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EMBO Workshop

Protein quality control across compartments

18 – 23 April 2027 | Lamandia (Bari), Italy

  • Registration
  • 15 December 2026 – 25 January 2027
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 15 December 2026 – 25 January 2027
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • TBD
  • Payment Deadline
  • TBD

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About the Workshop

How does a cell recognize and resolve protein folding problems in the right place and at the right time? Protein quality control relies on molecular chaperones, surveillance factors and degradation machineries operating in cellular environments with distinct physical and biochemical properties. Understanding how these systems make local decisions, and coordinate their activities across compartments, is essential to explain how cells preserve a functional proteome.

This workshop will explore the molecular mechanisms and spatial organisation of protein quality control, from nascent chains emerging from the ribosome to proteins navigating organelle boundaries or entering biomolecular condensates. Topics include co-translational folding and complex assembly, the organisation and evolution of chaperone networks, nuclear and mitochondrial surveillance, and the coupling of membrane-protein biogenesis to quality control. We will examine how protein-lipid interactions, compartment boundaries and condensate properties influence protein fate and how substrate recognition directs aberrant proteins towards refolding, disaggregation or degradation.

Structural, single-molecule and live-cell approaches, together with proteome-wide and computational methods, will connect the actions of individual molecular machines to coordinated cellular responses. These mechanistic insights will inform discussions of disease-associated proteostasis failure and emerging strategies to modulate protein quality control, including AI-assisted discovery of pharmacological chaperones.

This workshop will provide an inclusive setting for exchanging unpublished findings, discussing unresolved mechanisms and developing collaborations across disciplines. Short talks selected from abstracts, three poster sessions and dedicated networking activities will give trainees and early-career investigators prominent opportunities to present their work and engage with the community.

This EMBO Workshop will take place at Torre Cintola on the Adriatic coast near Monopoli, Puglia, in a setting that combines coastal scenery with a rich cultural heritage.

Registration and payment will open on 15 December 2026. Registration fees will be announced shortly. For any questions, including enquiries about visa applications that may require advance planning, please contact embo2027pqc@gmail.com.

Image credits: Banner image created by the organizers with AI-assisted tools


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

Prof. Anne Bertolotti (MRC, UK), Prof. Johannes Buchner (TUM, DE) and Prof. Richard Morimoto (Northwestern University, US) will participate in the workshop as Honorary Chairs, moderating keynote and scientific sessions and engaging in discussions with participants.

 

Registration

  • Registration
  • 15 December 2026 – 25 January 2027
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 15 December 2026 – 25 January 2027
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • TBD
  • Payment Deadline
  • TBD

 

  • STUDENTS/POSTDOCS TBD
  • ACADEMIC TBD
  • INDUSTRY TBD

Registration includes:

  • Access to all scientific sessions
  • Electronic conference materials
  • Five nights of accommodation at Torre Cintola (check-in 18 April; check-out 23 April 2027; single or double room as requested)
  • Breakfast, lunches, dinners and coffee breaks during the meeting

Registration information

Please note that EMBO and the organisers shall not be responsible for, and shall be exempt from any and all liability in relation to any damage, injury or accident of any person or for loss or damage to his or her luggage or any other property.

It lies in the responsibility of the participants to be aware of any travel restrictions and visa requirements. Participants must arrange their own health and travel insurance.

Payment

Payment can only be made by credit card and in Euro. The organisers are not responsible for any additional currency conversion charges made by the participants' bank.

For payment applicants should be referred to the following link, which contains all payment details by credit card:

Charges and invoicing are handled by AGENCY NAME, address, telephone number, e-mail

Cancellation policy

Notification of cancellation should be made in writing and sent to the conference organizers: embo2027pqc@gmail.com

Selection criteria

Participants will be selected on the scientific quality and relevance of their submitted abstracts to the workshop themes. Applicants not presenting research should provide a short statement of their research interests and reasons for attending (CV/affiliation for principal investigators or motivation letter for students/post-docs). We will aim for a broad coverage of countries, institutions, and research fields. We will also pay attention to achieving a good balance between scientists at different stages of their careers.

Short talks will be selected from submitted abstracts, with particular attention to opportunities for early-career researchers. Poster and flash-talk assignments will be communicated after selection. Please be aware that the number of participants is limited and it is therefore possible that the workshop will fill up before the registration deadline: applications may close earlier if capacity is reached.

Abstract guidelines

Abstracts must be submitted in English and not exceed 250 words. Abstracts should include the title, all author names and their full affiliations.

A significant number of oral presentations will be selected by the Scientific Committee based on scientific quality, topic relevance and novelty of data presented.

Poster specifications

Please bring one printed copy of your poster in portrait orientation (not landscape). The poster boards are 1 m wide × 2 m high. Please prepare your poster in A0 portrait format (width × height: 841 × 1189 mm).

Presenters should mount and remove their posters at the times communicated by the organisers and be available during their assigned poster session. The programme includes dedicated time for poster presenters to view one another’s work.

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

Serena Carra

Email: embo2027pqc@gmail.com

Indicate EMBO PQC 2027 in the subject line.

 

 

Venue

Torre Cintola Greenblu Sea Emotions

70043 Lamandia,

Metropolitan City of Bari,

Italy

Accommodation

All participants may choose to share a room during the event, unless they are selecting the single room option. If you already have a preferred roommate, please indicate their name when registering. If you would like a shared room but do not have a preference, roommates will be assigned randomly. Room allocation will ensure that shared rooms are assigned according to gender preference as specified during booking.

Please make bookings as early as possible, as April is a busy holiday season at the venue. Rooms will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.

Transport

The conference area is accessible via two international airports. Travelers arriving from abroad can reach Torre Cintola Greenblu Sea Emotions by flying into Bari Airport (BRI), which is the nearest major international gateway at about 54 km from the hotel, or Brindisi Airport (BDS), around 65 km away. Those travelling from Bari Airport or elsewhere can get to Monopoli by train or other public transport. Torre Cintola Greenblu Sea Emotions is located in Capitolo, Monopoli (Puglia), directly on the Adriatic coast, approximately 6 km from the Monopoli train station. From Monopoli the Conference venue is 15–20 minutes by taxi or local transport.

About the Area

Capitolo is a picturesque seaside town along the Adriatic coast, known for crystal-clear waters and sandy beaches. It offers outdoor activities such as snorkeling, diving and boat excursions, surrounded by olive groves and fig trees. The nearby town of Monopoli offers charming, whitewashed streets, centuries-old churches and rich cultural landmarks to explore. A short drive leads to UNESCO World Heritage Site Alberobello, famous for its “Trulli”, distinctive conical-roofed stone houses. Puglia combines natural beauty, history and exceptional local cuisine, providing an inspiring setting for this gathering.

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