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EMBO Workshop

Muscle development, maintenance & pathology: in vitro models to physiology

11 – 15 October 2026 | Aghia Pelaghia, Greece

  • Registration Deadline
  • 1 July 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 1 July 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 3 July 2026
  • Payment Deadline regular
  • 15 July 2026

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About the Workshop

Recent studies have highlighted major roles for skeletal muscle in human health, yet most of the underlying mechanisms remain to be explored, from molecules to the organism. This EMBO Workshop will address a pressing demand for understanding muscle development, homeostasis and regeneration, notably in disease conditions. Each scientific session will be covered from multiple perspectives (development, homeostasis, regeneration, ageing, disease), using a variety of model systems (in vitro models or in vivo, from invertebrates to human) while exposing the latest developments in genetics, metabolism, -omics, imaging, disease modelling and therapeutic strategies.

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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
  • 1 July 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 1 July 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 3 July 2026
  • Payment Deadline regular
  • 15 July 2026

 

  • STUDENT/POSTDOCS EUR 1100
  • ACADEMIC EUR 1600
  • INDUSTRY EUR 1900

Registration includes:

  • Full access to conference: October 11 to 15, 2026
  • Access to poster sessions
  • Accommodation for 5 nights in the congress venue: October 11 to 15, 2026
  • 5 Breakfasts: October 12 to 16, 2026
  • 4 Lunches: October 12 to 15, 2026
  • 4 Dinners: October 11 to 14, 2026
  • 1 Congress Dinner: October 15, 2026
  • Coffee breaks and snacks

Registration does not include social event and travel fees.

Registration information

Participants will have the possibility to contribute to nature-based CO₂ offsetting through an optional eco-contribution.

Payment

Payment will be requested upon acceptance of your application by the Organizing Committee:

  • Payment via CB generates bank charges that are at the participant’s expense.
  • Payment by purchase order generates a surplus of 30€ per participants.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation administrative fee: 100€
Before May 15, 2026: 100% refund
Between May 16 and June 10: 50% refund
Between June 11 and September 7: 25% refund
Starting from September 8: 0% refund

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on abstract quality, and early abstract submission is strongly encouraged as places are limited (200 participants).

Abstract guidelines

300 words max.

Poster specifications

Portrait format, 84.1 x 118.9 cm

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

Agence ATouTCom Event

Email: EmboMuscle2026@atoutcom.com

 

 

Venue

Out Of The Blue, Aghia Pelaghia, 71500, Greece

Accommodation

Students and postdocs will share a room.

Academics will be housed in single rooms.

Transport

Plane (international airport of Heraklion) + car drive. We will organize shuttles.

About the Area

Out of the Blue Resort is a luxury seaside venue set on its own private peninsula, with panoramic Aegean Sea views. Located next to the traditional fishing village of Agia Pelagia and just 25 km from Heraklion and its international airport, it combines easy access with a tranquil, private setting.

Crete is Greece’s largest island and offers a striking mix of beaches, mountains, and ancient heritage. From lively northern coastal towns to the more rugged southern landscapes, the island is known for its diversity, warm hospitality, and outstanding cuisine shaped by local produce and seafood.

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 energy efficiency measures
  • Only vegetarian food will be served on at least one day of the meeting
  • Locally sourced food will be served
  • No bottled water or single-use wares will be used
  • The waste management throughout the meeting will be improved, in collaboration with the venue staff
  • Some invited speakers from other continents will give their talks remotely
  • Some of the registration fees will be allocated to nature-based CO2 offsetting
  • The EMBO promotional material (notebook, tote bag) will be replaced by personalized eco-friendly water bottles to be used during and after the meeting
  • All communication will be digital (programme, abstract book, advertisement)
  • Group transports to/from the airport will be organized to limit trips
  • Participants will be asked for feedback on sustainability measures at the end of the workshop
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