The FEBS workshop “Conservation and Diversity of Gene Regulatory Mechanisms Across Eukaryotes” aims to bridge the gap between research on gene transcription regulation in model and non-model organisms. While model organisms have driven discoveries in gene expression, non-model systems offer unique insights into the conservation and diversity of regulatory mechanisms, including chromatin organization. The event will bring together researchers working on yeasts, flies, plants, mammals, and other less-studied organisms, using genomics, structural biology, and computational approaches. With enthusiastic support from invited speakers, this workshop will foster interdisciplinary discussions and highlight the evolutionary and mechanistic aspects of gene transcription across diverse systems.

Organizers: Folkert van Werven

Hosted in the picturesque setting of Arantzazu, Spain, this FEBS Workshop – the  22nd European Workshop on Bacterial Protein Toxins (ETOX 2025) – gathers experts to explore critical developments in bacterial toxicology. Key topics will include the mechanisms of bacterial secretion systems (T3SS, T4SS, T5SS, T6SS, and T7SS), toxin–host interactions and immune response, and toxin structure and function. Esteemed speakers from around the globe will guide these sessions, joined by emerging scientists selected from abstracts.

The organizers, alongside an international advisory board, invite applications from researchers worldwide, with a submission deadline of 31 January 2025. Join us for an inspiring journey into the molecular world of bacterial protein toxins and a chance to foster collaborative advancements in this vital field.

Organizers: David Albesa-Jové, Patricia Bernal

The FEBS Young Scientists’ Forum (YSF) is a popular event for about 100 PhD students and postdocs mostly from the FEBS area that takes place in conjunction with – and just before – the annual FEBS Congress. Selected applicants are supported by FEBS grants. The YSF comprises opportunities for participants to present their own research work, receive career advice, hear and meet keynote lecturers, and enjoy a social programme. YSF participants also go on to experience the FEBS Congress, which is one of the largest gatherings in the biosciences in the area of Europe and neighbouring regions.

The 24th FEBS Young Scientists’ Forum (YSF 2025) will be held in early July 2025, in Sapanca, Türkiye, just ahead of the 49th FEBS Congress in Istanbul.

“Welcome to the FEBS 2025 Congress in the magnificent city of Istanbul, where the crossroads of history and modernity meet, creating an inspiring backdrop for our gathering. We invite you to five days of scientific discovery, collaboration and unforgettable experiences.” Read the full welcome message here. 

The FEBS Congress in 2025 will include several plenary lectures from outstanding research leaders, for inspiration and a broad perspective on recent research progress across the molecular and cellular life sciences; symposia sessions offering deeper dives into important research areas; special sessions for additional interest; and opportunities for those attending to be active participants by presenting their own work as talks or posters. See you in Istanbul!

The 2025 FEBS Advanced Lecture Course “Functional genomics of metabolic diseases” offers a unique meeting opportunity for early career scientists in the fields of functional genomics and metabolic diseases and particularly aims to cross-fertilize the fields. This is essential to understand human disease mechanisms and functional genomics-based discovery and intervention strategies towards personalized medicine.

Organizers: Nicolas Venteclef