Artist, Professor Edgar Pera, Lund University Sweden.
Photograph taken by P. Goldmann
Meeting registration is now open:
Link to registration: Register here!
Deadline for abstract submission April 30
Abstract link: Submit abstract here!
Early bird registration deadline June 1:
PhD student/student: 3000 SEK
PI/postdoc or industry participant: 4000 SEK
Late bird registration fee: 6000 SEK
Included in the registration fee is:
-reception refreshments
-conference dinner
-coffee and lunch break refreshments
About the meeting
The meeting will take place in Uppsala from 26th – 28th of August 2026
Join us in Uppsala for an inspiring meeting connecting researchers in in developmental, stem cell, and regeneration biology from the Nordics and beyond!
We aim to create a vibrant and interactive atmosphere that encourages discussion, sparks new collaborations, and showcases exciting research. The programme features keynote lectures from world-leading scientists, invited talks from across Europe, and opportunities for PhD students and postdocs to present their work, receive valuable feedback and build new connections
The conference will be held at Uppsala University’s Humanistic Theatre and is open to everyone who shares our passion for developmental, stem cell, and regeneration biology. Organised by SWEDBO, the Finnish Society for Developmental and Stem Cell Biology (FSDSCB), and colleagues from Norway and Denmark, this event promises to be a dynamic hub for science and community.
Local Organisers: Kaska Koltowska, Henrik Boije, Tatjana Haitina, Thomas Juan, Olov Andersson, David Lagman
Scientific Organizing committee:
Claudio Cantù, Mattias Mannervik, Ulrika Marklund, Andreas Hörnblad, Ruth Palmer, Nicholas Leigh, Fabian Rentzsch, Luiza Ghila, Sara Wilson, Joshua Mark Brickman, (SWEDBO and associated members)
Elisa Närvä, Renata Prunskaite-Hyyryläinen (FSBD)
Contact: nordicdevbio2026@uu.se
Administrativ support: Akademi conference
Sponsors:
your logo could be here upon your sponsorship
Speakers
Keynote speakers
Marcos Gonzalez Gaitan
Corinne Houart
Invited speakers
Henrik Kaessmann
Magdalena Götz
Andrei Chagin
Dagmar Iber
Jan Philipp Junker
Diego Balboa
Georgia Rapti
Thibaut Brunet
Zena Hadjivasiliou
Jan Zylicz
Pawel Burkhardt
Amanda Andersson Rolf
Program
Wednesday 26th August
16:00 – 17:00 Registration
17:00-17:45 – Keynote speaker Marcos Gonzalez Gaitan
17-45-18:45 – PhD Prize talks
18:45 – 21:00 – Reception
Thursday 27th August
8:00 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 10:30 Cell fate decisions in development and regeneration
Jan Philipp Junker
Magdalena Götz
2 selected from abstracts
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Cells and their niche cross-talk
Jan Zylicz
Georgia Rapti
2 selected from abstracts
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch break
13:45 – 15:45 Understanding evolution on cellular and molecular levels
Henrik Kaessmann
Thibaut Brunet
Pawel Burkhardt
2 selected from abstracts
15:45- 16:00 Coffee break
16:00: – 18:00 Poster session + refreshments
18:00 – 18:45 Keynote speaker – Corinne Houart
19:00 – 22:00 Dinner
Friday 28th August
9:00 – 10:30 From signalling to patterning
Dagmar Iber, Zurich
Zena Hadjivasiliou
2 selected from abstracts
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Intertwined pathways of stem cells, development and disease
Diego Balboa
Andrei Chagin
Amanda Andersson Rolf
2 selected from abstracts
Travel grants – Call is open
The Nordic Developmental Biology Association is dedicated to supporting the next generation of scientists in our community. The call for travel grants to help graduate students and postdocs attend the 5th Nordic Meeting on Development, Stem Cell, and Regeneration Biology is open. Deadline 30 April 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and showcase your work. Information on how to apply under TRAVEL GRANTS.
Venue and accommodation
Conference Venue
The meeting will take place at the Uppsala university,
Humanities Theatre
Transport
Getting to Uppsala from Arlanda Airport
Arlanda Airport (Stockholm Airport) is located approximately 35 km from Uppsala. There are several convenient transportation options to reach Uppsala:
🚆 Train
- Duration: Around 18–22 minutes
- Frequency: Approximately every 20–30 minutes
- Cost: SEK 170–200
🚌 Bus
- Duration: Approximately 35–45 minutes
- Frequency: Multiple departures throughout the day
- Cost: SEK 100–130
- Note: Tickets can be purchased at vending machines or on board (card payment only)
🚖 Taxi
- Duration: Approximately 30–40 minutes
- Cost: Around SEK 500–1,027
- Note: It’s advisable to agree on a fixed fare (“fast pris”) with the driver before starting the journey
Getting Around Uppsala
🚶♂️ From Uppsala Central Station to the Conference Venue
The conference venue is approximately a 25-minute walk from Uppsala Central Station.
Uppsala is a compact and pedestrian-friendly city with various transportation options:
- Walking: Ideal for short distances and exploring the city center.
- Biking: Uppsala has an extensive network of bike lanes.
- Electric Scooters: Available for rent through various providers.
- Public Buses: Operated by UL, covering the city and surrounding areas.
Accommodation
We can recommend:
Akademihotellet:
code “NDBM” can be booked through this link:https://book.akademihotellet.se/reserve