The Astbury Conversation 2026 - Designing Biology

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Register now for the Astbury Conversation 2026

The Astbury Conversation – a world class cross-disciplinary conference on understanding life at molecular detail – will return to the University of Leeds on 20-21 April 2026 with a bold new theme: Designing Biology.

Over two days, this event will bring together international experts in structural and chemical biology, biophysics, and biotechnology to explore how biology can be engineered from the bottom up and top down, and from the underpinning research technologies that shape the field to applications. 

·       Keynote lectures from global leaders in the field

·       Contributed talks, poster sessions and flash presentations

·       Opportunities to network and collaborate across disciplines  

You’ll hear from our stellar speaker line-up including: 

George Burslem, University of PennsylvaniaSheena Radford, Astbury Centre, University of Leeds
Bruno Correia, EPFL, SwitzerlandSusan Rosser, University of Edinburgh 
Roland Dunbrack, Fox Chase Cancer Center, PhiladelphiaDora Tang, Saarland University, Germany
Kerstin Göpfrich, Heidelberg University, GermanyBruce Turnbull, Astbury Centre, University of Leeds
Wendell Lim, University of CaliforniaHelen Walden, University of Glasgow
Stephen Mann, University of Bristol  

 

Whether you're a researcher, student, or industry professional, join the Astbury Conversation to hear the latest thinking, connect with peers and shape the future of molecular science. 

Explore the programme and register.   

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Venue Name
Esther Simpson Building
Venue Address
Esther Simpson Building.
University of Leeds,
Lyddon Terrace,
Leeds,
LS2 9LA