RNA Granules 2023

9-11 October 2023

De Vere Horsley Estate, Surrey, UK

Abstract deadline: 9 August 2023

Earlybird registration deadline: 9 August 2023

Registration is now open - Please note that accommodation is now full but we are still selling conference tickets

The assembly of biocondensates has recently emerged as a fundamental paradigm that controls the localisation and function of macromolecules, playing important roles during viral infections, cancer, or neurodegeneration. While seminal studies have helped us to better understand the cellular functions of biocondensates, how they assemble, or biophysical events driving phase separation, many fundamental questions remain unanswered.

To achieve a giant leap forward in our understanding of phase separation in biology, we will bring together in interdisciplinary spirit scientists applying a wide spectrum of approaches: i.e. cell biologists dissecting biocondensates function in diseases models, chemists/biophysicists studying principles underpinning biocondensates assembly, or mathematicians modelling phase separation.

This meeting will act as an excellent learning and career development forum for researchers at multiple stages of their careers. Given the field is still in its infancy, connections made today will drive excellent science for years to come

Topics will include:

• Gene expression and regulation
• Organelles and Localization
• Molecular interactions and functions
• Biocondensates and diseases
• Chemical Biology
• Phase separation 

Programme Coordinators for this event are: 

• Nicholas Locker, University of Surrey
• Susan Campbell, Sheffield Hallam University
• Tatyana Shelkovnikova, University of Sheffield
• Mark Ashe, University of Manchester

Confirmed speakers for this event are:

• Alan Drummond, University of Chicago
• Alessia Ruggieri, University of Heidelberg
• Dominique Weil, CNRS
• Alex Borodavka, University of Cambridge
• Archa Fox, University of Western Australia
• Tanja Mittaj, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Roy Parker, HHMI/University of Colorado Boulder
• Matthias Hentze, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
• Jernej Ule, UK Dementia Research Institute at King's College London

Oral communication slots are available at this meeting. All attendees, particularly researchers in the early stages of their career, are invited to submit a poster abstract for consideration as an oral communication. You can submit your abstract here.

Register now!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this meeting. For more details and to find out how you can get involved, please contact Hannah Atkins, Sponsorship Manager.

Event sponsored by:

Biochemical Society Bursaries

We offer a wide variety of bursaries to help you attend this event and save money on registration fees! Apply during the registration process for any of the following schemes:

Full, Early Career, and Student Bursaries: We offer bursaries of up to £300 to support the attendance of Full, Early Career, and Student members at our face-to-face and online scientific meetings, training events, and courses.

Care and Assistance Grants: We recognise that care needs and requirements can vary from individual to individual. These grants provide additional funding to cover participation in a Society meeting or training course. The grant is open to all additional support needs, including but not limited to, carer support, childcare, disability, and accessibility needs.

Stay Connected Bursaries: If you are currently on a career break, or have recently returned to work, these bursaries make it easier for members to remain engaged with the scientific community by covering the registration fees. Requests for financial support towards accommodation and travel will also be considered.

Not a member of the Biochemical Society? Join today and save up to £100 on your registration fee.