Genome Architecture and Function Summer School and Workshop July 8 - 12, 2025

Recent years have seen an explosion of interest in understanding 3D genome architecture and dynamics in living cells and their implications for biological function. This has been made possible by the advent of technologies that provide unprecedented information regarding the spatial organization of genomes, their variations between cell types and species, and their temporal dynamics. This, in turn, has led to a flowering of theories, combining concepts from molecular biophysics, polymer science, and machine learning to create quantitatively accurate frameworks for confronting hypothesized mechanisms with experimental observations.
This meeting will bring together pioneers in the aforementioned developments to discuss the most recent advances including novel imaging and advanced contact-mapping modalities, the role of condensates in biological function, loop extrusion and others molecular motor driven processes, etc. The meeting will also bring together researchers to address fundamental questions on the two-way relationships between chromosome structure and function. These functions include control of transcription (e. g. in the context of development), DNA damage repair, DNA replication, and genome evolution. The goal is to develop a shared blueprint for how the field can move forward and address the most compelling challenges over the next few years.

October 30 - 31 - Plovdiv, Bulgaria

The Faculty of Biology at the University of Plovdiv “Paisii Hilendarski” and the Institute of Molecular Biology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences are thrilled to announce the 6th Balkan Conference on BioSciences (balkan.bio 2025)! This exciting event will take place on October 30–31, 2025, and promises to build on the remarkable success of its five previous editions in Plovdiv (2005, 2010, 2014, 2017, and 2020). With its tradition of fostering vibrant discussions and groundbreaking research, this year’s conference is set to provide an inspiring and collaborative atmosphere, bringing together top minds to explore the latest in biological sciences. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this dynamic gathering!

Conference Topics:

Genetics and Cell Biology;
Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics;
Biodiversity and Conservation;
Microbiology and Biotechnology;
Biomedical Sciences;
Biology Education Research

Key Dates and Deadlines:

Registration and Abstract Submission Deadline: 05 July 2025
Abstract Acceptance Deadline: 10 July 2025 (will be also confirmed in a timely manner)
Payment Deadline: 01 August 2025
Conference Dates: 30-31 October 2025

We look forward to your participation in this exciting conference and encourage you to share your latest ideas and research in the field of biology.

Kind regards,
Prof. Velizar Gochev , Dean of the Faculty of Biology; Chair of the Scientific Committee
Assoc. Prof. Anastas Gospodinov, Director of The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB, BAS); Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee
Prof. Vesselin Baev, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Biology; Chair of the Organising Committee