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We are pleased to announce the 2026 ASM Global Research Symposium on Decoding Microbial Systems
will take place September 29–October 1, 2026, in New Delhi, India, in partnership with the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB). Applications are now open, and interested participants are invited to apply!
This year the international symposium will convene researchers, clinicians, computational biologists and industry leaders to examine how advances in genomics, microbiology and data-driven approaches are shaping our understanding of microbial systems in health and disease.
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Participation and attendance are offered through a single application process. As part of the application, you may elect to apply for attendance only or submit an abstract for consideration for a poster or oral presentation.
All applications are reviewed for subject-matter expertise, relevance to the symposium themes and to ensure a diverse and well-balanced cohort. Selected applicants will be invited to confirm attendance by submitting their registration fee payment following acceptance.
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Focus Areas
The symposium will highlight research across key areas central to advancing microbial systems science. Submissions aligned with the following topics are encouraged:
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Sensing and Response: Examining how microbes detect and react to environmental signals.
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Host–Microbe Crosstalk: Exploring interactions that influence health and disease.
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Community Behavior: Highlighting dynamics within microbial communities.
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Evolution and Adaptation: Addressing mechanisms driving microbial diversity.
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Decoding With Data: Showcasing how genomics, multi-omics and computational tools are enabling new discoveries in microbial biology.
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Step 1: Application Submission (Attendance and/or Abstract Submissions) -
Application Opens: April 3, 2026
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Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
Step 2: Review Process -
Application Review: June 12–July 12, 2026
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Notification of Acceptance: July 15, 2026
Step 3: Registration -
Registration Opens: July 15, 2026
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Registration Deadline: Aug. 14, 2026
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We look forward to your application for our highly focused and collaborative scientific symposium. Through in-depth discussions, interdisciplinary exchange and direct engagement with global experts, this symposium offers meaningful opportunities to share your work, gain visibility and contribute to emerging directions in the field.
Apply now to be considered for this selective, international cohort.
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