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6th VAAM Discussion Meeting Microbial Cell Biology

Join us for this conference on the cell biology of bacteria and archaea. Whether you are a PhD student, postdoc, or group leader, this is an excellent opportunity to engage with the latest research, network, and enjoy a relaxed professional atmosphere. Don’t miss your chance to connect with others passionate about prokaryotes and the mechanisms that govern their subcellular organization and dynamics.

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Scope
This meeting aims to bring together scientists from Germany and abroad to discuss the latest results and developments in the field of bacterial and archaeal cell biology. It covers the full breadth of this research area, including topics such as:

Cell wall biosynthesis & cell division
DNA organization & dynamics
Membrane compartments, microcompartments & biomolecular condensates
Secretion systems & cell motility
Cellular signalling, cell cycle regulation & development
Metabolic superstructures
Multicellular organization
Imaging techniques
etc

Program
The scientific program comprises five sessions with talks given by international keynote speakers as well as speakers selected on the basis of submitted abstracts. A poster session will provide additional opportunities for scientific discussions. Moreover, early-career scientists will have the ability to interact with invited speakers in Meet-the-Speakers sessions.

Invited speakers:

Anjana Badrinarayanan (National Centre for Biological Sciences, India)
Christophe Grangeasse (CNRS, France)
Luning Liu (University of Liverpool, UK)
Tessa Quax (University of Groningen, Netherlands)
Susan Schlimpert (John Innes Centre, UK)
A detailed program will be available about four weeks before the start of the meeting.

Venue
The meeting will take place at the "Alter Behring-Gutshof", a historic manor house close to the city center of Marburg that has been remodeled into an event and conference location. It offers a cozy and interactive environment that fosters interactions among the participants.

Please note that, due to its historic nature, the conference venue is not fully barrier-free.
 

Registration
The registration deadline is: August 24, 2026

The conference fees are

180 € for PhD and undergraduate students
290 € for group leaders, postdocs and industry representatives
The fees include coffee breaks as well as lunches and dinners at the conference venue.

To register click here: Eventbrite Link

Please register early, as there are only a limited number of slots available.

Abstract submission
The abstract submission deadline is: August 24, 2026

During the check-out process, you can indicate whether you would like to submit an abstract and apply for a talk or poster presentation.

To submit an abstract, please send your text (title, author list, affiliations, abstract) in Word format to: mcb2026@uni-marburg.de

Travel
Marburg can be easily reached by train or car. The nearest airport is Frankfurt (FRA), from where there are regular train services to Marburg via Frankfurt Central Station.

Accomodation
Marburg offers a good selection of hotels, guesthouses, and B&Bs, as well as a newly constructed youth hostel. Early booking is recommended to guarantee affordable accommodation near the venue.