Next Generation in Infection Biology Microsymposium

6 June 2025

Overview

Infectious diseases are among the most prevalent causes of human illness and death in the world. Pathogens infect humans and all life forms on Earth, being able to cross species barriers, thereby adversely impacting human and planetary health. Fundamental research in infection biology is urgently needed to find therapies for longstanding and emerging infectious diseases.  

The EMBL Conference ‘The next generation in infection biology’ is a platform for late-stage postdoctoral scientists in the field of infection biology to present their work and connect with the leading European institutions in infection biology. The speakers will be chosen for their track record of research accomplishments and their high-reaching future plans. The audience will have the unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge science presented by the rising leaders in this field. The institutional partners will provide discussion and networking opportunities to connect and shape the future league of infection biologists in Europe.

Speakers

Gizem Özbaykal-Guler
Research Fellow, London School of Hygiene and tropical medicine, United Kingdom

Luuk Loeff
Postdoctoral researcher, Universität Zurich, Switzerland

Mélanie Foulon
Postdoctoral Fellow, Université de Genève, Switzerland

Programme

Time (Europe/Berlin)Session
09:30-09:35Welcome, EMBL & Infection biology – Eva Kowalinski (Group leader, EMBL grenoble)
09:35-10:15Mélanie Foulon (Postdoctoral Fellow, Université de Genève, Switzerland)
10:15-10:55Luuk Loeffe (Postdoctoral researcher, Universität Zurich, Switzerland)
10:55-11:25Coffee break
11:25-12:05Gizem Ozbaykal-Guler (Research Fellow, London School of Hygiene and tropical medicine, United Kingdom)
12:05-12:10Closing remarks – Kristina Djinović-Carugo (Head of Site, EMBL Grenoble)

Information for participants

Travel to EMBL Grenoble

Accommodation near EMBL Grenoble

Site entry request for the conference

Date: 6 June 2025

Location: EMBL Grenoble


Attendence to the sympsoium is free of charge
if you require site entry for the EPN campus please write to: events@embl.fr


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