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EMBO Workshop

Quantitative tissue morphogenesis - models, manipulations and mechanisms

28 September – 01 October 2026 | Alibaug, India

  • Registration Deadline
  • 10 May 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 10 May 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 20 May 2026
  • Payment Deadline
  • 5 June 2026

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About the Workshop

Tissue morphogenesis, the formation of stereotypical tissue shapes and sizes, relies on the precise spatiotemporal regulation of many cellular behaviours including cell division, migration and re-arrangements among many others. These behaviours are controlled by long-range and local interactions driven by chemical and mechanical signals, which additionally also alter gene expression programs. Over the past decade, cross-disciplinary advances have transformed our quantitative understanding of tissue morphogenesis. These include precise genome editing, spatial omics, high-resolution imaging, automated image analysis, and methods to measure and manipulate tissue mechanics across diverse systems, together with insights from theoretical physics. This EMBO workshop brings together experts studying a wide range of morphogenetic processes to identify both shared and context-specific cellular, molecular, and physical principles. In doing so, it aims to open new ways of addressing a question that has fascinated naturalists, physicists, and mathematicians for centuries.

Image credits: Neha Vats, Symmetry lab, TIFR Mumbai


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
  • 10 May 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 10 May 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 20 May 2026
  • Payment Deadline
  • 5 June 2026

 

  • STUDENT/POSTDOCS INR 4000 / EUR 200
  • ACADEMIC INR 8000 / EUR 300
  • INDUSTRY INR 15000 / EUR 600

Registration includes:

  • Registration kit
  • Lunch, dinner, tea break snacks on all days

The registration fee does not include accommodation and travel.
As we get closer to the date, organisers will share a list of suggested hotels.

Payment

Please include your full name in the comments section when making the bank transfer. Additionally, kindly email the transaction confirmation details to the main organizer to help us track the payment efficiently.

Payment should be made by bank transfer to:

Account Name: TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH

Account Holders name: Mr. Kishor S. Paithankar

Name of Bank and address: Central Bank of India, TIFR Branch, TIFR, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai - 400005Account Number: 1451109304

IFSC Code: CBIN0283996

MICRCode: 400016111

SWIFT Code: CBININBBBMO

Cancellation policy

Full refund of the registration fee is possible if cancelled by 15 Aug 2026.

Selection criteria

We request all registering participants to submit an abstract, where they can choose to be considered for a platform (oral) or poster presentation. Platform talks will be selected from the abstracts based on impact on the field of quantitative tissue morphogenesis and assigned to sessions as appropriate. Submissions by early career researchers and researchers from underrepresented communities are encouraged.

Abstracts will be scrutinized by a panel of experts comprising of the organizing committee.

Abstract guidelines

Word limit: 250 words

Title: Maximum of 20 words in sentence case

Abstract should include some background information, a clear statement of the scientific problem of interest and mention quantitative aspects by which the problem is being addressed.

Poster specifications

Maximum of 3 ft by 4 ft (width by length)

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

Sundar Naganathan

Email: sundar.naganathan@tifr.res.in

 

 

Venue

The Fountainhead,
Bamansure, Post Kihim, Alibaug
Maharashtra 402201, India

Accommodation

Participants will have to book their own accommodation. As we get closer to the date, organisers will share a list of suggested hotels.

Transport

Bus shuttles and collective transport will be organized and precise information will be given to participants closer to the conference dates once we have arrival/departure information. Also, local student volunteers will be available who will help with all the travel logistics.

There are several convenient ways to reach the conference venue. Detailed travel instructions, including coordinated shuttle timings, will be shared with registered participants closer to the conference date once arrival schedules are finalized.

Arriving in Mumbai (International or Domestic Flights)

Most participants will arrive at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, in one of terminals 1 or 2.

Option 1: Airport → Ferry (M2M) → Mandwa → Venue

  • From the airport arrival hall, take a pre-paid taxi (recommended) or book Uber/Ola to the M2M Ferries terminal (approximately 45 minutes–1 hour, depending on traffic).
    Pre-paid taxi counters are located inside the arrival area and are well signposted.
  • Take a ferry to Mandwa Ferry Terminal. Tickets can be booked online at this link.
  • Conference shuttle services will operate from Mandwa Ferry Terminal to the hotel/venue at scheduled times.
    Exact shuttle timings will be communicated closer to the conference.

Option 2: Airport → Gateway of India → Mandwa → Venue

  • Take a pre-paid taxi or Uber/Ola from the airport to the Gateway of India (approximately 45 minutes–1 hour).
  • Board a ferry to Mandwa Ferry Terminal. Tickets can be booked at this link.
  • Conference shuttle services will operate from Mandwa Ferry Terminal to the hotel/venue at scheduled times.
    Exact shuttle timings will be communicated closer to the conference.

Option 3: Direct road travel

  • Book an Uber or taxi directly from the airport to the hotel/venue in Alibaug.
  • The journey takes approximately 2.5–3 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

Arriving by Train

Participants arriving by train at major Mumbai stations (Mumbai Central, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, or Bandra Terminus) may follow the same travel options outlined above, using taxis or ride-hailing services to reach the ferry terminals or the venue directly.

About the Area

Setting: Alibaug is a quiet coastal town near Mumbai, known for its relaxed pace, natural surroundings, and sea-facing landscapes.

Accessibility: Alibaug is well connected by ferry services from the Gateway of India or via M2Mferries and is well connected by road as well.

Dining & amenities: Local Maharashtrian cuisine and seafood are widely available, along with continental options at hotels and cafés.

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.

  • Poster sessions and tea breaks will be organized in the outdoor open area within the conference venue, thus saving on air condition and other related electricity consumption during these times
  • A significant percent of the total electricity consumption of the venue is taken care of by power generated by solar panels installed at the venue
  • Catering will include vegetarian days and locally sourced ingredients
  • Bottled water or single-use wares will be avoided
  • Abstract books and programs will be shared in electronic form only
  • Pooled travel options from the airport to the venue will be strongly encouraged
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