Single Cell Biology
11 - 13 March 2020Wellcome Genome Campus, UKDeadlines (at 23:59 UTC):
- Early bird deadline Closed
- Bursary deadline 02 January 2020
- Abstract deadline 15 January 2020
- Registration deadline* 12 February 2020
A forum for biologists, methods developers and computational modellers interested in understanding biology at single cell resolution
- Summary
We are pleased to announce the third Single Cell Biology conference. This meeting will provide a forum for biologists, methods developers and computational modellers interested in understanding biology at single cell resolution.
The cell represents one of the fundamental units of biology, yet only recently has it become possible to carry out comprehensive molecular profiling at single cell resolution. Coupled with appropriate functional experiments, this technological revolution heralds a new era of biology, which is widely expected to generate major advances in our understanding of normal tissue development and homeostasis, immunity and infection as well as tissue pathologies including cancer.
This year’s meeting will discuss the biological insights gained from imaging and single cell genomics, particularly in immunology, neurobiology, development and disease. A further focus will be on methods, including computational approaches.
- Programme
The conference will start at approximately 1pm on 11 March and close at approximately 2pm on 13 March 2020.
Topics will include:
- Dissecting development
- Mapping and modelling development
- Live cell dynamics
- Spatial technology
- Computational approaches
- Disease
- Organisers/ Speakers
Scientific programme committee
Ellen Rothenberg
California Institute of Technology, USA
Sarah Teichmann
Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK
Fabian Theis
Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany
Itai Yanai
New York University, USAConfirmed speakers
Kathy Cheah – The University of Hong Kong, China
Polly Fordyce – Stanford University, USA
Eileen Furlong – EMBL, Germany
Gillian Griffiths – University of Cambridge, UK
Guoji Guo – Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China
Muzz Haniffa – Newcastle University, UK
Joakim Lundeberg – KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Samantha Morris – Washington University, USA
Mats Nilsson – Stockholm University, Sweden
Rahul Satija – New York University, USA
Timm Schroeder – ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Fabian Theis – Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany
Barbara Treutlein – ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Ludovic Vallier – University of Cambridge UK
Roser Vento – Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK
Itai Yanai – New York University, USAConference organiser
Laura Wyatt – Conference & Events Organiser
Treasa Creavin – Scientific Programme Manager - Registration/ Accommodation
*Early bird discount
(until 18 December)
Standard rate
(after 18 December)
Student No accommodation £295.00 £395.00 Student On-site twin accommodation £402.00 £502.00 Student On-site single accommodation £468.00 £568.00 Academic No accommodation £395.00 £495.00 Academic On-site twin accommodation £502.00 £602.00 Academic On-site single accommodation £568.00 £668.00 Commercial No accommodation £495.00 £595.00 Commercial On-site twin accommodation £602.00 £702.00 Commercial On-site single accommodation £668.00 £768.00 The registration fee includes entrance to the lectures and poster sessions, an abstract book, meals (lunch and dinner) and refreshments during the conference. Breakfast will be provided for delegates who have booked accommodation.
*Please note: The early bird rate will apply to the first 120 registered delgates. If this number is reached before the 18 December, the standard registration rate will then apply.
**Please note: If the conference reaches capacity before the abstract or registration deadlines a waiting list will be put in place. We may need to limit registrations from individual labs to increase diversity at the meeting.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided for the nights of 11 and 12 March 2020. Please note: there is limited onsite accommodation and this will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, early registration is recommended.If you wish to book onsite accommodation either side of the conference dates, please contact the Conference Centre directly.
Travel visas
Contact the conference organiser if you require a letter to support a travel visa application. Please note: letters will only be provided to confirmed registrants.Non-European Economic Area or Swiss nationals may be required to have a visa to enter the UK.
Early application is strongly advised, as this process can take 6-8 weeks or longer.Please visit the following websites for further information:
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- Abstracts
We welcome abstracts from all areas relevant to the main themes of the meeting, for both oral and poster presentations. Several oral presentations will be chosen from the abstracts submitted.
Abstracts will only be considered from registered delegates. Please use our online abstract submission system and follow the instructions given to ensure your abstract is submitted correctly. All abstracts must be submitted by the deadline. If you are intending to submit more than one abstract, please contact the conference organiser prior to registration.
The scientific programme committee will assess your abstract after the deadline has passed and you will be notified whether you have been selected for an oral or poster presentation.
Poster boards onsite will accommodate 118 cm high by 84 cm wide (A0- portrait) of printed material. Accepted abstracts will appear in the conference programme book and poster boards will be allocated at the conference.
Abstract deadline: 15 January 2020
- Bursaries
A limited number of registration bursaries are available for PhD students to attend this conference (up to 50% of the standard registration fee) from Wellcome Genome Campus Scientific Conferences.
To apply, please contact the conference organiser. You will be sent a unique registration link which will hold your place, without taking payment, until you have been notified of the outcome of your application.
The following documents will need to be provided as part of the bursary application:
- Abstract (to be submitted via the portal during the registration process)
- CV
- A justification letter (explain how you will benefit from attending the conference)
- A supporting letter from supervisor stating financial need
If you have already registered for the conference you are still welcome to apply for a bursary, please contact the conference organiser.
Bursary deadline: 2 January 2020
Additional funding opportunities
Visit our support page for additional financial support currently available. - Sponsors
Our Single Cell Biology conference has been made possible thanks to our valued sponsors.
With thanks to our Silver sponsors:
Parktek – Silver Sponsor 
TTB Labtech – Silver Sponsor If you are interested in supporting this meeting, please contact the conference organiser.
