September 9 - 11, 2026, Valencia, Spain
Integrative Synthetic & Systems Biology for a Resilient Future
ABOUT
In response to scientific challenges, there is a clear need to strengthen international collaboration, particularly in the fields of synthetic and systems biology. The international symposium INTEGRATIVE SYNTHETIC & SYSTEMS BIOLOGY FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE is organized as part of the events celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Institute for Integrative Systems Biology (I2SysBio), a joint center of the University of Valencia and CSIC. This milestone coincides with I2SysBio’s ambition to consolidate itself as an international reference in Systems and Synthetic Biology.
The symposium aims to provide a forum for scientific exchange between leading international researchers and members of I2SysBio, with special emphasis on fostering meaningful and long-lasting research collaborations. Rather than addressing broad global issues in isolation, the meeting will focus on integrative approaches that connect multiple levels of biological organization, from molecular components to cellular networks and ecological systems. Through presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will explore shared research interests, complementary methodologies, and pathways for joint initiatives. The ultimate goal is to cultivate collaborative relationships that advance scientific knowledge while strengthening I2SysBio’s role as a hub for integrative systems and synthetic biology.
Keynotes
Round Tables
Posters
The meeting will feature exclusively keynote lectures by a distinguished international selection of experts.
Round-table discussions led by international experts will encourage active exchange and debate.
Scientific poster presentations will serve to showcase I2SysBio’s research activities marking its Xth anniversary.
SPEAKERS
PROGRAM & VENUE
FIRST DAY (Botanic Garden), Sep. 9th
SECOND DAY (PCUV), Sep. 10th
THIRD DAY (PCUV), Sep. 11th
SPONSORS
▶︎ Victor De Lorenzo, National Center of Biotechnology (CNB, CSIC)
▶︎ Mafalfa Dias, Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG)
▶︎ Jordi Garcia Ojalvo, Pompeu Fabra University
▶︎ Junkal Garmendia, Agrobiotech Institute (IDAB-CSIC)
▶︎ Louis Lambrechts, Pasteur Institute
▶︎ Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Imperial College London
▶︎ Isabel Rocha, NOVA University Lisbon
ROUND TABLES LEADERS
▶︎ Saul Ares, National Center of Biotechnology (CNB, CSIC)
▶︎ Susanna Manrubia, Spanish National Museum of Natural History
▶︎ María Suárez-Diez, Wageningen University
▶︎ Paul E. Turner, Yale University
16:00-16-30 Opening Ceremony
16:30-17:30 Keynote Lecture by Victor De Lorenzo: "Programming bacteria for microbiome interventions: the issues and the tools"
17:30-19:00 Round Table 1: Does Biology Need More Theory?
19:00-20:00 Welcome Cocktail
09:00-09:30 Jordi García Ojalvo: "Learning in cells: lessons from and for human and machine learning"
09:30-10:00 Mafalda Dias: "Reading evolutionary constraint with deep learning: from rare disease to endangered species"
10:00-10:15 Discussion with Jordi García Ojalvo and Mafalda Dias
10:15-10:45 Coffee Break
10:45-11:00 Promega Presentation
11:00-11:30 Louis Lambrechts: "Disentangling climate and mosquito drivers of Zika virus transmission in Africa"
11:30-12:00 Junkal Garmendia: "Bacterial adaptation takes center stage in the human oral-lung axis: the COPD case"
12:00-12:15 Discussion with Louis Lambrechts and Junkal Garmendia
12:15-13:45 Round Table 2: Systems and Synthetic Biology for One Health
13:45-15:30 Lunch and Poster session
15:30-16:00 Isabel Rocha: "In silico-guided design of microbial sustainable production of chemicals"
16:00-16:30 Rodrigo Ledesma: "Synthetic biology for a resilient food system"
16:30-16:45 Discussion with Isabel Rocha and Rodrigo Ledesma
16:45-17:15 Coffee Break
17:15-18:45 Round Table 3: Education and Outreach in Systems and Synthetic Biology
21:00-23:00 Delegates' Dinner
09:00-10:30 Round Table 4: How do Synthetic and Systems Biology Foster the Bioeconomy?
10:30-1:00 Closing Ceremony & Coffee Break
11:00-12:30 Meetings with National Delegate of CL6-Horizon Europe (Jose Manuel González, CDTI)
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
J. Buceta, P. Carbonell, P. Domingo, S. García, R. González, J. Peretó
I2SysBio, CSIC-UV
OVERVIEW
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VENUE Sep. 10th-11th
Marie Curie Auditorium
Parque Científico de la Universitat de València
Carrer del Catedràtic Agustín Escardino Benlloch 9, 46980 Paterna (València)
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