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• Frontiers and Challenges in Quantum Biology

  • Start
    16 Apr 2026
  • End
    17 Apr 2026
  • Location
    Copenhagen, Niels Bohr Institute

  In 1932, Niels Bohr outlined a set of speculative ideas on the possible relevance of quantum physics to living systems in his lecture “Light and Life,” delivered at the International Congress on Light Therapy in Copenhagen. Nearly a century later, this conference returns to the same city to revisit and develop those early ideas, bringing together researchers working at the interface of physics and biology in what has since become known as quantum biology.

  Taking place from 16–17 April at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, the meeting will provide an interdisciplinary forum for scientists interested in both the theoretical and experimental application of quantum concepts to biological systems. The programme will feature keynote talks by internationally recognised leaders in the field, alongside ample time for in-depth discussion and a poster session aimed at students and early-career researchers.

  Participation is free, but a registration is required due to limited seating. More details are available at: https://indico.nbi.ku.dk/event/2190/

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• MPDEE'26 - International Conference on Models in Population Dynamics, Ecology and Evolution

  • Start
    20 Apr 2026
  • End
    24 Apr 2026
  • Location
    Leicester, UK

  The meeting continues the annual conference series (MPDE/MPDEE) which started in 2007. It will consider applications of mathematical modelling to explore processes and mechanisms in various biological systems ranging from a cell to the human society. A special focus will be on the interplay between ecology and evolution across time and space, in particular under the effect of climate change. 

  MPDEE’26 is also expected to explore similarities between modelling techniques traditionally applied in ecology and evolution and those used in other life sciences with the purpose to enhance interdisciplinary approaches and to stimulate further advances in population dynamics, ecology and evolution.

  For more details, including important deadlines and registration fees, please visit the conference website at https://dbearup.github.io/mpdee26/

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• International Conference on Mathematical Neuroscience

  • Start
    2 Jun 2026
  • End
    5 Jun 2026
  • Location
    McGill University, Montreal, Canada

  https://www.crmath.ca/en/activities/#/type/activity/id/4076

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• BioInference2026 at St Andrews - Scotland

  • Start
    10 Jun 2026
  • End
    12 Jun 2026
  • Location
    St Andrews

  Dear all,

  We are thrilled to announce that BioInference2026 is going to St Andrews, Scotland, from the 10th to the 12th of June, 2026, see https://bioinference.github.io/2026/

  BioInference brings together researchers from statistics and mathematical modelling who work on biological systems, creating a lively space for exchanging ideas, sparking collaborations, and building community across all career stages.

  After last year’s successful three-day meeting in Bardonecchia, we’re excited to return with another three days packed with invited and contributed talks, poster sessions, and dedicated networking opportunities.

  CALL FOR ABSTRACTS:
  We now invite submissions for oral or poster presentations on any work involving mathematical modelling, statistical methods, or machine learning approaches for broadly interpreted biological problems. All presentations will be in person with no parallel sessions.

  Abstract deadline: 31 January 2026
  Submit here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8VlIsRWPs3acc1lkOw4Uap0IWmKVSVaDhcesLDRM0NEi_lg/viewform
  

  BIOINFERENCE 2026 INVITED SPEAKERS
  We are delighted to host an exceptional line-up of invited speakers:
  * Marta Belchior Lopes (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa)
  * Sokratia Georgaka (University of Manchester)
  * Jochen Kursawe (University of St’ Andrews)
  * Theo Kypraios (University of Nottingham)
  * Sara Wade (University of Edinburgh)
  * Michael Whitehouse (Imperial College London)
  * Konstantinos Zygalakis (University of Edinburgh)
  

  REGISTRATION
  Registration for the conference will open in 2026. The registration fee (covering three lunches and all coffee breaks) is expected to be around £100, thanks to the sponsorship of Elsevier, ESMTB, SMB, and University of St Andrews.
  

  MORE INFORMATION
  Learn more about the conference, past talks and posters, and this year’s host town, St Andrews, at: https://bioinference.github.io/2026/
  

  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at bioinference@gmail.com.
  

  Kind regards,
  

  Massimiliano on behalf of the 2026 BioInference Organisers
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  Dr. Massimiliano Tamborrino
  Reader (Associate Professor) and WIHEA Fellow
  Department of Statistics
  University of Warwick
  https://warwick.ac.uk/tamborrino
  

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• International Conference on Mathematical Models and Methods in Biosciences (Biomath)

  • Start
    14 Jun 2026
  • End
    19 Jun 2026
  • Location
    Bolyai Institute of the University of Szeged, Hungary

  Website: https://www.math.u-szeged.hu/biomath2026/

  The series is devoted to recent research in life sciences based on applications of mathematics as well as mathematics applied to, or motivated by, biological studies. It is a meeting forum for researchers who develop and apply mathematical and computational tools to the study of phenomena in the broad fields of biology, ecology, medicine, biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental science, etc.

  What does Biomath 2026 offer:
  • Presentations by top-class keynote speakers.
  • Opportunity to share your research.
  • Opportunity to publish in the journal Biomath (Scopus, DOAJ, MathSciNet, zbMATH), https://biomath.math.bas.bg/biomath/index.php/biomath
  • Opportunity to meet and interact with researchers in this interdisciplinary area, build links, and establish collaborative networks.
  • School for Young Scientists for kick-starting an academic career in Biomathematics.
  • Research stimulating environment at the Bolyai Institute of the University of Szeged.
  • Experiencing diverse cultures and backgrounds, as well as the rich historical heritage of the location.
  

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• Modelling and mathematical analysis of micro-swimmers in biology

  • Start
    6 Jul 2026
  • End
    10 Jul 2026
  • Location
    Université Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France

  This conference will provide an overview of the mathematical issues raised by microswimming - optimal control, fluid-structure interaction, geometric modeling, dynamics of active systems - and will highlight the challenges facing mathematicians in an inherently multidisciplinary field, where rigorous modeling meets the inventiveness of concrete applications. It will bring together master's students, doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers, researchers, teacher-researchers, and professionals from several fields: biology, mechanics, modeling, and mathematical analysis.

  https://www.lebesgue.fr/en/microSwim26
  

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• International conference on Mathematical Methods and Models in Biosciences (Biomath 2026)

  • Start
    14 Jul 2026
  • End
    19 Jul 2026
  • Location
    Szeged, Hungary

  The annual international conference on Mathematical Methods and Models in Biosciences (Biomath) will take place from 14 to 19 June 2026 at the Bolyai Institute of the University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.

  Biomath 2026 is devoted to recent research in life sciences based on applications of mathematics as well as mathematics applied to or motivated by biological studies. It is a multidisciplinary meeting forum for researchers who develop and apply mathematical and computational tools to the study of phenomena in the broad fields of biology, ecology, medicine, biophysics, biochemistry, pharmacokinetics, chemoinformatics, biotechnology, bioengineering, environmental science, etc.

  Contributed talks related to the scope of the conference are invited for presentation. Participants need to submit a one or two page abstract indicating clearly the significance of the reported results for the advancement of knowledge in biosciences. If the abstract is for a talk intended for the special session, please communicate this at the time of submission.

  Manuscripts based on the conference presentations are welcomed for submission to the journal Biomath (for Volume 15 (2026), the deadline is 30 September 2026).
  

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• Workshop in "Mathematical Approaches to Spatial Biology"

  • Start
    8 Sep 2026
  • End
    11 Sep 2026
  • Location
    University of Durham

  We are pleased to announce the “Mathematical Approaches to Spatial Biology” symposium, which will take place at Durham University, UK, from Tuesday 8 September to Friday 11 September 2026.

  This four-day symposium will focus on the theory and applications of mathematical models for biological systems in which space and structure play a fundamental role. Topics will range from PDEs and agent-based models to multiscale and mean-field approaches, bringing together theoretical and applied mathematicians interested in understanding and validating biological mechanisms in complex spatiotemporal systems.

  The list of confirmed speakers and the preliminary programme are available on the workshop website:

  https://sites.google.com/view/durham-spatial-biology/
  

  Thanks to generous support from the ICMS and Durham University, we can fund the attendance of a number of early career researchers, and researchers from developing countries.

  Please fill out the application form below by March 31st, 2026, to apply to attend and/or receive financial support:

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccOpA_JOIroyARG6Atwgx4-k0ymah89AoE8h-YWYBnChqkHg/viewform

  We look forward to seeing you in Durham!

  Giulia Celora, Valeria Giunta, Andrew Krause, and Denis Patterson
  

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