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EMBO Workshop

Aged hematopoiesis & myeloid leukemia: molecular medicine Insights

16 – 19 November 2026 | Kolkata, India

  • Registration Deadline
  • 15 July 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 15 July 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 5 August 2026
  • Payment Deadline
  • 20 August 2026
  • Final Deadline for Late Submissions
  • 30 September 2026

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About the Workshop

Physiological aging profoundly contributes to the development of chronic lifestyle diseases including cancer. Aged population is growing rapidly, and by 2050, the elderly population in India is expected to reach 350 million. Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) maintain blood production throughout life. Clonal hematopoiesis represents aging associated clonal selection and evolution of somatically acquired mutant/pre-leukemic HSCs, causing acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Emerging evidences highlight that age-related sterile inflammation (inflammaging) is a driver in tumorigenesis, and AML bone marrow immune-contexture influences therapy outcome. Additionally, single-cell clonal tracing analyses inform pre-existing stem cell heterogeneity and population dynamics of blood aging. Recent studies further suggest possibility of therapeutic targeting of pre-leukemic clones. Therefore, it is important to fully appreciate ontogency, cellular hierarchy and clonal evolution in the context of HSC aging and chronic inflammation for developing next-generation therapies targeting myeloid leukemia. This EMBO Workshop will bring together scientific leaders, early-career investigators and scholars, basic & physician scientists to discuss recent advancement in mammalian hematopoiesis, HSC aging & age-related clonal hematopoiesis, hematopoietic microenvironment, transposable elements & innate immune sensing pathways, chronic inflammation, epigenetic, transcriptional & cellular mechanisms of AML pathogenesis and leukemia bone marrow immune ecosystem by leveraging single-cell multimodal analysis, lineage tracing, cutting edge model systems, genomics and systems medicine. Essentially the rigorous scientific discourse would foster camaraderie and help develop interdisciplinary collaborations and global partnerships.

Eleni Nikolopoulou, IDIBELL, ES


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
  • 15 July 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 15 July 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 5 August 2026
  • Payment Deadline
  • 20 August 2026
  • Final Deadline for Late Submissions
  • 30 September 2026

 

  • STUDENT/POSTDOC EUR 100 INR 10000
  • ACADEMIC EUR 300 INR 15000
  • INDUSTRY EUR 1000 INR 80000
  • STUDENT/POSTDOC (late*) EUR 250 INR 25000
  • ACADEMIC (late*) EUR 500 INR 50000
  • INDUSTRY (late*) EUR 1500 INR 150000
* A late fee applies for those applying between 15 July until 30 September

Registration includes:

  • Access to scientific sessions
  • Networking activities
  • Cultural event
  • Coffee, lunch and gala dinner
  • Course material

Excluding accommodation

Registration information

Registration of Masters students may accompany with motivation or reference letter.

Payment

Selected participants will be sent payment details by email. Payment should be made using bank transfer.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation can be entertained only for exceptional circumstances.

50% refund may be considered if cancellation request is received within 30 September 2026. There will be no refund if cancellation is requested after this date.

Selection criteria

Abstracts will be selected based on the merit and quality of scientific content and overall alignment with the thematic area of the workshop.

Abstract submission is encouraged; however, it is not mandatory for participation in the workshop.

Participation of young investigators, postdoctoral trainees, PhD scholars, Masters students and women researchers both from India and from the overseas are strongly encouraged.

Abstract guidelines

Abstracts body should be written in clear English within 250 words (excluding title and author names). Only the first letter of the title of the abstract will begin with a capital letter. Abstract should not contain images or acknowledgments.

Poster specifications

The poster size should not exceed 4 feet (height) by 4 feet (wide).

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

Amitava Sengupta

Email: embohematopoiesis2026@gmail.com​
Phone: +91 33 2340 3000

 

 

Venue

Biswa Bangla Convention Centre

Sector I, DG Block, New Town, Kolkata- 700156 West Bengal India

Located near 3rd Rotary of Biswa Bangla Sarani (Narkelbagan More) beside HIDCO BHABAN

Landmark: Biswa Bangla Gate

Visit the website here.

Accommodation

There are a plenty of modern luxury and budget hotels available in the vicinity where participants can reserve their stay.

Zone

Convention Centre: 0.5 km; Kolkata International Airport: 10 km

Fairfield by Marriott

Convention Centre: 1.4 km; Kolkata International Airport: 11 km

Novotel

Convention Centre: 1.8 km; Kolkata International Airport: 11 km

Holiday Inn Express

Convention Centre: 1.8 km; Kolkata International Airport: 11 km

Lemon Tree Premier

Convention Centre: 1.8 km; Kolkata International Airport: 11 km

Pride Plaza

Convention Centre: 1.8 km; Kolkata International Airport: 11 km

Westin

Convention Centre: 1.8 km; Kolkata International Airport: 9 km

Ibis

Convention Centre: 2.2 km; Kolkata International Airport: 12 km

Taj Taal Kutir

Convention Centre: 3 km; Kolkata International Airport: 12 km

Hyatt Regency

Convention Centre: 7 km; Kolkata International Airport: 11 km

Transport

The Biswas Bangla Convention Centre is centrally located at the heart of New Town, Kolkata. Distance from: Kolkata international airport: 10 km. Uber, OLA and pre-paid taxis are available at the airport, it would take about 30 minutes to reach the Convention Centre with an average fare of INR 300-500 (EUR 5).

Narkel Bagan/Biswa Bangla Bus stop: 0.1 km

Metro rail: Karunamoyee/Sector V: Take a short bus or auto ride to the Narkel Bagan/Biswa Bangla stop, a 5-minute walk away.

Kavi Subhash (New Garia): Switch from the Blue Line (North-South) to the Orange Line (East-West Corridor) towards New Town.

About the Area

New Town, Kolkata, is a rapidly growing, planned smart city and satellite township in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, designed to be a self-sustaining residential and IT hub. Covering nearly 94 sq. km, it is divided into three Action Areas (I, II, III) and a Central Business District, featuring modern infrastructure, Eco Park, major tech parks, and high-rise residential complexes.

Key Attractions: Eco Park: A 480-acre park with a large water body

Biswa Bangla Gate: A iconic gate with a restaurant and viewing gallery

Mother's Wax Museum: Located opposite Eco Park

Others: Nazrul Tirtha, Arts Acre Foundation, and numerous parks

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is affectionately known as the City of Joy for its vibrant culture, rich heritage, and artistic spirit. Located on the banks of the Hooghly River, it is the cultural capital of India, renowned for colonial architecture, Durga Puja, literary, intellectual, and culinary delights.

Major Landmarks: Iconic sites include the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum, Park St, Eden Gardens, Marble Palace, and College Street.

Culinary Specialties: Famous for its sweets, such as rosogolla (syrupy balls) and mishti doi (sweetened yogurt), alongside a diverse, flavorful cuisine.

History: As the former capital of British India until 1911, the city features significant British-era architecture and is known for its role in the Indian independence movement.

Unique Features: It is known for its yellow cabs, the only operational tram service in India, and the second-oldest US consulate.

Overall, Kolkata thrives on a blend of old-world charm and modern development, offering a unique, energetic atmosphere that welcomes tourists.

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.

New Town, Kolkata is an eco-friendly, green, smart city with modern amenities, and the workshop venue (Biswa Bangla Convention Centre that takes energy efficiency measures) is centrally located within the heart of the city with good public transport and connectivity.

Participants are encouraged to stay in close vicinity of the Convention Centre so that they can easily commute using battery operated e-rickshaw.

Eco-friendly, battery operated vehicles may be hired for city tour for international participants.

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

For poster printing, recycled paper, soy or water-based inks, and efficient printing techniques may be followed to lower the carbon footprint.

Plastic-free badges will be used.

Catering will include at least one vegetarian day, locally sourced ingredients.

Bottled water or single-use plastic wares will be avoided.

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