Epigenetics-2025, from mechanisms to disease
An international conference from the Genetics Society
Details
When? Wednesday 23 April 2025
Where? Hilton Hotel, 4 Lanyon Place Belfast Northern Ireland, BT1 3LP
#Epigenetics2025An international conference from the Genetics Society
*This conference is now closed for bookings*
This three day conference will run from Wednesday 23rd to Friday 25nd April 2025 in Belfast
Meeting background
This international conference will bring together leading experts to foster dynamic discussions on the latest breakthroughs in epigenetics. It will cover mechanisms of epigenetic regulation across various fields and explore how these mechanisms are deregulated in disease states. The Epigenetics-2025 conference will also provide a platform for early-career and senior scientists to collaborate, exchange ideas, and present their most recent scientific findings.
The conference will be organized into the following sessions:
- Epigenetic Mechanisms 1: cis-regulatory elements
- Epigenetic Mechanisms 2: Chromatin repression
- Epigenetic Mechanisms 3: 3D genome organization
- Epigenetic flow of information 1: Stem cells and early embryo
- Epigenetic flow of information 2: Immune cells
- Epigenetic dysregulation in disease 1: Complex diseases
- Epigenetic dysregulation in disease 2: Cancer epigenomics
Delegates will have the opportunity to visit historical attractions in Belfast, such as the Titanic Museum, as well as other notable sites in Northern Ireland, including the Giant's Causeway (not included in the conference cost).
Programme
Please download the programme for more information. This programme is subject to change, and a final programme will be available to download in due course.
Invited speakers
Christa Buecker - University of Vienna
Wendy Bickmore - University of Edinburgh
Rob Klose - University of Oxford
Giacomo Cavalli - University of Montpellier
Marieke Oudelaar - Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eileen Furlong - The European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Joshua Brickman - University of Copenhagen
Joost Gribnau - Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam
Parinaz Mehdipour - University of Oxford
Edward Chuong - University of Colorado
Jorge Ferrer - The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology
Emma Farley - University of California San Diego
Kristian Helin - The Institute of Cancer Research
Jason Carrol - University of Cambridge
Celine Vallot - Institut Curie
Axel Behrens - The Institute of Cancer Research
Organisers
Yaser Atlasi - Queens University Belfast
Michelle Holland - King's College London
Adrian Bracken - Trinity College Dublin
Helen Rowe - Queen Mary University of London
Abstracts
All abstracts will be considered. To submit an abstract please log into your mySociety member account, then follow the instructions at the bottom of this page to submit an abstract. Non-members, please create an account in mySociety and then follow the instructions as above.
The deadline for abstract submission has been extended until midnight 26th January 2025, and a decision will be made by 10th February 2025. You can also download the abstract submission form in advance.
Registration instructions
Early bird registration deadline is 23rd February. Please log into your mySociety member account (if you're not a member then you can create an account), then click ‘Book this event' at the top of this page.
Cost
When booking, there will be the option to book as a Genetics Society member or non-member, or student. Please note that registration rates do not include the Gala dinner, this must be added on during booking.
Early bird rates will be available until 23rd February 2025, when new rates will be released. Virtual attendance will not be available at this event. Bookings will close on 23rd March 2025.
Booking rates
Member: £400
Non-member: £450
Student member: £350
This conference is now closed for bookings
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the conference registration cost, below are several local options:
The Hilton Belfast - The conference venue
Clayton Hotel Belfast - 15 minute walk
Europa Hotel - 16 minute walk
Holiday Inn Belfast - 20 minute walk
You can find information about the Genetics Society grants, including the Junior Scientist Conference grant, and Carers award, on their website.
About the venue and city
The Hilton Belfast is 0.5 miles from the city centre, and is easily accessible by bike, train, car, or by foot. The venue is a 6 minute walk from the Lanyon Place train station, and a 17 minutes walk from the Great Victoria Street train station. Parking is available on site, please see the Hilton website for more details.
George Best Belfast City Airport is 8 miles away, Belfast International Airport is 19 miles away.
You may need a to apply for a visa to visit Northern Ireland, through UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI), you can find more information on the NI Direct government services website.
You may need a to apply for a visa to visit Northern Ireland, through UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI), you can find more information on the NI Direct government services website.
Optional Tourist Attractions
Visit Belfast have kindly offered discounted rates to local attractions, exclusive to conference delegates. You can also view a full list of site seeing tours.
Special requirements
The Hilton Belfast is fully accessible, if you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation before 1st April = 100% refund less 25% administration fee
Cancellation between 1st - 15 April = 50% refund less 25% administration fee
Cancellation from 16th April onwards or non-attendance at the event = 0% refund
Contact
This Genetics Society event is being supported by the Royal Society of Biology.
Please direct all meeting or booking queries to Lucy Eckersley at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3445.
Please direct all meeting or booking queries to Lucy Eckersley at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3445.
Sponsorship
We would like to thank our silver sponsors, biomodal and Parse Biosciences for their support.
If you would like to sponsor this event, please see our sponsorship information, and contact Lucy Eckersley at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3445.
With thanks to The Company of Biologists, for their support of this conference. Find out more about their work on social media at @Co_Biologists.
If you would like to sponsor this event, please see our sponsorship information, and contact Lucy Eckersley at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3445.
With thanks to The Company of Biologists, for their support of this conference. Find out more about their work on social media at @Co_Biologists.
Code of Conduct
We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities and we support diversity throughout. We proactively promote a culture of inclusivity within our discipline and the broader community. It is vital that everyone attending is free from any form of harassment or discrimination, feels comfortable and safe, and has the opportunity for an enjoyable experience. By attending this event, you agree to abide by this code of conduct.