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EMBO Workshop

Cancer in young adults: from correlation to causation

04 – 07 February 2026 | Chennai, India

  • Registration Deadline
  • 19 January 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 19 January 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 25 January 2026
  • Payment Deadline
  • 19 January 2026

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About the Workshop

In the past thirty years, the incidence of the most prevalent cancer types has risen by approximately 80% among young adults who are under 50 years old globally. This situation is especially troubling for India, considering that more than half of its population are under 50 years. The reason for this increase in incidence is unclear due to insufficient understanding of etiology and mechanisms. Recent advances in multidimensional data analysis, encompassing clinical observations and omics-based exposome studies, are facilitating a preliminary understanding of the underlying causes of cancer in young adults. This EMBO Workshop will address epidemiology, emerging risk factors and strategies, gene-environment interactions, etiology and molecular pathologies, biological foundations and molecular mechanisms, preclinical experimental and simulation models, as well as precision medicine and treatment modalities. This EMBO Workshop will support in addressing challenges by enhancing our knowledge via collaborative efforts.


About EMBO Courses and Workshops

EMBO Courses and Workshops are selected for their excellent scientific quality and timelines, provision of good networking activities for all participants and speaker gender diversity (at least 40% of speakers must be from the underrepresented gender).

Organisers are encouraged to implement measures to make the meeting environmentally more sustainable.

 
 

Programme

 

Registration

  • Registration Deadline
  • 19 January 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 19 January 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 25 January 2026
  • Payment Deadline
  • 19 January 2026

 

  • STUDENT/POSTDOCS EUR 85
  • ACADEMIC EUR 300
  • INDUSTRY EUR 770
  • STUDENT/POSTDOCS INR 7000
  • ACADEMIC INR 12000
  • INDUSTRY INR 25000

Registration includes:

  • Access to all the session of the workshop
  • Excursion
  • Tea/Coffee, Lunch, and Gala dinner
  • Soft copy of the abstract book and EMBO bags

Excluding accommodation

Registration information

Prices in Indian Rupee (INR) ONLY apply to local participants i.e. participants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar.

Payment

Payments can be made only via bank transfers using the following information. For fee payments from India, the applicable rate is in INR(₹). For fee payments from outside India, the Euro (€) rate applies. Please note that once payment has been made, send an email to chennaiworkshop2026@gmail.com with a screenshot/electronic receipt of the payment. Without it, we will be unable to keep track of payments.

Bank name: City Union Bank Ltd.

Branch name / code: Ayyappanthangal branch / 300

Bank address: No.1 Ramachandra Nagar, Ayyappanthangal, Chennai-600056

Account holder name: Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU)

Account type: Current Account

Account number: 510909010044955

SWIFT code: CIUBIN5M (for international transactions)

IFSC/RTGS code: CIUB0000300 (for transaction in India)

MICR code: 600054038

Bank Phone number: 044-24765445 / 91-9382270974

Cancellation Policy

The registration fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances after payment has been made. In an emergency, participants may indicate their unavailability through email notification at chennaiworkshop2026@gmail.com.

Selection criteria

The quality and scientific merit of the abstract will be evaluated by the scientific committee.

Abstract guidelines

The abstract must not exceed 300 words, excluding the names and affiliations of the authors. Abstracts submitted by project fellows and undergraduate and Ph.D. students must have the supervisor's or principal investigator's name, affiliation, and contact information.

Poster specifications

4 feet width X 3 feet height in landscape format.

Travel grants and registration fee waivers

Travel grants and registration fee waivers are available for participants.

Selection of awardees is handled directly by the organizers. EMBO travel grants and registration fee waivers are allocated on the basis of the quality of the submitted abstract.

Applicants do not need to apply separately for these but should indicate on the registration form if they wish to be considered.

Additional travel grants are available for EMBC Associate Member States Chile, India, Singapore and Taiwan.

Child care grants

EMBO Courses and Workshops offers grants to offset additional childcare costs incurred by participants or speakers when participating at any EMBO Courses and Workshop funded meeting. Eligible costs include fees for a caregiver or child-care facility, travel costs for a caregiver, or travel costs for taking the child to the meeting etc. Please indicate on the registration form whether you would like to be considered for the grant. Please also describe how you intend to use the childcare grant and specify the sum that you will need.

Accessibility grants

EMBO offers accessibility grants to support participants at EMBO Courses & Workshops with any access needs. These grants cover up to 500 Euros for any additional costs e.g. to adapt the conference environment, or to be accompanied by someone to assist them where necessary.

Participants with access needs may apply for a grant via the registration system of the related EMBO event, or by emailing the organizers of the related EMBO event directly.


Code of conduct

Anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy

At EMBO, we believe that harassment and discriminatory behaviour are unacceptable in any setting.

Media and communications policy

Recording or communication of the presented data needs to be agreed upon by all concerned.

EMBO's code of conduct is applicable for all participants of this EMBO meeting and can be found here.

 

Contact

Ananda Mukherjee

Email: chennaiworkshop2026@gmail.com​

 

 

Venue

IIT Alumni Industry Interaction Center

IIT Madras Research Park

10th Floor, C Block, Kanagam Road

Taramani, Chennai, 600113

Accommodation

There are various hotels and inexpensive service apartments nearby. All of these hotels are a short autorickshaw or Uber ride from the venue. Ginger Hotel is located in IIT Madras Research Park. Participants can book their accommodations according to their convenience.

Transport

IIT Madras Research Park is well connected by various modes of transport:

By Taxi/Autorickshaw: Readily accessible from any part of Chennai, including the Chennai International Airport and major railway stations. Taxi and app-based ride services offer direct and convenient connectivity.

By Train/Metro: The closest suburban railway stations are Taramani and Thiruvanmiyur (both on the MRTS line), within walking distance or a short auto ride from the research park.

From Chennai Central Station: Take an MRTS train via Chintadaripet to Taramani, or use taxi services for a direct route (approximately 30–40 minutes, depending on traffic).

From the Airport: Taxi or auto services are the fastest; public transport by bus or train is also available with one or two changes.

About the Area

The IIT Madras Research Park is a premier innovation ecosystem and India's first university-based research park. It houses over 250 R&D companies, more than 3,000 professionals, and facilities that foster extensive industry-academia collaboration. The campus is modern, GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) three-star rated, and equipped with green technology, networked infrastructure, and a bustling professional atmosphere.

The Research Park is located in the Taramani area, adjacent to the main IIT Madras campus, which is one of India's leading science and engineering institutions. The locality is recognized for its academic focus, safe environment, and vibrant tech community.

Chennai is known for its culture and natural beauty. Popular sites near the Research Park include:

  • Guindy National Park – One of India's few urban national parks, with rich biodiversity.
  • Chennai Snake Park – Adjacent to Guindy, with extensive reptile exhibits.
  • Marina Beach – Second longest urban beach in the world and a popular spot for both locals and tourists due to its long stretch of sandy shores, vibrant atmosphere, and many recreational activities.
  • Temples and Heritage Sites – Ashtalakshmi Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple, and Mahabalipuram (historic UNESCO site, about an hour south of the city).

Sustainability at the meeting

The EMBO Courses & Workshops Programme assesses meetings based on the proposal and implementation of sustainability measures. Meetings can earn points across a range of measures, with each measure assigned a point value from one to five. These points classify the meeting into one of three sustainability levels, reflecting the organizers' commitment to enhancing the sustainability of their event. More information on the EMBO Courses & Workshops Sustainability Badge can be found here.

The venue takes some energy efficiency measures such as use of open terrace area for serving foods instead of air-conditioned hall.

Catering will include vegetarian days, locally sourced ingredients, and bottled water or single-use wares will be avoided.

Abstract books and programs will be shared in electronic form only.

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