{"id":273329,"date":"2026-06-17T14:21:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T13:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/?post_type=vf_event&#038;p=273329"},"modified":"2026-08-21T10:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T09:43:35","slug":"etb27-01","status":"publish","type":"vf_event","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/events\/etb27-01\/","title":{"rendered":"Emerging technologies in developmental biology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"vf-tabs\"><ul class=\"vf-tabs__list\" data-vf-js-tabs=\"true\"><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-dtc24-01\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-speakers\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-programme\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Preliminary programme<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-information\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Practical information<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-sponsors\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Sponsors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vf-tabs-content\" data-vf-js-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-dtc24-01\"><h2 class=\"vf-u-sr-only\">Overview<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Applications for this event are not open yet. If you are interested in receiving more information please register your interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past decade, advances in imaging, genomics, and computational biology have revolutionised our ability to study developmental processes with unprecedented resolution. Nevertheless, effectively integrating these technologies to address fundamental questions remains a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This course addresses those challenges and offers early-career scientists comprehensive hands-on training in state-of-the-art technologies reshaping the field. Participants will acquire advanced experimental skills in five key areas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live imaging, enabling real-time observation of cellular dynamics and morphogenesis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single-cell genomics for reconstructing developmental trajectories, providing unprecedented resolution into cell fate specification and lineage relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Genome editing using CRISPR-Cas9 for functional interrogation of gene function across diverse systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiplex hybridization chain reaction (HCR) for spatial and temporal gene expression analysis, linking transcriptomic data to tissue level context <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morphometric analysis of axial morphology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lectures by leading developmental biologists complementing practical sessions led by EMBL Heidelberg research groups will address recent conceptual and analytical advances in established and emerging developmental systems. Participants will be encouraged to apply newly acquired techniques to their own biological material in selected practicals. By integrating experimental and computational approaches and fostering scientific exchange, the course will equip attendees with the knowledge and methodological toolkit to advance fundamental research in developmental biology.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-speakers\"><h2 class=\"vf-u-sr-only\">Speakers<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speakers, trainers, and staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Aulehla-2.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Alexander Aulehla            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Benton_Matthew.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Matthew Benton            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bronner_Marianne-1.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bronner_Marianne-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bronner_Marianne-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Marianne\tBronner            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                California Institute of Technology            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                USA            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.assets.emblstatic.net\/vf\/v2.0.0-alpha.6\/assets\/vf-summary\/assets\/vf-icon--avatar.svg\" > \n    \n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Callum Bucklow            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                University of Oxford            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                UK            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.assets.emblstatic.net\/vf\/v2.0.0-alpha.6\/assets\/vf-summary\/assets\/vf-icon--avatar.svg\" > \n    \n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Rory\tCooper            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                University of Sheffield            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                UK            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Joaquina-Delas-300x300.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Joaquina-Delas-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Joaquina-Delas-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Joaquina-Delas-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Joaquina-Delas-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Joaquina-Delas.jpg 1472w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    M Joaquina Delas            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                University College London            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                UK            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dorrity_Michael.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Michael Dorrity            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mireia-Garriga-Canut.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Mireia Garriga-Canut            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.assets.emblstatic.net\/vf\/v2.0.0-alpha.6\/assets\/vf-summary\/assets\/vf-icon--avatar.svg\" > \n    \n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Luc Lederer            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nicoletta-Petridou-1.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Nicoletta\tPetridou            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.assets.emblstatic.net\/vf\/v2.0.0-alpha.6\/assets\/vf-summary\/assets\/vf-icon--avatar.svg\" > \n    \n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Niles Pierce            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                California Institute of Technology            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                USA            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jan-Stundl-300x200.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jan-Stundl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jan-Stundl-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jan-Stundl-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jan-Stundl-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jan-Stundl-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Jan Stundl            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                California Institute of Technology             <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                USA            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jordi-van-Gestel-1.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Jordi van Gestel            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Berta-Verd-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Berta-Verd-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Berta-Verd-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Berta-Verd-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Berta Verd            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                University of Oxford            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                UK            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hanh-Vu-1.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Hanh Vu            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scientific organisers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bronner_Marianne-1.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bronner_Marianne-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bronner_Marianne-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Marianne\tBronner            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                California Institute of Technology            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                USA            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dorrity_Michael.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Michael Dorrity            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jordi-van-Gestel-1.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Jordi van Gestel            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Berta-Verd-1-300x300.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Berta-Verd-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Berta-Verd-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Berta-Verd-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Berta Verd            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                University of Oxford            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                UK            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hanh-Vu-1.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Hanh Vu            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course organisers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"155\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Gavran.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Iva Gavran            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<article class=\"vf-profile vf-profile--very-easy vf-profile--medium vf-profile--block | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camilo-Barbosa-1-5179-e1785152770557-294x300.jpg\" class=\"vf-profile__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camilo-Barbosa-1-5179-e1785152770557-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camilo-Barbosa-1-5179-e1785152770557-1004x1024.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camilo-Barbosa-1-5179-e1785152770557-768x783.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/Camilo-Barbosa-1-5179-e1785152770557.jpg 1206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/>\n    <h3 class=\"vf-profile__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                    Camilo Barbosa            <\/h3>\n    \n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                EMBL Heidelberg            <\/p>\n                <p class=\"vf-profile__text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n                Germany            <\/p>\n    \n    \n      \n\n    \n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-programme\"><h2>Preliminary programme<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-1984fb46-4b9e-4350-bb7b-3decc4627750\">Are you on social media? Post using <strong>Event hashtag <\/strong>and don&#8217;t forget to tag <strong>@EMBLEvents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some pre-course work (such as watching pre-recordings and protocol reading) with estimated time 0-10 hours will be required and will be shared in advance of the course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some speakers may need to join virtually to give their lecture or Q&amp;A, and the programme is subject to change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nDay 1: Monday, 31 May 2027<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time (Berlin\/Europe)<\/th><th>Speaker<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>13:30 &#8211; 13:45<\/td><td>Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14:00 &#8211; 14:30<\/td><td>Welcome,&nbsp; house notes and course overview<br>Lab Safety introduction<br>Hanh Vu &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14:30 &#8211; 16:00<\/td><td>Flash talks (participants, organisers &amp; trainers) \u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16:00 &#8211; 16:30\u2002<\/td><td>Coffee break&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16:30 &#8211; 17:30<\/td><td><strong>Molecular and Cellular mechanisms of neural crest and placode development<\/strong><br>Marianne Bronner &#8211; Caltech, USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17:30 &#8211; 18:30\u2002<\/td><td><strong>Meet the Speaker<\/strong><br>Marianne Bronner &#8211; Caltech, USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18:30 &#8211; 19:30\u2002<\/td><td>Dinner at EMBL Canteen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19:30 &#8211; 21:00<\/td><td>After dinner drinks with course trainers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21:00 &#8211; 21:10<\/td><td>Bus to hotel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nDay 2: Tuesday, 1 June 2027<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time (Berlin\/Europe)<\/th><th>Speaker<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>08:40 &#8211; 08:50<\/td><td>Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08:50 &#8211; 09:00<\/td><td>Overview of the day<br>Jordi van Gestel &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:00 &#8211; 10:00<\/td><td><strong>Introductory lecture:&nbsp; Unlocking CRISP-Cas9 editing for widely diverse <em>Dictyostelid<\/em> species<\/strong><br>Jordi van Gestel, EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10:00 &#8211; 12:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 1: CRISPR Gene Editing<\/strong><br>Jordi van Gestel &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Mireia Garriga Canut &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany and 3 trainers from the van Gestel group<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00 &#8211; 13:00<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 1: (continuation) CRISPR Gene Editing<\/strong><br>Jordi van Gestel &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Mireia Garriga Canut &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany and 3 trainers from the van Gestel group<br><br>With flexible coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/td><td><strong>Multi-scale mechanisms underlying the emergence and evolution of pattern formation<\/strong><br>Berta Verd &#8211; University of Oxford, UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/td><td><strong>Meet the speaker<\/strong><br>Berta Verd &#8211; University of Oxford, UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18:00 &#8211; 19:00<\/td><td>Pizza dinner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19:00 &#8211; 21:00<\/td><td>Poster session 1 (odd numbers)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21:00 &#8211; 21:10<\/td><td>Bus to hotel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nDay 3: Wednesday, 2 June 2027<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time (Berlin\/Europe)<\/th><th>Speaker<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>08:40 &#8211; 08:50<\/td><td>Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08:50 &#8211; 09:00<\/td><td>Overview of the day<br>Michael Dorrity, EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:00 &#8211; 12:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 1 (continuation): CRISPR Gene Editing<\/strong><br>Jordi van Gestel &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Garriga Canut and 3 trainers from the van Gestel group<br><br>With flexible coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00 &#8211; 13:00<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:00 &#8211; 14:00<\/td><td><strong>Introductory lecture: Reconstruction of developmental trajectories using single-cell transcriptomics<\/strong><br>Hanh Vu &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany and Michael Dorrity &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 2: Single-cell transcriptomics<\/strong><br>Michael Dorrity &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Hanh Vu &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany and 4 trainers from the Dorrity and Vu groups<br><br>with flexible coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18:00 &#8211; 19:00<\/td><td>Tapas dinner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19:00 &#8211; 21:00<\/td><td>Poster session 2 (even numbers)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21:00 &#8211; 21:10<\/td><td>Bus to hotel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nDay 4: Thursday, 3 June 2027<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time (Berlin\/Europe)<\/th><th>Speaker<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>08:40 &#8211; 08:50<\/td><td>Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08:50 &#8211; 09:00<\/td><td>Overview of the day<br>Berta Verd &#8211; Oxford University, UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:00 &#8211; 12:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 2 (continuation): Single-cell transcriptomics<\/strong><br>Michael Dorrity &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Hanh Vu &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany and 4 trainers from the Dorrity and Vu groups<br><br>With flexible coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00 &#8211; 13:00<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 2 (continuation): Single-cell transcriptomics<\/strong><br>Michael Dorrity &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Hanh Vu &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany and 4 trainers from the Dorrity and Vu groups<br><br>With flexible coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/td><td><strong>Cell fate decisions during neuronal development<\/strong><br>Joaquina Delas &#8211; University College London, UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/td><td>Meet the speaker<br>Joaquina Delas &#8211; University College London, UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18:00 &#8211; 19:00<\/td><td>Dinner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19:00 &#8211; 21:00<\/td><td>After dinner drinks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21:00 &#8211; 21:10<\/td><td>Bus to hotel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nDay 5: Friday, 4 June 2027<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time (Berlin\/Europe)<\/th><th>Speaker<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>08:40 &#8211; 08:50<\/td><td>Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08:50 &#8211; 09:00<\/td><td>Overview of the day<br>Marianne Bronner &#8211; Caltech, USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:00 &#8211; 10:00<\/td><td><strong>HCR spectral imaging: 10-plex, quantitative, high resolution RNA and protein imagin<\/strong>g<br>Niles Pierce &#8211; Caltech, USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10:00 &#8211; 10:30<\/td><td>Coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10:30 &#8211; 11:30<\/td><td>Meet the speaker<br>Niles Pierce &#8211; Caltech, USA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11:30 &#8211; 12:00<\/td><td><strong>Introductory Lecture: HCR Application in Developmental Biology<\/strong><br>Matthew Benton &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00 &#8211; 13:00<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 3: HCR<br><\/strong>Mathew Benton &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Jan Studl &#8211; Caltech, USA, and 2 trainers from EMBL Heidelberg<br><br>with flexible coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18:00 &#8211; 19:00<\/td><td>Dinner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19:00 &#8211; 21:00<\/td><td><strong>Round table on Responsible Conduct of Research<\/strong> led by the organisers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21:00 &#8211; 21:10<\/td><td>Bus to hotel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nDay 6: Saturday, 5 June 2027<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time (Berlin\/Europe)<\/th><th>Speaker<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>08:40 &#8211; 08:50<\/td><td>Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08:50 &#8211; 09:00<\/td><td>Overview of the day<br>Hanh Vu &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:00 &#8211; 12:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 3 (Continuation): HCR<\/strong><br>Mathew Benton &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Jan Studl &#8211; Caltech, USA, and 2 trainers from EMBL Heidelberg<br><br>With flexible coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00 &#8211; 13:00<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:00 &#8211; 15:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 4: Data analysis<\/strong><br>Berta Verd &#8211; University of Oxford, UK, Callum Bucklow &#8211; University of Oxford, UK and 2 trainers from EMBL Heidelberg&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&nbsp; &nbsp; 15:00<\/td><td>Bus to Heidelberg and free afternoon<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nDay 7: Sunday, 6 June 2027<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time (Berlin\/Europe)<\/th><th>Speaker<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>08:40 &#8211; 08:50<\/td><td>Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08:50 &#8211; 09:00<\/td><td>Overview of the day<br>Berta Verd &#8211; University of Oxford, UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:00 &#8211; 10:00<\/td><td><strong>Introductory Lecture: Optogenetic and Live imaging approaches to understand embryonic timing and oscillators<\/strong><br>Nicoletta Petridou &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany and Alexander Aulehla &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10:00 &#8211; 12:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 5: Optogenetic and Live Imaging in Teleost<\/strong><br>Alexander Aulehla &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Nicoletta Petridou &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany and 4 trainers <br>from the Aulehla and Petridou groups&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00 &#8211; 13:00<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 5 (Continuation): Optogenetic and Live Imaging in Teleost<\/strong><br>Alexander Aulehla &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Nicoletta Petridou &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany and 4 trainers from the Aulehla and Petridou groups&nbsp;<br><br>With flexible coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18:00 &#8211; 19:00<\/td><td>Dinner<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19:00<\/td><td>Bus to hotel \/ Free evening<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nDay 8: Monday, 7 June 2027<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time (Berlin\/Europe)<\/th><th>Speaker<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>08:40 &#8211; 08:50<\/td><td>Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08:50 &#8211; 09:00<\/td><td>Overview of the day<br>Jordi van Gestel &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:00 &#8211; 12:00<\/td><td><strong>Practical session 5 (continuation): Optogenetic and Live Imaging in Teleost<\/strong><br>Alexander Aulehla &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, Nicoletta Petridou &#8211; EMBL Heidelberg, Germany and 4 trainers from the Aulehla and Petridou groups&nbsp;<br><br>with flexible coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00 &#8211; 13:00<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:00 &#8211; 14:00<\/td><td><strong>Comparative mechanisms of skin appendage development across vertebrates<\/strong><br>Rory Cooper &#8211; University of Sheffield, UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14:00 &#8211; 15:00<\/td><td>Meet the Speaker<br>Rory Cooper &#8211; University of Sheffield, UK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/td><td>Student presentations preparation<br>with flexible coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18:00 &#8211; 22:00<\/td><td>BBQ dinner and networking<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22:00 &#8211; 22:10<\/td><td>Bus to hotel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nDay 9: Tuesday, 8 June 2027<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time (Berlin\/Europe)<\/th><th>Speaker<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>09:10 &#8211; 09:20<\/td><td>Bus from hotel to EMBL ATC Entrance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:20 &#8211; 09:30<\/td><td>Overview of the day<br>Michael Dorrity &#8211; EMBL, Heidelberg, Germany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:30 &#8211; 11:00<\/td><td><strong>Student presentations<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11:00 &#8211; 11:30<\/td><td>Coffee break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11:30 &#8211; 12:30<\/td><td><strong>Feedback session and closing<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:30 &#8211; 13:30<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:30<\/td><td>Bus to train station<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-information\"><h2>Practical information<\/h2>\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nRegistration fees<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course is&nbsp;<strong>limited to 16 participants<\/strong>. For selection purposes, please note that your application will not be considered without a&nbsp;letter of motivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your registration for the event includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Admission to the event<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibility to submit an abstract (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meals and coffee breaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the e-learning platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A letter to support your visa application (for more information, check the &#8216;Travel and accommodation&#8217; tab)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this EMBO course, the fees include accommodation and transportation to and from the ISG Hotel to the venue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Academia<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac550<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PhD Student<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac550<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac1000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confirmation and payment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The registration fee should be paid only after acceptance to the course.&nbsp;The results will be announced approximately 2-3 weeks after the application deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"letter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cancellation policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are no longer able to take part in the course, please inform your course contact responsible for this event. Your registration and the submitted motivation letter will be deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please also check our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/terms-and-conditions\/\">Terms and Conditions<\/a>&nbsp;for the cancellation policy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nMotivation letter submission and selection<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you have logged in and successfully registered, you will receive an email asking you to submit your motivation letter. Click on the link provided and enter your motivation letter in the text box provided. Alternatively you can submit your motivation letter by clicking on the link on the confirmation page directly after registering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include your relevant skills, experience and qualifications showing why you would be suitable for the course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain why you would like to attend, including what you can contribute and how you think you will benefit from the course.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The limit of 2,000 characters refers to manually typed text and excludes spaces. If an error occurs try using a different web browser (preferably Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you copy-paste the text into the form, hidden formatting might still be included which may cause the text to exceed the 2,000 character limit resulting in an error message. We recommend you clear all formatting before pasting in the text. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have special symbols in your text, make sure you are using Unicode characters, otherwise these will not be recognised. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For detailed instructions, please watch our <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/M5OHYbAc4mA\">video on how to submit a course motivation letter<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note it is not possible to apply after the motivation letter deadline!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selection results will be announced by email to all applicants. We aim to announce 3 weeks (21 days) after the motivation letter submission deadline but delays may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further information about registration and motivation letter submission please refer to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/frequently-asked-questions\/#vf-tabs__section-vfaq\">FAQ page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nFinancial assistance<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial assistance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Limited financial assistance is provided by the EMBL Advanced Training Centre Corporate Partnership Programme and EMBO in the form of&nbsp;<strong>travel grants, childcare grants<\/strong>, <strong>and accessibility grants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your place in the meeting is only confirmed by paying the registration fee, which is mandatory even when receiving a fee waiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel grant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>travel grant<\/strong>&nbsp;will cover the cost of travel (airfare, train, bus, taxi, and visa) and\/or registration fees and is provided up to specified caps which are normally as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>up to \u20ac500 for any participant travelling to an EMBO Practical Course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>up to \u20ac1000 for any participant working in Chile, India, Singapore, or Taiwan travelling to an EMBO Practical Course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisers may reduce the grant cap to accommodate more participants. Recipients will be notified of their travel cap amount when they are informed of the outcome of their application. Receipts must be provided via email with your signature for all costs incurred within two months of completion of travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Childcare grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is the possibility to apply for a childcare grant to offset child care costs incurred by participants, speakers, trainers, and organisers when attending a course. Eligible costs include (but are not limited to) fees for a babysitter, child-care facility, or travel costs for a caregiver. Please note that priority will be given to early-stage researchers. There is a limited amount of funding available for the childcare grants and funds will be distributed amongst eligible applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds travel grant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applies to selected courses only. Availability will be indicated during the abstract or motivation letter submission process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grant covers costs related to your attendance to the course (registration, travel, and accommodation costs). The grant is restricted to PhD students and postdocs who conduct basic biomedical research.<br>Whether you are eligible to apply for a travel grant,&nbsp;depends on when you received your university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, A-Levels, High School Diploma, Final State Examination):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>for PhD and MD students, as well as graduates, the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 11 years ago at the time of the envisaged course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for postdocs, the university entrance qualification must not have been obtained more than 13 years ago at the time of the envisaged course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EMBO accessibility grant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For EMBO Practical Course participants with accessibility needs, there is the possibility to apply for an accessibility grant to offset costs incurred by participants or speakers when participating at a course. Eligible costs include costs incurred for equipment or adaptations to the course environment, or travel costs for an event companion to assist the participant or speaker during the course where necessary. While we do our best to accommodate needs, please note that extensive changes to the course environment might not be possible. Priority will be given to early-stage researchers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A maximum amount of \u20ac500 can be awarded per participant applying for an EMBO accessibility grant. In order to apply for this grant for EMBO Practical Courses, you must be registered by the application deadline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may apply for financial assistance when submitting your motivation letter. In the application system, you will be asked which type of grant you want to apply for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications for financial support will not influence the outcome of the selection results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grant allocations are announced by email to all applicants after the selection results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selection for financial assistance is based on scientific merit, your current work or study location, the reasons for needing financial support, and the impact this event will have on your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that for childcare grants, priority will be given to early-stage researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Further details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/external-funding-sources\/\">list of external funding opportunities<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further information about financial assistance please refer to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/frequently-asked-questions\/#vf-tabs__section-vfaq\">FAQ page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nTravel and accommodation<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can send you a registration confirmation to support your visa procedure (not an official invitation letter). Please contact the Conference Officer responsible for your event.&nbsp;Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQ<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are travelling to Heidelberg via aeroplane, train, car, or long-distance bus, you can find useful information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/travel-information\/\"><\/a>on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/travel-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel information page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>(If twin rooms)<\/em><\/strong> Accommodation in twin rooms, including breakfast is also part of the registration fee. Accommodation will be booked for the selected participants at the <strong>XXX Hotel<\/strong> for the default dates of&#8230;.. to &#8230;. ( x nights).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In case you would like to have a single room, please let the hotel know and please note that you will be required to pay a surcharge per night (availability of single rooms may be limited). This should be paid by you directly to the XXX Hotel during your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend that all course participants stay&nbsp;at the XXX Hotel for the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>(If single rooms) <\/em><\/strong>Accommodation in single rooms, including breakfast, is included in the registration fee.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Accommodation has been booked for the selected participants at the&nbsp;XXX Hotel&nbsp;for the default dates of Day Date to Day Date Month (X nights). Any additional nights need to be booked and paid for by you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend that all course participants stay at the XXX Hotel which is the dedicated hotel for the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that as of 1 October 2025, Heidelberg City Council is introducing an overnight stay tax for tourists visiting Heidelberg (including work related trips). The cost will be 3.50 EUR per night for the first five nights of a consecutive stay and will be added to the hotel&#8217;s nightly rate. Please contact the individual hotel directly if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Local transport<\/strong>ation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course shuttle buses<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shuttle buses will go from the ISG Hotel to EMBL and back, mornings and evenings. A bus schedule and location of the bus stops will be made available prior to the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other local transportation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the shuttle busses, there is also the public bus 28 that serves the EMBL campus and taxis can be easily booked at any time. For more information, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rnv-online.de\/fahrtinfo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local transportation (RNV) website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also walk from the ISG Hotel to EMBL (takes up to 30 minutes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Map-EMBL-to-ISG-footpath.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Map to walk from ISG Hotel to EMBL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Further details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address: EMBL Heidelberg, Meyerhofstra\u00dfe 1, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about accommodation and travel, please refer to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/frequently-asked-questions\/#FAQ_travel\">FAQ page<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nOn-site information<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you will find useful information for when you are onsite at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"catering\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All meals and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee. Our catering staff will prepare a variety of vegetarian meals, meat and fish dishes, soups, pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as a variety of desserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please wear your badge at all times when serving yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No food or drinks are allowed in the computer training lab or wet labs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"telephone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wi-Fi is available on campus using the <strong>EMBL-Events<\/strong> network and the event specific password, which will be provided on site. The eduroam network (secure, worldwide roaming access service developed for the international research and education community) is also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the conference, an EMBL Photographer may be taking photos. If you would not like to appear in these, please inform the photographer or a member of the Course and Conference Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"charginglockers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charging stations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are lockers available next to the stairs leading down into the Auditorium. You will find some of those equipped with sockets to charge your smartphone\/tablet etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most places the electricity is 220 volts AC (50 cycles). An adaptor and a plug that fits the German socket may be needed for your appliances\/laptop (i.e. American, Japanese, etc.). A USB charging station for electronic devices is available at the registration desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Printing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can help to print your boarding pass\/train ticket. Please send it to <a href=\"events@embl.de\">events@embl.de<\/a> and collect your print-outs at the registration desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luggage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are lockers available on-site to store your luggage, which require a 2 EURO coin to operate. There is another luggage room on level E0, which is free to use but remains unlocked during the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost and found<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018\u2019Lost and Found\u2019\u2019 items are kept at the registration desk until the end of the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nursing room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a nursing room available in the ATC Rooftop Lounge on level A29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Room for prayers, meditation, and yoga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a room for prayer, yoga, and meditation, located on level E0 behind the Auditorium. Please be respectful of others using the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EMBL campus map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/documents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20241220_EMBL_Campus_Heidelberg_A4.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241220_EMBL_Campus_Heidelberg_A4-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199687\" style=\"width:433px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241220_EMBL_Campus_Heidelberg_A4-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241220_EMBL_Campus_Heidelberg_A4-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241220_EMBL_Campus_Heidelberg_A4-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241220_EMBL_Campus_Heidelberg_A4-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/wp-content\/uploads\/20241220_EMBL_Campus_Heidelberg_A4-2048x1448.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health and safety notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/health-and-safety-policy-for-onsite-courses-and-conferences\/\">Please take a moment to read our health and safety policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not smoke in any EMBL building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating and drinking is prohibited in the Auditorium and all laboratories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not enter any restricted areas or the laboratories unless instructed to do so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If first aid is required<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first aid room is located next to the ATC Registration Desk (room 10- 205).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dial the Emergency number 222 from any EMBL internal phone only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be prepared to answer the following questions: Where is the accident? What happened? How many injured?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency number 06221-387 7821 from mobile phones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please report all accidents to the conference officer at the registration desk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In case of fire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the nearest fire alarm button or the Emergency number 222 from any internal phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A loud fire alarm will go off if an evacuation is required. On hearing the alarm leave the building immediately following the escape route and fire wardens and head to one of the meeting points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not use the lifts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beyond first aid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Heidelberg University Hospital or \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de\/\">Universit\u00e4tsklinikum<\/a>\u2018 has a 24 hour accident and emergency facility and is at &#8216;Im Neuenheimer Feld 672&#8217;. It is a 8km or a 20 minute taxi ride away from EMBL. In a medical emergency, the ambulance service generally transports patients to this hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please remember to bring your own medication, if needed, to the conference. Note that the next pharmacy is a 4-minute drive from the EMBL, but for many medications you will be required to see a doctor to get a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure in advance that your medical insurance will cover you during your visit in the event that you do need to see a doctor while in Heidelberg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EMBL course and conference office team are able to advise you on where to turn for emergency or non-emergency medical treatment in Heidelberg and can assist you in making appointments and \/ or arranging transport to get to the pharmacy or a doctor of your choice if necessary. Please note, we are not however permitted to personally accompany you off-campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sightseeing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A variety of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heidelberg-marketing.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activities in Heidelberg can be found on the website of Heidelberg Marketing.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nTechnical requirements and event software<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(delete if no technical requirements for this course!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below you will find the software and technical requirements for this course. 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Please take your time zone into consideration when planning your attendance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details  class=\"vf-details\" id=\"\"  >\n<summary class=\"vf-details--summary\">\nAdditional information<\/summary>\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please find additional information including FAQs and terms and conditions on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/information-for-participants\/\">Information for Participants page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-sponsors\"><h2>Sponsors<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sponsorship opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer a variety of event sponsoring possibilities, with the flexibility to select a set sponsorship package or combine individual sponsorship options to suit your event budget.&nbsp;Discounts are available for companies sponsoring multiple events at EMBL Heidelberg.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.embl.de\/training\/events\/index.php?p_eventType=CON&amp;p_outstation=HD&amp;p_timeRange=FUTURE&amp;submit=Show+Events\">View other conferences<\/a>, or contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sponsorship@embl.de\">sponsorship@embl.org.<\/a>&nbsp;for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in becoming a media partner of this event, please visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/sponsor-an-event\/#vf-tabs__section-08208670-4ad4-45ca-a4ff-ac6edb6ffd0b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">media partnerships webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><p><a href=\"mailto:sponsorship@embl-em.de?subject=%20Request%20a%20Sponsorship%20Brochure&#038;body=Please%20kindly%20send%20me%20the%20sponsorship%20brochure%20for%20(please%20indicate%20the%20event%20your%20are%20interested%20in).\" class=\"vf-button vf-button--primary vf-button--pill\">Request a sponsorship brochure<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-box vf-box--normal vf-box-theme--quaternary | vf-u-margin__bottom--400\">\n      <h3 class=\"vf-box__heading\">\n                Warning                  <\/h3> \n        <p class=\"vf-box__text\">EMBL wishes to warn sponsors of EMBL conferences and courses of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer sponsorship opportunities on behalf of EMBL or affiliated with EMBL officials. 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