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 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

An in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the ageing process, the immune response in old age, and the role of both processes on the pathophysiology of age-related diseases is crucial for defining strategies and treatments to improve health in old age and thereby developing sustainable future societies. This FEBS Workshop will combine the topics of immunology, metabolism and ageing in a unique way to highlight the intricate interplay of immunological and metabolic functions in the context of ageing and cellular senescence. Our meeting will bring together internationally renowned experts in immunological, metabolic and ageing research and provide ample opportunities for scientific exchange and informal interactions. We aim to connect experienced scientists and young researchers to foster potential collaborations and, hopefully, future careers to contribute to solutions for the biomedical challenges caused by the ongoing demographic shift. The deadline for abstract submission and application is 30 June 2025.

Organizers: Birgit Weinberger

Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases (AARS) are valuable models for studying the evolution of enzyme selectivity and the genetic code. Their key role in protein synthesis places them as central figures in the rapidly developing fields of synthetic biology, drug design, and human biomedicine. The FEBS Special Meeting ‘Expanding frontiers in aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase research’ will present a unique opportunity to discuss various aspects of the AARS research, including mechanisms, evolution, cellular function, and diseases, jointly with AARS-related topics such as protein quality control and peptide synthesis and evolution. A session promoting interactions between basic scientists, physicians, the pharmaceutical industry and patients with AARS-related diseases will be organized to support cross-field interactions in Europe and worldwide.

Organizers: Ita Gruic-Sovulj, Lluis Ribas de Pouplana, Morana Dulic, Jasmina Rokov-Plavec, Marko Mocibob, Igor Zivkovic