EMBL PhD Symposium

Thank you to all the speakers, participants, supporters, and organizers who made the 27th EMBL PhD Symposium a success!

Our theme, “Shaping Tomorrow,” inspired bold thinking on innovation, ethics, and society.

Excited to see you all at the 28th EMBL PhD Symposium next year!

1 day to go!

The PhD Symposium at EMBL Heidelberg kicks off tomorrow. Get ready for inspiring talks, new perspectives, and lots of great scientific conversations. Excited to see everyone there! 🚀🧬

We’re delighted to feature Dr. Jan Schuller, Structural Biologist & Cryo-EM Expert from Philipps University Marburg.

He’ll speak on “Navigating planetary and environmental challenges”, highlighting his pioneering work on CO₂ fixation and molecular machines. 🌍

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Welcoming Dr. Eugenia Morselli, expert in metabolic neuroscience and neuronal insulin signaling.

She will speak on “Advancing Health and Biomedical Solutions”, highlighting how high-fat diets disrupt hypothalamic autophagy and cilia, driving insulin resistance and strategies to reverse it.

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We are excited to host Dr. Debasis Das, a leading metalloenzyme researcher, as a featured speaker under the theme “Navigating planetary and environmental challenges.” He will present his work on engineering enzymes for sustainable, low-impact chemical and pharmaceutical production.
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We are pleased to host Prof. Dr. Angela Relógio, a leader in systems biology and circadian medicine, whose work connects the biological clock to health and cancer and powers clinical translation via TimeTeller GmbH.

She will speak under “Advancing Health and Biomedical Solutions.”

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We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Johannes Rebelein to the symposium!
🧪 Expert in metalloenzymes and sustainable biocatalysis
🌱 Designing catalysts to convert greenhouse gases into valuable products
He’ll speak on “Improving Resource and Food Systems,” highlighting advances in enzyme engineering.
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Excited to welcome Dr. Mikko Taipale, Professor at the University of Toronto and Canada Research Chair in Functional Proteomics & Proteostasis!

His lab explores how proteins fold, function, and fail in disease. Join his talk under “Advancing Health and Biomedical Solutions.” 💥🧬

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We are excited to welcome Dr. Ming-Jung Liu (Academia Sinica, Taiwan)! 🌱

An expert in plant molecular biology and viral defense, she will speak under “Improving Resources and Food Systems” on how plants decode hidden protein-coding regions to combat viruses. 🌾🔍
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We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Tristan Wagner (Max Planck Institute, Germany & Institut de Biologie Structurale, France) as a featured speaker! 🔥 He will present how methane-producing microbes reveal early Earth chemistry and power future biotechnologies through his ERC project “EnLightEn.” 🌱💡

Deadline extended! Talk submissions open until 8 Sept & poster submissions until 30 Sept. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 27th PhD Symposium – submit today!

🚨 Speaker Spotlight 🚨

Excited to host Dr. Carla Daniela Robles-Espinoza, bioinformatician & cancer geneticist leading one of the largest ALM cohorts worldwide. She’ll speak on “Advancing Health and Biomedical Solutions”, highlighting melanoma drivers and therapeutic targets. 🚀
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We’re excited to welcome Dr. Loes van Dam.

Postdoc at DTU, expert in fungal mycelium for sustainable food, and author of GastronOmics (2024).

She’ll speak on “Improving resource and food systems”, sharing insights on microbial food innovation and sustainable nutrition 🌱🚀

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We’re excited to welcome Prof. Julia Santiago (University of Lausanne) as a speaker! 🌱 A leader in plant molecular biology and membrane signaling, she will discuss “Navigating planetary and environmental challenges”, showcasing how plant biology fuels innovation in life sciences. 🚀

Deadline extended! Talk submissions now open until 8 Sept & poster submissions until 30 Sept. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 27th PhD Symposium – submit today!

We’re thrilled to welcome Prof. Jacob Hanna, Full Professor at the Weizmann Institute of Science and pioneer in cellular reprogramming 🧬, as our next keynote speaker!

He’ll share his breakthrough on synthetic embryo models (SEMs) 🧫 under “Advancing Health and Biomedical Solutions” 🚀

Time flies… but good news! 🚀 We’re extending talk submissions until 8 Sept and poster submissions until 30 Sept. Don’t miss your chance to join the 27th PhD Symposium!

🚨 Keynote Alert!

We’re excited to host Prof. Mark Post — Emeritus Professor at Maastricht University, Co-founder of Mosa Meat & Qorium, and creator of the first cultured meat burger (2013).

He’ll speak on “Improving Resource and Food Systems”, exploring sustainable innovations for the future. 🚀

27th EMBL PhD Symposium – Shaping Tomorrow will explore three subthemes:

🔬 Advancing health and biomedical solutions
🌍 Navigating planetary and environmental challenges
🌱 Improving resource and food systems

📅 25–27 Nov 2025 | 📍 EMBL Heidelberg & Virtual

✨Meet the Core Team behind the 27th EMBL PhD Symposium!

We’re steering Shaping Tomorrow — keeping the vision, science, and spirit on track. From planning to last-minute calls, we make it all come together.

Got questions? We’re just a message away! 🌍✨

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Have you already explored our website? If not, now’s the time — check it out to see the program, the speakers, and everything we’re preparing for this year’s 27th EMBL PhD Symposium Shaping Tomorrow! 🌍✨
📅 25–27 November 2025
📍 EMBL Heidelberg & Virtual

Meet the Logistics Team of the 27th EMBL PhD Symposium!

We’re the crew ensuring everything runs smoothly — from venues and schedules to on-the-day support. Got questions about practicalities, accessibility, or arrangements? We’re here to help! 🛠️📅

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The Best Talk Award at the 27th EMBL PhD Symposium will be sponsored by The Biology Open! 🎤💡

Thank you to The Biology Open for supporting early-career scientists and creating spaces where students can share their science, exchange ideas, and spark new collaborations.

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✨ Meet the Speakers Team behind the 27th EMBL PhD Symposium!

We’re the team behind the scenes choosing exciting and inspiring speakers to bring Shaping Tomorrow to life. From leading scientists to rising stars, we’re crafting a program you won’t want to miss!

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✨ Meet the Finance Team behind the 27th EMBL PhD Symposium!

We’re the ones making sure everything adds up — from budgets to reimbursements, we’ve got it covered so the symposium runs smoothly.

Got finance-related questions? We’re just a message away! 💸💌

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⏳ Hurry up! Today’s the last day to get the early bird discount for the 27th EMBL PhD Symposium! 🎓

Register by 6 August 2025 to save your spot!

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📦 POSTERS ON THE MOVE! 🌍
The 27th EMBL PhD Symposium is going global!

Posters are on their way to institutes worldwide — here’s a sneak peek at the packing action! 📨🎬

✨ Spotted one on your campus? Tag us!

Register here:
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🚨 FINAL COUNTDOWN ⏳
📅 25–27 Nov 2025 | 📍 27th EMBL PhD Symposium: Shaping Tomorrow

Early bird registration ends soon!

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Meet the Design & Webpage Team behind the 27th EMBL PhD Symposium!

We're the team crafting a seamless and stunning online experience — from your first click to the closing moment.

Got feedback or ideas? We’d love to hear from you! 🎨💻

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🎓 At the 27th PhD Symposium: Shaping Tomorrow 🏆
We’re excited to announce Best Poster and Best Talk awards! 🥇🎤📝

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your research!

💡 Submit your abstracts as soon as possible!
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