EFB Newsletter - July 2025

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:49
Registration still open!
 
Join us at the 7th edition of the Green for Good (G4G2025) Conference, taking place 1–4 September 2025 in Olomouc, Czech Republic!
Why attend?
  • Be part of a diverse and growing community passionate about plant, agriculture, and food biotechnology
  • Enjoy an engaging, in-person event in the beautiful and historic city of Olomouc
  • Expand your network in both academic and industrial spheres
  • Take part in informal discussions and social activities that inspire future collaborations
Abstract submission & early bird deadline extended!
 
The abstract submission and early bird registration deadlines for the Recombinant Protein Production (RPP) 2025 Conference have been extended to 15 August 2025!

Join us at one of Europe’s leading fora for scientists and professionals working in recombinant protein expression, production, and characterisation.

Why attend RPP2025?
  • Connect with leading researchers from academia and the biotech industry
  • Present your work in a poster or oral presentation
  • Share insights on chassis engineering, production stress, model-based process design, and the latest breakthroughs in recombinant protein technologies
  • Network during our Gala Dinner and vibrant social programme
Conference topics include:
Host strain optimisation, model-enabled process design, biopharmaceuticals, sustainable protein biomanufacturing, and precision fermentation, among others.

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Save the date: ECB2026 – European Congress on Biotechnology
 
We are pleased to announce the 20th European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026), will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, from 28 June to 1 July 2026. The event is organised by the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) in collaboration with the Flemish Institute for Biotechnology (VIB).

ECB2026 will bring together researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore the latest developments and future directions in biotechnology.
The programme will include:
  • Daily plenary lectures
  • Four parallel symposium sessions each day
  • A trade exhibition and sponsor-led presentations
  • Strong involvement of early career researchers with opportunities to present their work
Participants will also be invited to submit their contributions for a special issue of New Biotechnology, the official journal of the EFB.
Registration opens in September 2025. Stay informed via our website for updates and further details.
ACB2025: The 17th Asian Congress on Biotechnology
 
The Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) is proud to present ACB2025, the 17th Asian Congress on Biotechnology, jointly held with the 40th Anniversary Symposium of the Korean Society for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (KSBB).
  • Dates: September 23–27, 2025
  • Venue: Grand Hyatt Incheon, Korea
  • Website: www.ksbb-afob.org
  • Standard registration deadline (international): 18 August 2025
ACB2025 is one of the largest biotechnology gatherings in Asia, bringing together over 3,000 participants from more than 25 countries, including leading researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. With active participation from international bodies such as OECD and ECB, the event will serve as a vibrant platform for fostering scientific innovation and global collaboration toward a sustainable bioeconomy.

Join us at this landmark event and be part of shaping the future of biotechnology in Asia and beyond.
Thank you to our sponsors
 
We would like to thank all the sponsors who made the Green Deal Biotechnology Conference possible. A special thank you to the Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology (ACIB), who not only supported the event but also organized an outstanding thematic session titled “Different aspects of industrial biotechnology at ACIB.”
Their contributions showcased how industrial biotechnology can address critical environmental challenges, turning waste into value and paving the way for a more circular economy.
Thank you for your support and commitment to advancing green innovation.

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Your FEBS Network highlights - July

Monday, 21 July 2025 07:48
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Hello Austrian Association of Molecular Life Sciences and Biotechnology,

You've opted in to receive a fortnightly round-up of the highlights from FEBS Network. Here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks.

FEBS Junior Section – Kirsi Rautajoki: The power of research associations and collaboration

FEBS Junior Section – Kirsi Rautajoki: The power of research associations and collaboration

A webinar on the power of research associations and collaboration, by Prof Kirsi Rautajoki, co-founder and chair of the Finnish Brain Tumor Research Association (FiBTRA) from Tampere University, Fi... Watch video

FEBS Junior Section FEBS Junior Section
Junior Section, FEBS
 
Collaborations and a shared passion for virology

Collaborations and a shared passion for virology

Attending a FEBS Advanced Course can help students navigate their research career. Find out how attending one of the courses jointly delivered with EMBO helped this student explore beyond her resea... Read more

Darya Chernikova Darya Chernikova
PhD student, Institute of Science and Technology Austria
 
Justify Yourself

Justify Yourself

Brooke Morriswood Brooke Morriswood
writer, Total Internal Reflection
 
Expanding frontiers in aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase research: a FEBS Special Meeting

Expanding frontiers in aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase research: a FEBS Special Meeting

Late registration is open for the upcoming FEBS Special Meeting "Expanding frontiers in aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase research", which will take place from 28 September to 3 October 2025 in the stunnin... Read more

Morana Dulić Morana Dulić
Assistant Professor, University of Zagreb, Faculty od Science
 

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Open Science

Liebe ÖGMBT Mitglieder,

Der Sommer ist da und Open Science liefert aktuelle Lektüre für eine entspannte Zeit im Urlaub.

Gerade jetzt ist es wichtig die Haut vor der Sonne zu schützen - lernen Sie deshalb mehr über die menschliche Haut und testen Sie im Anschluss ihr Wissen in diesem Quiz.

Außerdem stellen wir zwei Wiener StartUps aus den Life Sciences vor und berichten über neue Entwicklungen in der österreichischen Forschung.

Auch im Vienna Open Lab ist der Sommer eingezogen. Während die ersten Sommeraktivitäten schon starten, gibt es noch letzte Plätze für das Summer Science Camp Profis (16-20 Jahre) und den Summer Science Day Mini (8-9 Jahre). Näheres finden Sie im Sommerprogramm.

Ende Juli sind wir mit einem Kurs des Vienna Open Lab bei der Kinderbusinessweek und werden anhand von Experimenten an Tier- und Pflanzenzellen den Beruf Molekularbiolog:in vorstellen!

Einen erholsamen Sommer und viel Spaß beim Schmökern und Lesen wünscht das Open Science Team!

Medizin - Mensch - Ernährung

Die menschliche Haut

Unsere Haut ist ein zentrales Organ mit zahlreichen lebenswichtigen Funktionen. Sie ist mehr als nur eine äußere Hülle – unter anderem schützt uns die Haut vor Krankheitserregern und ermöglicht Kommunikation mit der Umwelt. Dieser Beitrag fasst den Aufbau und die Funktionen der Haut zusammen.

Umwelt - Technik - Landwirtschaft

Österreich ist von der Klimakrise besonders betroffen

Der Zweite Österreichische Sachstandsbericht zum Klimawandel (AAR2) liefert auf rund 800 Seiten eine umfassende wissenschaftliche Analyse zum Klimawandel und seinen Folgen und Handlungsoptionen für Österreich.

Aktuelles

Unser Sommerprogramm 2025

Auch 2025 bieten wir im Sommer wieder unser Ferienprogramm mit Kursen für alle Altersstufen an. Die Anmeldung für das einwöchige Summer Science Camp Profis und den Summer Science Day Mini ist noch möglich!

Medizin - Mensch - Ernährung

ViVerita Discovery: Neue Targets für Krebstherapie finden

Das Wiener Start-Up ViVerita Discovery nützt Methoden der Gentechnik, um Proteine in Krebszellen zu finden, die für Krebstherapien verwendet werden können.

Medizin - Mensch - Ernährung

Darmmikrobiom: Lebererkrankungen bei Kindern erkennen

Eine Meta-Analyse der Med Uni Innsbruck zeigt: Veränderungen des Darmmikrobioms von adipösen Kindern weisen schon früh auf die Entwicklung einer Fettlebererkrankung hin.

Aktuelles

Das Vienna Open Lab bei der Kinder Business Week 2025!

Wir bieten dieses Jahr einen Workshop zum Thema DNA und dem Aufbau von Zellen auf der Kinderbusinessweek im WIFI an.

Medizin - Mensch - Ernährung

Neurolentech: Startup gegen neurologische Entwicklungsstörungen

Neurolentech GmbH ist ein innovatives Biotechnologieunternehmen mit Sitz im niederösterreichischen Klosterneuburg, das sich der Erforschung und Entwicklung neuer Therapien für neurologische Erkrankungen wie Autismus, Epilepsie und geistige Behinderungen verschrieben hat.

Genetik und Zellbiologie

Wie der Axolotl Gliedmaßen nachwachsen lässt

Verlorene Arme und Beine einfach so nachwachsen lassen zu können, klingt nach Science-Fiction: für den Axolotl, einen mexikanischen Schwanzlurch, ist das Alltag. Forscher:innen aus Wien haben nun neue Details entdeckt, wie dieses erstaunliche Tier seine Körperteile erneuert.

Quiz

Haut-Quiz

Die Haut ist ein komplexes Organ des menschlichen Körpers mit vielfältigen Funktionen. Was wissen Sie eigentlich über den Aufbau und die Aufgaben der Haut? Ist die Haut tatsächlich das größte Organ des menschlichen Körpers? Testen Sie ihr Wissen in 10 Fragen rund um das Thema „Haut“. Unser Beitrag „Die menschliche Haut“ kann dabei hilfreich sein. Viel Erfolg!

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FEBS Network Highlights July

Friday, 04 July 2025 12:25
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Hello ÖGMBT members,

here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks.

Expanding frontiers in aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase research: a FEBS Special Meeting

Expanding frontiers in aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase research: a FEBS Special Meeting

Late registration is open for the upcoming FEBS Special Meeting "Expanding frontiers in aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase research", which will take place from 28 September to 3 October 2025 in the stunnin... Read more

Morana Dulić Morana Dulić
Assistant Professor, University of Zagreb, Faculty od Science
 
SEBBM Journal, issue nº 225: “Plants in the face of climate change”

SEBBM Journal, issue nº 225: “Plants in the face of climate change”

Inmaculada Yruela Inmaculada Yruela
Research scientist, CSIC
 
Breaking boundaries and making bonds
 

Breaking boundaries and making bonds

The FEBS Special Meeting on “Sphingolipid Biology: Breaking Boundaries" took place 25–30 May 2025 at Varna, Bulgaria. On this post we learn why this speaker thought it was one of the most vibrant a... Read more

Erdinc Sezgin Erdinc Sezgin
Associate Professor, Karolinska Institutet
 
A workshop to illuminate light-induced biological dynamics
 

A workshop to illuminate light-induced biological dynamics

Key moments from the FEBS Workshop Time-resolved spectroscopy meets time-resolved crystallography: the future of dynamic photobiology, held 6–8 May 2025 in Pécs, Hungary. Read more

Sofia Jaho Sofia Jaho
Beamline Scientist, Diamond Light Source
 
FEBS Practical Course on Fluorescence Microspectroscopy
 

FEBS Practical Course on Fluorescence Microspectroscopy

The FEBS Practical Course "Fluorescence microspectroscopy: functional imaging of biological systems" combined theoretical lectures and hands-on practical sessions to train participants on sensitive... Read more

Jan Willem Borst Jan Willem Borst
Assistant professor, Wageningen University
 

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Initiative for Science in Europe

Scientists and entrepreneurs urge the European Commission, European Parliament and Member States to recognize the importance of a substantial and ring-fenced budget for an EU Research and Innovation Programme, independent from the Competitiveness Fund. Sign the open letter here.

 
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Interessierte Forscher:innen können für ihre wissenschaftlichen Aktivitäten im Jahr 2026 eine Finanzierung durch das OECD-Forschungsförderungs-Programm beantragen. Teilnahmeberechtigt sind Forscher:innen bzw. Institutionen all jener OECD-Mitgliedstaaten, die sich am Programm beteiligen.

Auch heuer ist es wieder möglich, finanzielle Förderung für die Abhaltung von internationalen Veranstaltungen (hybrid, virtuell oder in Präsenz) bzw. Sponsoring von Auslandsaufenthalten durch das OECD-Forschungsförderungs-Programm Co-operative Research Programme: Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems – International Conference and Research Fellowship Sponsorship Campaign 2026 zu erhalten.

 

Die Forschungsfelder sind breit gestreut, so sind Förderungen zum Beispiel für die Arbeit in folgenden Bereichen möglich:

  • Nachhaltiges Produktivitätswachstum, Lebensmittelsicherheit und Ernährung;
  • Eindämmung des Klimawandels, Verringerung der Emissionen aus der Landwirtschaft und den Lebensmittelsystemen, Kohlenstoffbindung in der Land- und Forstwirtschaft sowie der Landnutzung;
  • Verringerung der negativen Umweltauswirkungen der Tierhaltung und der für die Tiergesundheit und das Wohlergehen der Tiere schädlichen Praktiken; Untersuchung des positiven Beitrags, den die Tierhaltung zur Bodenqualität und -bewirtschaftung, zur biologischen Vielfalt und zur Sicherung des Lebensunterhalts leisten kann;
  • Biologische Vielfalt, Verbesserung der Ökosystemleistungen;
  • Eindämmung und Umkehrung des Waldverlustes und der Bodendegradation;
  • Verbesserung der Bodengesundheit sowie der Wasser- und Luftqualität, auch durch agrarökologische und andere innovative, kontextspezifische Ansätze;
  • Innovationen bei der Weitergabe und Entwicklung von landwirtschaftlichem Wissen, einschließlich indigenem und traditionellem Wissen;
  • Produktivität, Nachhaltigkeit und Resilienz von Fischerei und Aquakultur;

 

Weitere Informationen

Informationen zum Programm finden Sie auch in der Broschüre "Co-operative Research Programme: Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems" der OECD.

Für Detailinformationen und bei Fragen steht das Programmsekretariat unter This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. zur Verfügung.

International Events Sponsorship Campaign 2026

Ein Schwerpunkt dieses OECD-Programms ist die finanzielle Förderung von internationalen Veranstaltungen (Workshops, Konferenzen, Kongresse, etc.). Ein Antrag kann für eine hybride, virtuelle oder Präsenz- Veranstaltung gestellt werden. Interessierte Forscher:innen bzw. Institutionen können sich ab sofort bei der OECD bewerben.

Dafür steht ein Online Antragsformular inklusive Hilfe zum Ausfüllen zur Verfügung.

Es wird dringend empfohlen sich vor der Einreichung des Antrags direkt mit dem zuständigen Mitglied des „Scientific Advisory Body“ in Verbindung zu setzen. 

Weitere Informationen über die einzuhaltenden Guidelines & Conditions finden Sie nachstehend: https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-event-sponsorship-application-guidelines-and-conditions.pdf   

Deadline für die Einreichung von Anträgen zur Finanzierung von internationalen Veranstaltungen für das Jahr 2026 ist der 10. September 2025

 

Fellowship Campaign 2026

Interessierte Forscher:innen können sich um das Sponsoring von Auslandsaufenthalten (Dauer: 6 bis 26 Wochen) in den teilnehmenden OECD-Mitgliedstaaten bewerben.

Dafür steht ein Online Antragsformular inklusive Hilfe zum Ausfüllen zur Verfügung.

Es wird dringend empfohlen sich vor der Einreichung des Antrags direkt mit dem zuständigen Mitglied des „Scientific Advisory Body“ in Verbindung zu setzen. 

Weitere Informationen über die einzuhaltenden Guidelines & Conditions finden Sie nachstehend: https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-fellowship-guidelines.pdf  

Deadline für die Einreichung von Anträgen zur Finanzierung von Auslandsaufenthalten für das Jahr 2026 ist der 10. September 2025

 

EFB Newsletter - June 2025

Wednesday, 25 June 2025 10:25
 
Thank you for making "Green Deal Biotechnology" a success!
 
We would like to thank everyone who participated and contributed to making it an unforgettable event.
From the inspiring keynotes to the vibrant discussions and networking moments, the conference was filled with energy, ideas, and meaningful connections. We are especially grateful to our sponsors, whose generous support made this experience possible.

Highlights fron the Conference:
  • 120+ attendees from 23+ countries
  • 7 keynote sessions
  • 60 posters and 30 short talks
  • Countless engaging conversations & ideas for the future


 
Registration is still open
 
Join us this summer at the fifth edition of Designer Biology: from proteins and cells to scaffolds and materials, co-organised by the EFB Bioengineering and Bioprocessing Division and the EFB Biobased Materials Division.

Why attend Designer Biology ‘25?
  • Renowned international speakers
  • Talks from early-career researchers
  • Interactive poster sessions
  • Topics from protein engineering to functionalised biomaterials
  • Held at the stunning Frederick Douglass Centre, Newcastle University
  • Overlooking the iconic St James’ Park
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
  • Pamela Silver, Harvard Medical School and Wyss Institute (USA)
  • Martin Fussenegger, ETH Zurich (CH)
  • Sonja Billerbeck, Imperial College (UK)
  • Nick Wierckx, Jülich FZ (DE)
  • Meng Zhang, Northumbria University (UK)
  • Pablo Nikel, DTU Biosustain (DK)
 
Registration is open
 
Register for the 7th edition of the Green for Good (G4G2025) conference, organized by the EFB Plant, Agriculture, and Food Biotechnology Division. The event will be held on 1-4 September 2025 in Olomouc, Czech Republic.
This event brings together experts across plant biotechnology to explore cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable future, with topics including:
  • Gene editing and breeding
  • Biologicals in agriculture
  • Waste utilization
  • Disease and pest management
  • Indoor vs. outdoor farming
What to expect:
  • Keynotes by leading scientists
  • Talks by early-career researchers, selected from abstract submissions
  • Flash poster presentations
  • “Industry Meets Academia” session
  • Panel debate on New Genomic Techniques (NGT) regulation
 
Don’t miss to be an early bird!
 
The deadline is quickly approaching for both abstract submission and early bird registration for the 12th Conference on Recombinant Protein Production (RPP2025).

Please, check the impressive list of distinguished speakers. For being part of it feel invited to register and to submit your abstract on:
  • Chassis engineering for recombinant protein production
  • Impact of production conditions on cellular performance
  • Model-enabled protein, cell, and process engineering
  • New horizons for biopharmaceutical proteins
  • Precision fermentation of food proteins
  • Contributions to sustainable protein biomanufacturing
Submission & Early Bird Deadline: 6 July 2025

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Save the date: ECB2026 – European Congress on Biotechnology
 
The European Congress on Biotechnology (ECB2026) will take place from 28 June to 1 July 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium.

What to expect:
  • 4 scientific streams spanning; medical & pharmaceutical, agricultural & food, industrial, environmental &climate-related, etc.
  • Plenary sessions, keynote lectures, and highlight events.
  • Opportunities to present your research (short talks, flash posters, or poster presentations).
  • Networking, exhibitions, and interactive scientific sessions.
The official website and abstract submission portal will launch soon.
 
 
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  • MicroEvo 2025 – Liverpool, 26th – 27th November
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FEBS Network Highlights

Monday, 23 June 2025 09:58
FEBS Network

Hello Austrian ÖGMBT members,

here's a list of the great content selected as a highlight in the past 2 weeks.

FEBS Junior Section present Kirsi Rautajoki

FEBS Junior Section present Kirsi Rautajoki

The next talk of the FEBS Junior Section in 2025 will host Adjunct Prof. Kirsi Rautajoki, from Tampere University in Finland. She will talk about the power of research associations and her role as ... Read more

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Junior Section, FEBS
 
Attending a FEBS Special Meeting on sphingolipid biology

Attending a FEBS Special Meeting on sphingolipid biology

Presenting her research on sphingolipid trafficking in brain endothelial cells at the FEBS Special Meeting “Sphingolipid Biology, Breaking Boundaries/13th International Ceramide Conference” gave th... Read more

Alina Weinmann Alina Weinmann
PhD Candidate, University of Würzburg
 
FEBS Practical Course on Fluorescence Microspectroscopy

FEBS Practical Course on Fluorescence Microspectroscopy

The FEBS Practical Course "Fluorescence microspectroscopy: functional imaging of biological systems" combined theoretical lectures and hands-on practical sessions to train participants on sensitive... Read more

Jan Willem Borst Jan Willem Borst
Assistant professor, Wageningen University
 
Ensuring dignity in terminal cancer: the global palliative care equity fund

Ensuring dignity in terminal cancer: the global palliative care equity fund

This is the First Prize Winner of the 2025 Molecular Oncology Writing Competition: Inequity in cancer therapy and access to treatment. Read more

Marco Cordani Marco Cordani
Senior postdoctoral researcher, Complutense University of Madrid
 

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FEBS June News

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 09:47

FEBs Home

Istanbul awaits: Are you ready for the big FEBS event of the year?

  • If you're presenting your work at the 49th FEBS Congress, check out the poster and talk preparation guidelines – and don't forget the FEBS Press journals are awarding poster and speed talk prizes!
  • An exciting social programme has just been announced – explore the webpage to find out how to book certain events. 
  • Just out: browse the growing 2025 FEBS Congress Virtual Issue from FEBS Letters, featuring review articles from speakers at the meeting.
  • Stay tuned for the FEBS Congress 2025 app for easy navigation of the event timetable and access to all Congress abstracts soon – it is expected to be available a few days before the event.

4th FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Conference

Final chance to apply for travel grants and oral presentations!

Don’t miss your opportunity to join the 4th FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE International Molecular Biosciences PhD and Postdoc Conference, taking place in Glasgow (UK) on 10–12 September 2025 under the theme “Bridging minds – Interdisciplinary research for the future of life sciences.” This unique event—organized by and for PhD students and postdocs—will bring together up to 300 young researchers for three days of cutting-edge science, career development, and outreach.

Early bird registration has been extended, and the new deadline to apply for travel grants and submit abstracts for oral presentations is 30 June 2025.

Travel grants of GBP 300 are available for young members of FEBS Constituent Societies. Don’t miss this chance to present your work, boost your career prospects, and connect with peers from around the world. 

The deadline for the FEBS Excellence Awards is fast approaching!

The Excellence Awards are intended to support research projects in the molecular life sciences from early-career group leaders. They are granted over three years and amount to €100,000. The FEBS Excellence Award is a support to be used exclusively to purchase small equipment (for a maximum of €15,000 in total) and/or consumables related to the project; salaries, stipendia and overheads cannot be paid for by the Award.

Applications deadline: 1 July 2025

FEBS Press is proud to serve the scientific community not only by publishing outstanding research, but also by engaging with scientists worldwide. Here are some of our newest projects.

Publishing Liaison Officers

We are excited to announce the launch of the Publishing Liaison Officer (PLO) role, a new initiative in FEBS Open Bio to bridge the gap between the journal and the scientific community. PLOs will serve as journal ambassadors and publishing advisors, and we are pleased to welcome our newly recruited PLOs to the team:

•             Johnathan Canton (University of Calgary, Canada)

•             Karla L.H. Feijs-Žaja (RWTH Aachen University, Germany)

•             Kyungtae Lim (Korea University, South Korea)

•             Shoichi Sakaguchi (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan)

•             Tamara Saksida (University of Belgrade, Serbia)

•             Pierre Santucci (CNRS Aix-Marseille Université, France)

 Junior Ambassador Program

We are also pleased to introduce the new figure of FEBS Press Junior Ambassador, a member of the FEBS Junior Section who will gain insights into our journals and help promote them among peers. We welcome Ignazio Restivo (FEBS Journal Junior Ambassador), Vitória Baptista (FEBS Letters Junior Ambassador), Öykü Gönül Geyik (Molecular Oncology Junior Ambassador) and Patryk Frąckowiak (FEBS Open Bio Junior Ambassador). We are looking forward to a fruitful collaboration!

 Writing contest

FEBS Letters is further engaging with the community by celebrating women in science with a writing contest. Researchers at any career stage and of any gender are invited to write about their female role models, including prominent scientists, mentors, and other women who have inspired them in their academic careers. The author of the winning essay will win 500 Euros, and the article will be published in the journal. The deadline is 31st July 2025. We invite you to share this contest with your lab members and colleagues. Please see details on the contest here.

The purpose of the Milan Declaration on the Crucial Role of Science in meeting Global Challenges

ENGAGE

To communicate and engage citizens in the important role Science plays in solving challenges on a global level

TOGETHER

To bring together citizens and scientists  in order to support the Milan Declaration action items

EDUCATE

To educate the public, promote advocacy, and unite citizens, civil society, and scientific organizations in advancing Science as a pillar of global cooperation and trust.

 

The Joint FEBS|EMBO Lecture Courses Special 2005–2025 Award

Since 2005 FEBS and EMBO have collaborated to co-fund the Joint FEBS|EMBO Lecture Courses. In 2025 both organizations celebrate the delivery of over 50 courses funded together and to mark the occasion, we arranged a Joint FEBS|EMBO Lecture Courses Special 2005–2025 Award. Organizers of joint course were invited to present an award certificate to an early-career participant giving a short talk or poster presentation from a project that shows the value of collaborative research.

We are delighted to introduce the awardees from the first two joint courses of 2025:

·       Indra Bekere, from Technical University of Munich, who attended the joint course “Cell biology of host–pathogen interactions” (Blois, France | 26–30 May 2025).

·       Darya Chernikova, from Institute of Science and Technology Austria, who attended the joint course “Physical Virology: across length scales” (Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain | 1–6 June 2025).

Indra Bekere (left photograph) with the course co-organizers, and Darya Chernikova (right photograph).

Indra Bekere (left photograph) with the course co-organizers, and Darya Chernikova (right photograph).

FEBS Advanced Courses 2025

FEBS Advanced Courses are organized by expert scientists with funding from FEBS to provide updates, training and networking in focused research areas. The following 2025 events are either still open for applicants or, in some cases, might be open to late registrations (contact the organizers directly if you are interested on a course). FEBS Youth Travel Fund grants might be available to help PhD students and postdocs participate; find details on the course websites. 

FEBS Advanced Lecture Courses
Functional genomics of metabolic diseases
Spetses Island, Greece | 29 August – 3 September 2025  

FEBS Special Meetings
Expanding frontiers in aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase research 
Dubrovnik, Croatia | 28 September – 3 October 2025

FEBS Practical and Lecture Courses
Computational approaches to understanding and engineering enzyme catalysis
Stockholm, Sweden │ 29 September – 3 October 2025

FEBS Workshops
Immunology, metabolism and ageing
Matrei am Brenner, Austria │ 8–11 September 2025
Connecting the exposome with redox regulation in health and disease
Luso, Portugal │ 6–9 October 2025
Molecular and cellular pathways of aging in hematopoiesis
Crete, Greece │ 20–24 October 2025

Joint FEBS | EMBO Lecture Courses
Venice Summer School 2025: Emergence & evolution of multi-level regulatory systems
Venice, Italy | 17–22 August 2025 
The new microbiology
Spetses Island, Greece | 3–11 September 2025
The evolving role of mitochondria in metabolism
Belgrade, Serbia | 14–18 September 2025
Susan Lindquist School on Proteostasis
Espoo, Finland | 16–19 September 2025

Round 2 of the call for proposals for 2026 FEBS Advanced Courses

The next deadline for applications to organize a FEBS Advanced Course is 1 September 2025. Find out more about submitting an application for funding to organize a course.

 

PROBio-Africa Fellowships

Meet the PROBio-Africa award recipients, here.

PROBio-Africa (Promoting Research Opportunities for Biochemists in Africa) is a joint venture between FEBS, the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology  (IUBMB) and the Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (FASBMB). The PROBio-Africa Fellowships Programme enables PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to spend up to six months (1-6 months) in the laboratory of a scientist in a FEBS country* who belongs to a FEBS Constituent Society.

Explore how AI is reshaping teaching and training at the FEBS–IUBMB Joint Education Session

Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering classrooms and laboratories—but how can we harness its potential in biosciences education and training?

This interactive session at the 49th FEBS Congress will bring together educators and early-career researchers to exchange practical experiences and discuss strategic approaches to AI integration. Combining theoretical perspectives with hands-on ideas, the session invites all educators—whether curious or experienced—to reflect, share, and connect on this timely topic.

From challenges to opportunities: Integrating AI in biosciences education

Tuesday July 8; 16:00–18:00, Hall 1

 

Other FEBS alerts in brief!

FEBS3+ Meetings 2025

FEBS3+ Meetings are broad scientific meetings organized through collaboration of three (or more) FEBS Constituent Societies, usually from nearby countries. Registration is open for these two September FEBS3+ Meetings:

·       FEBS3+ Meeting: Unlocking the Secrets of Life (XXVIII Congress); Czech Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – ČSBMB (organizer and host), with SSBMB (Slovakia), PTBioch (Poland) and GBM (Germany) Societies
   Prague, Czech Republic | 7–10 September 2025
 

·       FEBS3+ Meeting: Advances in Molecular Biosciences: from genes to personalized therapies; Serbian Biochemical Society – SBS (organizer and host), with HDBMB (Croatia), MBKE (Hungary), SBD (Slovenia) and ABMBBIH (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Societies
   Belgrade, Serbia | 24–27 September 2025

 
 

 

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