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MolBiyoKon'26

MolBiyoKon'26

Invitation

 

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the Molecular Biology Association, it is a great honor to invite you to the 10th International Congress of the Molecular Biology Association of Türkiye (MolBiyoKon’26), which will be held from September 17 to 19, 2026 at Acıbadem University in İstanbul.

Founded in 2011, the Molecular Biology Association aims to bring together the community of molecular biologists from Turkey and abroad to support the advancement of this rapidly evolving field. As a landmark 10th anniversary event, MolBiyoKon’26 will provide an international platform for researchers from various scientific backgrounds to disseminate research results, exchange innovative ideas, and inspire students to pursue excellence in life sciences.

The scientific program of MolBiyoKon’26 will encompass a broad spectrum of disciplines essential to modern biology, including cell biology, neuroscience, immunology, cancer biology, and developmental biology. Furthermore, the congress aims to highlight the integration of bioinformatics, biotechnology, and genetic engineering in addressing complex biological questions.

A central objective of this year's meeting is the fostering of critical synergies between basic and translational researchers. By bridging basic discoveries with health applications, the congress aims to showcase how molecular insights are translated into clinical impacts, such as new drug developments, personalized medicine, and advanced gene therapies.

Following our established tradition, the congress will feature keynote lectures from world-renowned speakers, selected oral presentations, and a vibrant poster session designed to foster collaborative discourse. Stay tuned in for the updates.

İstanbul, a city that uniquely bridges two continents, provides a magnificent and historic setting for this milestone event. As a global crossroads, İstanbul offers an inspiring atmosphere that fosters both academic collaboration and innovation. We hope you will take the time to explore and enjoy the historical and cultural beauty of our city during your visit.

We look forward to welcoming you to İstanbul for an inspiring and productive scientific exchange that will continue to promote the progress of life science research in Turkey.
 

Dr. Tolga Sütlü
Congress President
 

On behalf of the The Organizing Committee, 10th International Congress of the Molecular Biology Association of Turkey (MolBiyoKon’26)

General Information

 

Congress Venue
Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University
İçerenköy, Kayışdağı Cd. No:32-36, 34638 Ataşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye

Congress Dates
MolBiyoKon'26    17-19 September 2026

Congress Language
Official congress language is English. All plenary lectures, panels, sessions, oral and poster presentations will be presented in English. Congress proceedings book will be published in English. No simultaneous translation will be available throughout the congress.

Certificate of Attendance
All registered participants who attend the conference will receive a certificate of attendance. Certificate of attendance will be presented in PDF format and only distributed digitally. You can download your certificate of attendance through MolBiyoKon26 Online Registration Platform once the congress has concluded.

Abstract Book
Congress abstract book will be published digitally in English only.

Congress Secretariat
In previous years, all our scientific congresses have been organized with dedication and commitment of congress organizing committee and MBD board of directors. In 2026 a professional congress organizer, evronas events will be handling all secretarial work and help us focus on the scientific content. Please do not hesitate to contact [email protected] for all requests and inquiries.

Important Dates

15 May 2026Early Bird Registration Deadline
31 July 2026Abstract Submission Deadline
15 August 2026Regular Registration Deadline
14 August 2026Abstract Evaluation Results
17-19 September 2026        MolBiyokon'26

Committees

 

Congress President

Tolga Sütlü – Acıbadem University


Congress Secretary

Umut İnci Onat – Acıbadem University
 

Scientific Committee

Arzu Çelik – Boğaziçi University
İbrahim Yaman – Boğaziçi University
Güneş Özhan – İzmir Institute of Technology
Atakan Ekiz – İzmir Institute of Technology
Tolga Sütlü – Acıbadem University
Umut İnci Onat – Acıbadem University
Nuri Öztürk – Gebze Technical University
Umut Şahin – Sabancı University
Duygu Kuzuoğlu Öztürk – Sabancı University
Ceren Çıracı – Istanbul Technical University
Bahar Değirmenci Uzun – Bilkent University
Sreeparna Banerjee – Middle East Technical University
 

Organizing Committee

Tolga Sütlü – Acıbadem University
Umut İnci Onat – Acıbadem University
Eda Tahir Turanlı  – Acıbadem University
Batu Erman – Acıbadem University
Nazan Saner – Acıbadem University
Zeynep Tokcaer Keskin – Acıbadem University
Nazlı Keskin – Acıbadem University
Ahmet Can Timuçin – Acıbadem University
Dilay Hazal Ayhan – Acıbadem University
Eda Süer – Acıbadem University
Neslihan Zohrap - Acıbadem University

Speakers

 

Information will be announced when available.

Scientific Program

 

Information will be announced when available.

Grants

 

Molecular Biology Association of Turkey will provide registration grants for it's young researcher members. Please find below grant application guidelines:

All applicants should :
- be a member of Molecular Biology Association of Turkey
- be under the age of 35 (born on or after 1991)
- complete their congress registration payment
- apply for grant via the online registration platform before August 3rd, 2026.

Applicants who meet the requirements will be evaluated by the organizing committee and informed about the status of their application before August 14th, 2026.

Please select the grant application registration type when applying through our online registration platform. You will be asked to upload a document showing your age.

Abstract Submission

 

 

Molecular Biology Researchers!
 

We encourage you to submit your work and present it during the MolBiyoKon26’. Contribute to the enriched scientific program and publish your abstract in the congress proceedings book. Each presenter is entitled to present 1 abstract either as a poster or a short oral presentation, however there is no limit on the number of abstracts you are an author in. Please note that all presenting authors should be registered to the congress for their abstract to be evaluated and accepted.
 
Abstract submission deadline is end of day Friday, July 31st, 2026. No abstracts will be accepted after this deadline.
 
Minor amendments on abstracts can be submitted before this deadline. After the abstracts are sent to the scientific committee for evaluation, they cannot be amended.
 
All submitted abstracts will be evaluated by at least 2 referees appointed by the scientific committee in double blind method. The result of abstract evaluations will be sent to submitters via e-mail within 30 days after the abstract submission ends.
 
Poster and Oral presentations will be available at MolBiyoKon26’. Since the oral presentations slots are limited, some authors who submit their abstracts to be presented as oral presentations might be asked to change their presentation type to poster. This information will be available on the evaluation result information letters.

Abstract Submission Guidelines 

  • All abstracts will be submitted in English.
  • The title of the abstract should be written in “First Letter Uppercase and Rest of the Word Lowercase”.
  • Make sure to list authors in the correct order and select the presenting author when asked.
  • Indicate full author affiliations (full institution name, city, and state) in English.
  • All abstracts should be structured in 4 parts and below headers should be included in the abstract:
    • Background/Aim
    • Materials and Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusion
  • Abstracts will not be allowed to exceed 300 words (excluding titles).
  • Text should be concise and clear. Abbreviations should be defined at first mention.
  • Take careful consideration for typing errors
  • List minimum 3, maximum 5 keywords.

 
Poster and Oral presentation guidelines

  • Posters should be prepared and printed with the dimensions:
    70cm width and 100cm height.  
  • Presenters are expected to print and bring their poster to the congress. The congress secretariat will not provide a poster printing service.​
  • Oral presentations are encouraged to prepare a 5-10 slide presentation.
  • Each oral presentation is expected to present around 10-12 minutes followed by a 3-5 minute discussion period. Please be advised that the durations of presentations are subject to change according to final program of the congress.

 

All abstract related questions and requests can be sent to [email protected]

Registration

 
You can register through our Online Registration Platform. 
 
 

Registration Type

Early Bird
Before May 16th
Regular
From 16th to August 16th
Late
After August 16th

Academician - Member

8.500 TL

10.000 TL

12.000 TL

Academician - Non-Member

10.000 TL

11.500 TL

13.500 TL

Student - Member

5.500 TL

6.500 TL

7.000 TL

Student - Non-Member

6.500 TL

7.500 TL

8.000 TL

Industry Representative

15.000 TL

17.500 TL

20.000 TL

 

All registration prices include:

  • Congress materials (name badge, congress bag, etc.)
  • Lunches and coffee breaks during the congress
  • Certificate of attendance
  • VAT %20

Registration Cancellation Policy

  • Full refund except for bank/credit card charges until July 31st, 2026.
  • 50% refund for cancellations made between July 31st and August 31st, 2026.
  • No refund for cancellations made after August 31st, 2026.
  • All cancellation requests must be done in writing to [email protected] and confirmed in order to be valid. Refunds will be made after the end of the congress.

Sponsorship

 

Please contact us to request a sponsorship and exhibition prospectus.

Congress Secretariat


Phone           : +90 0212 296 0460
E-posta         : [email protected]  

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