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Your FEBS Network highlights 13.02.2026

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 07:53
FEBS Network

Hello dear ÖGMBT members,

Here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks.
 
Share your story: who inspired you to pursue a career in science?
 

Share your story: who inspired you to pursue a career in science?

Scientific journeys start with inspiration. Who inspired yours? Share your experience in the comments and be part of a community conversation open to everyone. Read more
FEBS Communications FEBS Communications
 
Carola Vinuesa: "I appreciate independent thinkers..."
 

Carola Vinuesa: "I appreciate independent thinkers..."

Carola García de Vinuesa will receive the FEBS | EMBO Women in Science Award at the 50th FEBS Congress. On this post she describes recent exciting work from her lab and in her research area of auto... Read more
FEBS Communications FEBS Communications
 
MSCA Joint Doctorate project “GreenFieldData” – Call for 14 double degree PhD positions
 

MSCA Joint Doctorate project “GreenFieldData” – Call for 14 double degree PhD positions

The MSCA Joint Doctorate project “GreenFieldData” has launched a call for 14 Double Degree PhD positions. The program brings together leading European institutions and focuses on advanced topics in... Read more
FEBS Communications FEBS Communications
 
How experimental worm genetics and genomics revealed an ancient world of tiny RNAs
 

How experimental worm genetics and genomics revealed an ancient world of tiny RNAs

The 12th Lorna Casselton Memorial Lecture will be given by two Nobel Laureates: Professor Victor Ambros (University of Massachusetts Medical School) and Professor Gary Ruvkun (Harvard Medical Schoo... Read more
FEBS Communications FEBS Communications
 

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Renaturierungs-Info-Paket

Monday, 16 February 2026 09:01

Open Science

Liebe ÖGMBT-Mitglieder,

diesmal hat das Team von Open Science ein geballtes Info-Paket zum Thema Renaturierung für Sie aufbereitet. Dabei werden die Fragen beantwortet, welche Rolle die Forschung in der Renaturierung spielt, was die neue Gesetzgebung bedeutet und es wird diskutiert welche Kosten dadurch verursacht oder auch vermieden werden können. Ihr Wissen zur Renaturierung können Sie anschließend in unserem neuen Quiz auf die Probe stellen.

Außerdem steht ein spannender Vortrag mit dem Titel "I’ve got potential! Stammzellen und ihr Nutzen in der Forschung" am 20. März 2026 um 9:30 Uhr bevor. Es gibt noch freie Plätze in der IMP Lecture Hall! Wir freuen uns aber auch Sie online begrüßen zu dürfen.

Erinnerung: Der von Open Science entwickelte Allergie-Workshop für Volksschüler:innen kann weiterhin über die Wiener Bildungschancen gebucht werden!

Das Open Science Team wünscht Ihnen viel Spaß beim Schmökern!

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UniStem Day 2026

Hybrid-Vortrag- "I’ve got potential! Stammzellen und ihr Nutzen in der Forschung"

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Unser Allergie-Workshop ist Teil der Wiener Bildungschancen

Ab Februar 2026 bieten wir unseren Allergie-Workshop „Total allergisch“ über die Wiener Bildungschancen für Volksschulklassen an.

Umwelt - Technik - Landwirtschaft

Kostenbilanz: Wie teuer wird die Renaturierung in der EU?

Wie teuer wird es, wenn das europäische Renaturierungsgesetz nicht umgesetzt wird?

Umwelt - Technik - Landwirtschaft

Ohne Forschung keine erfolgreiche Renaturierung

Das neue EU-Renaturierungsgesetz ist seit 2024 in Kraft. Wissens- und Datenlücken machen die Umsetzung in der Praxis jedoch schwierig. Wie kann Wissenschaft & Forschung den Erfolg von Rena-turierungsmaßnahmen sicherstellen?

Umwelt - Technik - Landwirtschaft

Trendwende in der Renaturierung? Neue EU-Gesetzgebung in Österreich

Die Natur in Europa ist aus dem Gleichgewicht geraten. Ein neues EU-Gesetz fordert die Trendwende: Werden Flüsse, Moore, Wälder und Wiesen bis 2050 wieder zu funktionierenden Ökosystemen werden?

Quiz

Quiz zur Renaturierung in der EU

In vielen Regionen geraten Ökosysteme zunehmend unter Druck: Flüsse sind begradigt, Moore trockengelegt, Wälder abgeholzt und Wiesen oft von Artenarmut geprägt. Das 2024 in Kraft getretene EU-Renaturierungsgesetz will das bis 2050 ändern. Doch was sind die Ziele, Chancen und Herausforderungen der Renaturierung? Testen Sie Ihr Wissen und erfahren Sie mehr darüber in diesem Quiz.

Gesellschaft - Ethik - Recht

Reform zur Grünen Gentechnik: Lockerungen in der EU

Die Gentechnik-Gesetzgebung in der EU wird reformiert. Pflanzen, die mit neuen genomischen Techniken (NGT) gezüchtet wurden, sowie deren Produkte sollen leichter zugelassen werden. Open Science gibt einen Überblick über die politische Debatte in der EU.

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Your FEBS Network highlights - 01-30-2026

Monday, 02 February 2026 09:25
FEBS Network

Hello ÖGMBT members,

 Here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks.
Peter Ratcliffe: "...I love discussing new data with lab members and planning new work."

Peter Ratcliffe: "...I love discussing new data with lab members and planning new work."

Nobel laureate Sir Peter Ratcliffe, who will open the 50th FEBS Congress with the FEBS Sir Hans Krebs Lecture, shares insights here on twists, challenges and joys of researcher life. Read more
FEBS Communications FEBS Communications
 
Alexander Wlodawer: "And that is how I became a structural biologist."

Alexander Wlodawer: "And that is how I became a structural biologist."

Explore the key methods and tools of structural biology with Alexander Wlodawer in his FEBS Open Bio Lecture 'Half century of structural biology through the eyes of one practitioner' at the 50th FE... Read more
FEBS Communications FEBS Communications
 
Upcoming FEBS Open Bio Webinar: Tumor-Stroma Interactions: A Roundtable Discussion
 

Upcoming FEBS Open Bio Webinar: Tumor-Stroma Interactions: A Roundtable Discussion

Register now for our upcoming free FEBS Open Bio webinar, which will be held on Zoom on 10th February 2026 at 16:00 CET (15:00 GMT). Professor Isabel Fabregat Romero and panelists will explore exci... Read more
FEBS Open Bio FEBS Open Bio
 
FEBS Open Bio: Looking ahead in 2026
 

FEBS Open Bio: Looking ahead in 2026

As FEBS Open Bio steps into a new year, we share the upcoming activities and initiatives planned to further the journal’s commitment to supporting early-career researchers. Read more
FEBS Open Bio FEBS Open Bio
 

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First FEMS Monthly Newsletter of 2026

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 03:59
 
Dear ÖGMBT members,
 
We are excited to kick off the year with you, and what a start to 2026 it has been. From community meetings and new research highlights to updates across our journals, the launch of our first podcast, and preparations for our first webinar of the year, momentum is already building.

 
In this month’s edition, you will find:
  • The latest news from our journals, including fresh research features and editorial updates
     
  • Career opportunities: 14 prestigious Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Actions Double Degree Doctorate Fellowships
     
  • A spotlight on 24 FEMS sponsored events happening across Europe
     
  • Plus much more
Dive into this month’s newsletter and start the new year inspired, informed, and connected.

All the best,

The FEMS Team
 
FEMS Microbiology Reviews Webinar
From novel computational pipelines to the role of genetic variation in disease resistance, this webinar offers microbiologists, students, and enthusiasts a front-row seat to emerging tools, insights, and breakthroughs shaping our understanding of microbial life at the molecular level.
 
Join us on 16 February at 16:00 CET for the FEMS Microbiology Reviews Webinar on “Exploring the Molecular Aspects of Microbial Biology”
Secure your spot 
 
Microbes and us podcast: Episode 36

In this episode, we speak with Emma Sheriff from the University of Helsinki, winner of a FEMS Microbes Article Award, about her groundbreaking research into the complex interplay between bacteriophages and Enterococcus faecalis .

Her work sheds new light on phage infection dynamics using proteomics, revealing uncharacterized phage proteins and significant shifts in bacterial protein expression. Most notably, Emma explores how the bacterial protease GelE may protect against phage infection, and how this mechanism could be targeted to improve phage therapy.
Tune in to discover more
 

The FEMS Journals, in partnership with Oxford University Press (OUP), are a leading resource for the microbiology community. Our not-for-profit publications advance the field through research, education, and collaboration, featuring special issues, topical webinars, and cutting-edge advancements.

Explore the latest research, browse current open calls for papers, and stay informed.
 

Publish with purpose

Looking for a place to publish your paper? The not-for-profit FEMS journals, run by and for microbiologists, publish rigorously peer-reviewed research to support the microbiology community.

Find all open calls for thematic issues submissions here. We have open access and free-to-publish submission options available.
 
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News from our community

Delivering a reimagined FEMS: Reinventing meetings and reshaping journals

In 2025, the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) successfully delivered its reinvented and reimagined biannual Congress & Exhibition. FEMS MICRO Milan 2025 was innovative and experimental, and allowed the best parts of bringing together colleagues from across the world to take center stage.

In 2026, FEMS turns that energy to its journals portfolio: strengthening the key elements that make them important in today’s research landscape. The FEMS journals are not-for-profit and run by dedicated active microbiologists. The journals publish trustworthy peer reviewed science, and FEMS is ensuring that sound microbiology research from all fields can always find a home within its portfolio.

This year will see a renewed focus on supporting the next generation of microbiologists. The portfolio will see several upgrades in 2026: fresh new looks, refined scopes, training resources for publishing and professional development, and some new faces involved in the journals. So, be sure to follow FEMS on social media and through our newsletters and website to find out more as it happens.

Journals run by microbiologists for microbiologists

FEMS strives to connect the microbiology community across borders, encouraging collaboration that drives solutions to global challenges through interdisciplinary research. We remain dedicated to empowering Early Career Researchers with professional development opportunities through webinars, podcasts, blogs, funding, events, and job opportunities.
 
By publishing with our not‑for‑profit journals, you directly support the community: funding meeting attendance, research and training grants, and our meeting organizer grants. Find out how you can get involved. 
 
 
Opportunity of the month

Call for PhD applications - 14 Prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Double Degree Doctorate Fellowships

Location: Across Europe

Application deadline: 15 April 2026

Are you an aspiring researcher ready to drive the digital and green transition in agriculture?
 
Find out more
Deadlines

Meeting Attendance Grants - 1 March

Meeting Organizer Grants - 1 May 

Research and Training Grants - 1 July
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The not-for-profit FEMS Journals: run by microbiologists for microbiologists
Publish with purpose

The FEMS journals are run by microbiologists, and for microbiologists. Every article published by us has been rigorously reviewed for soundness of science by our community of academic peer reviewers – and the not-for-profit journals support the microbiology community.

Copyright © Federation of European Microbiological Societies, All rights reserved.

 

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EFB Newsletter - January 2026

Tuesday, 27 January 2026 10:33
Last places available – last chance to register!
 

The EFB Biobased Materials Division invites you to the 2nd European Workshop on Biotechnology: Biobased Materials, taking place in Sion, Switzerland, 2–5 February 2026.

Designed for a small group of up to 20 participants, this hands-on workshop combines expert-led lectures with practical laboratory sessions, offering direct interaction with leading researchers in the field.
Held at HES-SO Valais, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, this is a unique learning opportunity.


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ECB2026: Solutions for a sustainable planet
 
The European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026) will take place in Antwerp (Belgium), on 28 June - 1 July 2026, under the theme “Shaping tomorrow: Biotechnology for Health, Food, Energy, Environment”.

The congress will feature four scientific streams addressing key areas of biotechnology, including the second stream, “Solutions for a sustainable planet”:
  • Phytoremediation
    Helena Freitas, University of Coimbra (Portugal)
  • Combating contaminants with Bacteria and Archaea
    Rosa Martínez Espinosa, University of Alicante (Spain)
  • Sustainable biogeochemical cycles
    Jana Milucka, MPI Bremen (Germany)
  • Bioenergy and bioelectricity
    Tom Clarke, University of East Anglia (UK)
  • Sustainable food and feed alternatives
    Kevin Verstrepen, VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology (Belgium)
  • Biotechnology solutions for new critical materials
    Boris Zimmermann, Norweigian University of Life Science (Norway)
Call for abstracts
 
Submit your original research in one of the following scientific streams:
  • Innovations for healthy living
  • Solutions for a sustainable planet
  • Manufacturing with microbes
  • Feeding the planet
Abstracts may be considered for oral, flash poster or poster presentation.
Submission deadline: 15 March 2026
 
 
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Join us on 8–9 September 2026 in Sion, Switzerland, for the Food Biotechnology Conference organized by the Plant, Agriculture and Food Division of the European Federation of Biotechnology.

Set in the heart of the Swiss Alps at HES-SO Valais, this two-day conference will bring together researchers, innovators, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, discuss recent advances, and connect around the future of food biotechnology.

Programme overview:
  • Sustainable food ingredients through biotechnological innovation
  • Fermentation and upcycling in food systems
  • Microbiome-active foods and health functionality
  • Clean-label biotech – aligning innovation with consumer expectations
  • Enabling technologies in food biotechnology
  • Ethics, regulation, and societal impact of food biotech
  • Policy pathways to enable sustainable food biotechnology
Stay tuned for speaker announcements, registration details, and abstract submission deadlines.
Bursaries available for PYFF9 in Valencia - apply now
 
Bursaries are now available for the 9th Conference on Physiology of Yeasts and Filamentous Fungi (PYFF9), which will take place in Valencia, Spain on 8-11 September 2026.

Funded by FEMS and the EFB Microbial Biotechnology Division, these bursaries will help support early-career researchers and students to attend the conference.

Early bird registration available!
You can also register for the conference and take advantage of €100 savings if you register before 24 May 2026.
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Registration will open this week
 
The registration is now open for the 8th Applied Synthetic Biology in Europe (ASBE8) Conference on 4–6 November 2026 at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, UK. Explore how synthetic biology and applied microbiology are tackling real-world challenges and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The conference will cover four areas:
  • Factory: bio-based chemicals, materials, and sustainable production
  • Pharma: cell therapies, diagnostics, gene editing, and biopharmaceuticals
  • Farm & Field: crop improvement, soil and waste solutions, bioremediation
  • Computational design: from proteins to networks, circuits, and microbial communities
Pichia 2026 – International Conference on Pichia pastoris Biology & Biotechnology
 
The Pichia 2026 conference will bring together researchers, industry partners, and technology developers to discuss advances in Pichia pastoris for bioproduction, synthetic biology, strain engineering, and bioprocess innovation.
The meeting will take place in Mallorca (Spain) from 24 to 27 March 2026, just before Easter week.
Submit your abstract. Don't miss your opportunity.
Top article of the month
Exploring protein secretion-modulating and structural features of pro-peptides from S8 class subtilisin-like serine proteases in Bacillus subtilis
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Exclusive discounts for Institutional Members
 
Institutional Members can benefit from special discounts at the European Congress on Biotechnology:
  • Reduced registration fees
  • Decreased fees for exhibition space

Upper-level Institutional Memberships: Premium and Patronage
 
Our Premium and Patronage Institutional Memberships offer exclusive advantages:

Premium Membership:
  • Includes Bronze Sponsorship for meetings
  • Sponsorship benefits apply to major events, including ECB2026
Patronage Membership:
  • Our highest level of Institutional Membership
  • Offers tailor-made benefits, customized to meet the specific needs and goals of each institution
These memberships are designed to maximize engagement, visibility and impact across our key events and activities.

Patron and Premium sponsors
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The Human Protein Atlas
A new version 25 of the open-access Human Protein Atlas resource was published at the HUPO World Congress in Toronto on November 11, 2025. The updated atlas expands blood, single-cell, tissue and interaction resources. On December 18, 2025, Science published “A human pan-disease blood atlas of the circulating proteome” by The Human Protein Atlas team. [+]
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Ready to elevate your screening?
Steady data collection. Seamless decisions. The Kuhner microTOM brings online monitoring directly to 96- or 24-well microtiter plates, tracking oxygen transfer rates for fast, reliable, and automated strain or media optimization. Make data-driven choices quickly — no manual sampling, no offline analysis, and no interruptions. [+]
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We’re here to better our world with biology
Solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. For more than a century this has been our guide, our purpose. It got us here. And it’s how we'll impact the future. More than ever the world needs change. With biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.[+]
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iBET pioneers advanced 3D Cell Models for Preclinical Research
Our platforms provide physiologically relevant, analytically accessible cellular 3D cell models to evaluate safety, efficacy and mechanism of action for complex biologics, including multispecific antibodies. These models can accelerate candidate selection and reduce development risks, supporting innovative biopharma pipelines.[+]
Welcome to the dynamic world of life sciences!
The ÖGMBT, the platform for life sciences professionals in Austria, is your portal to this thriving domain. We are committed to connecting exceptional talents with exciting prospects in academia, industry and institutions. The Life Sciences Career Fair stands as Austria's pre-eminent event in this field. It's your chance to explore limitless career and further education opportunities, suitable for students, graduates, and young professionals with diverse experiences.[+]
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Swiss Biotech Day: Secure your spot
Join more than 3,000 experts from across the life sciences ecosystem on 4–5 May 2026 in Basel. Discover the latest advances in R&D, manufacturing, data management, artificial intelligence, and innovative financing, and connect with a truly global biotech community.[+]
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Full Professor and Chair Bioprocess Engineering
A vacancy has opened for a Full Professor and Chair of Bioprocess Engineering at Wageningen University & Research due to retirement. The role involves leading a renowned international group, shaping research in sustainable biomanufacturing, overseeing academic and operational management, strengthening global standing, and contributing to BSc, MSc, and PhD education and innovation. [+]
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Österreich forscht

Monday, 19 January 2026 09:53

Österreich forscht (www.citizen-science.at) ist der zentrale Dreh- und Angelpunkt für Citizen Science in Österreich. Österreich forscht verbindet nicht nur Forschende und Bürger:innen, sondern auch Forschungs- und Bildungseinrichtungen, sowie(gemeinnützige) Organisationen, aus ganz Österreich, um partizipative Forschung in Österreich weiterzuentwickeln. 

Auf der Plattform finden sich Citizen Science-Projekte aus ganz Österreich, bei denen Interessierte selbst mitforschen können – von Natur über Kultur bis hin zu Gesundheit oder Politik. Außerdem bietet Österreich forscht Informationen rund um Citizen Science, Veranstaltungshinweise und Ankündigungen von Förderungen im Bereich Citizen Science. In diversen Arbeitsgruppen widmen sich die Partner im Netzwerk Themen wie Qualität von Citizen Science, Open Science und Citizen Science an Schulen. Im Blog von Österreich forscht berichten Forschende und Teilnehmende über ihre Erfahrungen, ihre Projekte und aktuelle Entwicklungen im Bereich Citizen Science. Im ersten Citizen Science-Podcast „Wissen macht Leute“ gibt es Citizen Science auf die Ohren. Bei der alljährlich stattfindenden Österreichischen Citizen Science-Konferenz stehen Networking und ein Überblick über aktuelle Entwicklungen von Citizen Science in Österreich im Vordergrund.

Das Netzwerk Citizen Science Network Austria – koordiniert von der BOKU University – wurde 2017 gegründet, die Plattform existiert bereits seit 2014. Gemeinsam verfolgen die Partnerinstitutionen drei Ziele:

  • Citizen Science in Österreich sichtbar machen und stärken,
  • die Qualität von Citizen Science fördern,
  • und die Zusammenarbeit über Disziplinen hinweg ausbauen.

Wenn sich auch Ihre Organisation diesen Zielen widmen und (kostenlos) dem Citizen Science Network Austria beitreten möchte, wenden Sie sich gerne an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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Your FEBS Network highlights - Jan 2026

Monday, 19 January 2026 09:49
FEBS Network

Hello Austrian Association of Molecular Life Sciences and Biotechnology!

Here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks.
The FEBS Congress 2026: opportunities to present your work
 

The FEBS Congress 2026: opportunities to present your work

Submit your abstract by 13 February 2026 for consideration for talks and to benefit from the early registration fee. Read more
FEBS Communications FEBS Communications
 
Ivan Đikić: "I believe leadership means leading by example."
 

Ivan Đikić: "I believe leadership means leading by example."

Five minutes with ubiquitin and autophagy expert Ivan Đikić, who will be awarded the 2026 Theodor Bücher medal from FEBS at the 50th FEBS Congress this summer. Read more
FEBS Communications FEBS Communications
 
Read all about it! (a short guide to writing scientific reports and manuscripts)
 

Read all about it! (a short guide to writing scientific reports and manuscripts)
Brooke Morriswood Brooke Morriswood
writer, Total Internal Reflection
 
FEBS Open Bio in 2025: A Year in Review
 

FEBS Open Bio in 2025: A Year in Review

As we come to the end of another fruitful year at FEBS Open Bio, we reflect on the key milestones and initiatives that have helped shaped the journal over the past year. Read more
FEBS Open Bio FEBS Open Bio
 

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FEBS January 2026 news: Read the latest updates on FEBS events and other activities

Wednesday, 21 January 2026 01:03

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The FEBS Congress 2026: it's time to prepare your abstract!

Approaching deadline: 13 February 2026

As well as the stimulating invited speaker programme at the 50th FEBS Congress in Maastricht, we are looking forward to active contributions of participants to the knowledge exchange through posters and oral presentations. Abstract topics for the event span the breadth of molecular life science research, and include bioscience education too. Come and share your results on an international stage at this milestone edition of the FEBS Congress!

  • Short talks and speed talks will be selected from submitted abstracts – indicate your interest in these opportunities to step into the spotlight when submitting.
  • Posters are a very valued part of the event too, bringing recent findings and providing a useful networking tool. There will be poster prizes from the FEBS Press journals.
  • Abstracts accepted to the event will be published in a FEBS Open Bio Congress supplement.
  • Don't miss the key upcoming 13 February 2026 deadline to benefit from the early registration fee, consideration of abstracts for oral presentations, and applications for FEBS bursaries and the FEBS Sprinzl scheme.
 
 
 

FEBS Press and FEBS Open Bio are pleased to invite you to a free online webinar on Tumor-Stroma Interactions. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 at 15:00 GMT (16:00 CET). 

FEBS Open Bio recently published a Special Issue on Tumor-Stroma Interactions. Articles highlighted the relevance of the tumor stroma cells, and their interactions with tumor cells, in cancer progression.

During this webinar Guest Editor Isabel Fabregat, (Principal Investigator at The Institute of Biomedical Research of Bellvitge), together with several of the contributing authors, will discuss trending topics in Tumor-Stroma Interaction research.

If you are interested in attending, please register for the zoom webinar below. We hope you can join us for this stimulating roundtable discussion! 

 

Cover image courtesy of
Katia Cosentino.

The FEBS Journal | Highlights 2025

As we welcome 2026, The FEBS Journal editorial team has taken stock of the articles we published in 2025 and selected the year’s favourites. The articles in this collection showcase the breadth of scientific topics our journal covers. We are proud to be part of such vibrant and diverse scientific fields. We look forward to many more excellent articles in 2026 and hope these excellent papers will inspire you to submit your next manuscript to The FEBS Journal!

 

New content in The Scientists’ Forum of FEBS Letters

FEBS Letters has recently published a series of articles on mentorship in the life sciences, which can be read online in The Scientists’ Forum. The first addresses the importance of mentorship schemes to cultivate female talent, as exemplified by a recent initiative at IFIMAC Madrid. The second article encourages postdocs to embrace the opportunity to supervise students, providing concrete examples of how this can strengthen leadership skills, while the final article presents a qualitative analysis of the challenges faced by mothers in academia, and the importance of open conversations with supervisors to help overcome such challenges. These three articles contain advice that will be useful to researchers at all career stages, and we hope will help strenthen mentor-mentee relations in the lab.

 
 

FEBS Advanced Courses

Applications to the 2027 call

The next deadline for applications will be 1 March 2026 for the FEBS Advanced Courses 2027 call (for courses to be delivered in 2027). The updated guidelines are now available on the FEBS website. We are pleased to highlight a new course type co-funded with IUBMB: the Joint FEBS/IUBMB Advanced Course.

FEBS Advanced Courses 2026

We are delighted to announce that 18 courses were approved at the FEBS Advanced Courses 2026 call for applications. FEBS awarded up to €445,000 to support these courses (three courses were co-funded with EMBO) and an additional €76,500 will be provided in travel grants for young scientists.

From the tumour microenvironment, redox signalling, or MASLD, to hands-on courses on AI for protein engineering or functional imaging of cellular dynamics, the courses cover a wide spectrum of the molecular life sciences. Course locations range from the Finnish Lakes to the Cote d'Azur in France, and from Amsterdam to the Greek Islands.

Check the list below for more details. Please note that some courses are already open for registration. Keep an eye on the FEBS Advanced Courses calendar for more course website links as they become available. Please share course details with contacts and networks who might be interested in the topic.

(By course type and chronological order)

FEBS Advanced Lecture Courses

Tumour microenvironment: From tumour heterogeneity to therapy resistance
4–8 May 2026 | Fodele, Greece
Organizer: Ioanna Keklikoglou (University of Crete & IMBB-FORTH, Greece)

Lost in integration vol. 2 – Probing biomolecules with AI and experiments
10–16 May 2026 | Spetses Island, Greece
Organizer: Birthe B. Kragelund (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)

HFP2026: Molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions and virulence in human fungal pathogens
16–22 May 2026 | La Colle-sur-Loup, France
Organizer: Jessica Quintin (Institut Pasteur, France)

Transglutaminases in biological processes
25–29 May 2026 | Padova, Italy
Organizer: Luigi Leanza (University of Padova, Italy)

Retina in a dish: Methods & applications in life sciences
8–12 June 2026 | Kuopio, Finland
Organizer: Henri Leinonen (University of Eastern Finland, Finland)

Advanced proteomics
9–15 August 2026 | Varna, Italy
Organizer: Kathryn Lilley (University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)

MASLD: From novel liver model systems to organelle pathophysiology
3–8 September 2026 | Spetses Island, Greece
Organizer: Bernd Helms (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)

Extracellular matrix in health and disease: Structural dynamics, cell-cell communication, and microbiome crosstalk
22–27 September 2026 | Eretria, Greece
Organizer: Nikolaos Afratis (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece)

Redox signaling in the physiopathology of the human body
28 September – 4 October 2026 | Spetses Island, Greece
Organizer: Marzia Perluigi (Sapienza University of Rome, Italy)

Molecular mechanisms of synaptic vesicle dynamics
12–18 October 2026 | Spetses Island, Greece
Organizer: Thomas Söllner (Heidelberg University Biochemistry Center (BZH), Germany)

6th Danube Epigenetics Conference
19–22 October 2026 | Budapest, Hungary
Organizer: Ferenc Mueller (University of Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Joint FEBS/EMBO Lecture Courses

Membranes and their lipids and proteins in organelle biogenesis
10–16 May 2026 | Spetses Island, Greece
Organizer: Eefjan Breukink (Utrecht University, The Netherlands)
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Ion channels and transporters: From atoms to cellular context
13–19 May 2026 | Erice, Italy
Organizer: Anna Moroni (University of Milano, Italy)

Cancer research; from fundamental insights to clinical application
17–23 August 2026 | Spetses Island, Greece
Organizer: Boudewijn M.T. Burgering (University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands)

FEBS Practical Courses

Generative AI for protein engineering
19–24 April 2026 | Blankenberge, Belgium
Organizer: Anastassia Vorobieva (VUB-VIB Center for Structure Biology, Belgium)

Functional imaging of cellular dynamics
31 May – 6 Jun 2026 | Amsterdam, Italy
Organizer: Mark Hink (University of Amsterdam, Italy)

FEBS Workshops

Protein termini 2026: From mechanisms to biological impact
3–6 June 2026 | Palermo, Italy
Organizer: Carmela Giglione (University Paris-Saclay, France)

Biochirality across scales
20–22 August 2026 | Nice, France
Organizer: Agnes Banreti (Cote d'Azur University, France)

Looking back at 2025

In 2025, the FEBS Advanced Courses programme delivered 20 courses, on a range of topics. We invite you to explore the FEBS News 2025 magazine to discover more about those courses, as well as browse the FEBS Network for posts from several participants about their experiences at the courses.

FEBS Education and Training

FEBS Education and Training Conference 2026 | Deadline extended

Good news if you were racing against the clock. The deadlines for early bird registration, abstract submission, oral talk selection and grants for FEBS ETC 2026 have been extended until 6 February 2026.

If you were still shaping an abstract or needed a bit more time to decide, this extension gives you some welcome breathing room.

FEBS Education Award 2026 | Call for nominations

FEBS has opened the call for nominations for the FEBS Education Award 2026, recognising an outstanding educator with a sustained and impactful career in molecular life sciences education and training.

The award celebrates excellence, innovation and long term impact across undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate education. The awardee will receive a diploma, free registration and three nights of accommodation at the FEBS Congress 2026, where the award will be formally presented.

Nomination deadline: 15 February 2026
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FEBS Supported Society Education Event

1st SIB Young Meeting
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The deadline to apply is 31 January 2026.
20 FEBS grants are available to support registration.

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FEBS Fellowships

PROBio-Africa Fellowships | Call now open

Applications are now open for the IUBMB–FEBS–FASBMB PROBio-Africa Fellowships, a joint initiative by Federation of European Biochemical Societies, International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

The programme supports PhD students and early-career researchers affiliated with FASBMB to undertake 3–6 month research visits in laboratories based in FEBS countries, promoting skills development, collaboration and long-term capacity building in molecular life sciences across Africa.

Funding of up to EUR 7,000 is available to cover travel and living costs for a six-month visit.

Deadline: 2 March 2026 
Award notification: by 15 April 2026

Full eligibility criteria and application details are available here.
 

 
 

Israel Pecht Award 2026 – Call for nominations

The call for nominations for the Israel Pecht Award 2026 is now open. This FEBS Recognition Award honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to their FEBS Constituent Society and to the wider molecular biosciences community, reflecting the values of collaboration, inclusivity and long-term commitment that Professor Israel Pecht embodied.

Each FEBS Constituent Society may nominate one candidate. The award will be presented during the FEBS Congress, with travel, accommodation and registration covered by FEBS.

Full details and nomination information are available in the official invitation letter.

Nomination deadline: 15 February 2026
Nominations should be sent to Prof. Xavier Coumoul, Chair of the Integration and Networking Committee, via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Welcome to our new committee members

We are pleased to welcome the following members who have recently taken up new roles within FEBS committees.

New Executive Committee members

  • Xavier Coumoul, Chair, Integration and Networking Committee
  • Irene Díaz Moreno, now serving as Chair of the Excellence Awards and Fellowships Committee
  • Anne Ephrussi, Chair, Women in Science Working Group
  • Riccardo Miggiano, Acting Chair, Committee on the Careers of Young Scientists
  • Graça Soveral, Congress Counsellor
  • Rasa Žukienė, Chair, Science and Society Committee

Newly elected committee members

  • Excellence Awards and Fellowships Committee: Annette Beck-Sickinger (German Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Germany)
  • Integration and Networking Committee: Sophie Rahuel Clermont (French Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, France)
  • Publications Committee: Peppi Karppinen (Finnish Biochemical, Biophysics and Microbiology Society, Finland) and Pierre Santucci (French Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, France)
  • Science and Society Committee: Mark Roberts (The Biochemical Society, UK)

The full composition of FEBS committees is available on the FEBS website

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Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich: Wissenschaft Zukunft Preis

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 08:50

Herausragende wissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeiten von Akademiker*innen, die am Beginn ihrer wissenschaftlichen Karriere stehen

 

Prämiert werden:

Drei Master- bzw. Diplomarbeiten mit je 1.500 Euro sowie

Zwei Dissertationen/PhD-Arbeiten mit je 3.000 Euro.

Es besteht keine Altersbegrenzung.

Es gibt keine thematische Einschränkung, da der WZP alle Wissenschaftsdisziplinen umfasst.

Prämiert werden ausschließlich akademische Abschlussarbeiten, die mit „Sehr gut” (oder gleichwertig) beurteilt wurden.

Die Arbeiten müssen einen direkten Bezug zu Niederösterreich aufweisen (ein Wohnsitz in Niederösterreich ist dafür nicht relevant).

Die Abschlussarbeiten dürfen nicht älter als drei Jahre sein, d. h., sie wurden frühestens 2023 approbiert.

Einreichfrist: 260226-080426, unter

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Hochschuljubiläumsfonds der Stadt Wien 2026 - Ingenieur- und Naturwissenschaften

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 08:48

Wissenschaftliche Projekte, insbesondere der Wiener Hochschulinstitute

 

In Einzelfällen können auch wissenschaftlichen Vereinigungen oder entsprechend qualifizierten Einzelpersonen, die in Wien ansässig sind, Förderungsbeiträge zuerkannt werden. Entscheidend ist, dass eindeutig Projektcharakter vorliegt.

Der Fonds lädt vor allem junge Wissenschaftler*innen zur Bewerbung ein, bei gleichwertigen Projekten werden Anträge von jungen Wissenschaftler*innen bevorzugt behandelt. Bachelorarbeiten, Diplomarbeiten oder Lehrbücher werden nicht gefördert. Auslandsaufenthalte werden nur unterstützt, wenn sie für das eingereichte Forschungsprojekt zwingend erforderlich sind. Das Projekt muss sich nicht mit Wien beschäftigen, das wird in vielen Fällen auch nicht möglich sein, doch haben Projekte mit Wienbezug Vorrang.

Für das Jahr 2026 werden Projekte nur aus den Bereichen Ingenieurs- und Naturwissenschaften (nicht aber Projekte der Medizinischen Universität und der Veterinärmedizinischen Universität) zur Förderung angenommen.

Die Höhe der beantragten Fördersumme pro Antrag ist mit etwa 20.000 Euro begrenzt; die durchschnittlich ausbezahlte Förderung beträgt etwa 8.000 Euro.

Einreichung der Bewerbungen ausschließlich über das Formular online.

Einreichfrist: 310326

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