - 17, 2013 Myofibrillar Z-disk Structure and Dynamics
EMBL Conference. The aim of this meeting is to bring together experts on different sarcomeric proteins and muscle diseases, employing a wide variety of approaches from molecular-structural to cellular-model systems studies, to increase communication between them and to underline similarities and discuss differences in the function and malfunction between the different sarcomeric components.
October 14 - 16, 2013 New Approaches and Concepts in Microbiology
EMBO-EMBL Symposium. The meeting will cover a broad range of topics in prokaryotic biology, antibiotic resistance, transcriptional and genetic networks, bacterial communities, regulation, signaling, cell biology, pathogenesis, with an emphasis on novel approaches that drive each field or have the potential to revolutionize future research in microbiology. This meeting aims to bridge the gap between traditional microbiology and systems approaches-novel technologies.
October 21 - 26, 2013 Analysis of High-Throughput Sequencing Data
EMBO Practical Course. Organisers: Gabriella Rustici
October 22 - 23, 2013 3rd Annual Next Generation Sequencing Asia Congress 2013
3rd Annual Next Generation Sequencing Asia Congress 2013
October 30 - November 2, 2013 Genome Informatics
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. The focus for this conference is large-scale genome informatics.
November 2013
November 03 - 05, 2013 Cancer Genomics
EMBL Conference. This conference will provide an opportunity to learn about, and keep up-to-date with, the rapidly progressing area of cancer genomics.
November 07 - 08, 2013 Public and Private Health: Genomics, Medicine and Society
14th EMBO-EMBL Science and Society Conference.
November 11 - 15, 2013 Proteomics Bioinformatics
Joint EMBL-EBI-Wellcome Trust Course. Organisers: Juan A Vizcaino
November 13 - 16, 2013 Personal Genomes and Medical Genomics
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting. This conference will explore the current state of individual genomics at the level of the underlying genome biology and its application in pharmacology and medicine.
November 18 - 19, 2013 5th Annual Next Generation Sequencing Congress 2013
5th Annual Next Generation Sequencing Congress 2013
November 21 - 23, 2013 Functional Genomics and Systems Biology 2013
The Wellcome Trust Scientific Conference.
December 2013
December 03 - 06, 2013 MBSJ Annual Meeting
Molecular Biology Society of Japan annual meeting 2013.
December 04 - 07, 2013 Plant Genomes and Biotechnology
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting.
December 09 - 13, 2013 Resources for Computational Drug Discovery
Joint EMBL-EBI-Wellcome Trust Course.
December 11 - 14, 2013 Rat Genomics and Models
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Meeting.
Molecular Biology Conferences 2014
January 2014
January 14 - 17, 2014 Fundamentals of Clinical Genomics 2014
The Wellcome Trust Scientific Conference.
July 2014
July 27 - August 1, 2014 XIVth International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology
International Union of Microbiological Societies 2014 Congresses. Organized with the Canadian Society of Microbiologists and the National Research Council of Canada
July 27 - August 1, 2014 XIVth International Congress of Mycology
International Union of Microbiological Societies 2014 Congresses. Organized with the Canadian Society of Microbiologists and the National Research Council of Canada
July 27 - August 1, 2014 XVIth International Congress of Virology
International Union of Microbiological Societies 2014 Congresses. Organized with the Canadian Society of Microbiologists and the National Research Council of Canada
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