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About Event
As part of the COST Action CA22157 RECROP, we are organising a workshop on the topics related to the impact of epigenetic and post-transcriptional gene regulation, and control of translation initiation in response to abiotic stress, focusing on aspects of plant reproduction. Abiotic stress during the reproductive developmental phase significantly affects seed yield and quality. The workshop will discuss current research into the molecular regulation of the stress response.
The event is organised on-site at the CEITEC premises on the Bohunice Campus of Masaryk University, Czech Republic.
Programme
DAY 1 - TUESDAY 30.6.2026
8:00—9:00 Registration
9:00—9:15 Opening - About RECROP and the Workshop
9:15—10:35 Lecture Session I.: DNA Methylation and Transcriptomic Regulation of the Abiotic Stress Response
10:35—11:10 Coffee Break
11:10—12:15 Lecture Session II.: Alternative Splicing and Post-transcriptional Tegulation of the Abiotic Stress Response
12:15—13:40 Lunch Break - Poster Session - Networking
13:40—14:50 Lecture Session II.: Alternative splicing and post-transcriptional regulation of the abiotic stress response
14:50—15:30 Coffee Break
15:30—16:00 Transportation to Mendel Square
16:00—18:00 Visit to the Mendel museum and the Basilica
From 18:30 Dinner at Mendel’s Greenhouse
DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY 1.7.2026
8:00—9:00 Registration
9:00—10:20 Lecture Session III.: Epigenetic Regulation of the Abiotic Stress Response
10:20—11:00 Coffee Break
11:00—12:20 Lecture Session III.: Epigenetic Regulation of the Abiotic Stress Response
12:20—14:15 Lunch Break - Poster Session - Networking
14:15—15:55 Lecture Session IV.: Regulation of Translation During the Abiotic Stress Response
15:55—16:00 Conclusive Remarks
16:00—17:00 Coffee Break - Networking
Confirmed speakers
- Gerrit Beemster, Antwerp University, Belgium
- Albert Cairo, CEITEC MUNI, Czech Republic
- David Honys, Czech Academy of Science, Czech Republic
- Michal Lieberman-Lazarovich, Volcani Institute, Israel
- Anna Schulten, JIC Norwich, UK
- Kostantinos Vlachonasios, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Registration and Registration Fees
NO registration fees. Only contributions for lunches and dinners will be requested to validate the registration.
Update (20.5.206): All travel grants have been attributed
Package 1: Lunch Menu (30 June–1 July) and Dinner at Mendel’s Greenhouse (30 June) – EUR 90 / CZK 2,250
Package includes:
- Lunch on 30 June and 1 July during the conference days
- Dinner at Mendel’s Greenhouse on 30 June, including a guided visit to the Mendel Museum and the Basilica of the Augustinian Abbey
- Transportation to the dinner venue
Package 2: Lunch Menu (30 June–1 July) – EUR 40 / CZK 1000
Package includes:
- Lunch on 30 June and 1 July during the conference days
More information
Update (20.5.206): All travel grants have been attributed
Travel grants will be available for early career researchers (PhD candidate or post-doctoral researcher under 40 years), member of the RECROP COST Action CA22157. Travel reimbursement will be processed according to ANNOTATED RULES FOR COST ACTIONS.
- Deadline for abstract submission to be considered for a talk or/and a travel grant: May 15
- Deadline for abstract submission to be considered for a poster session: May 30
- Deadline for registration and payment: June 15
Template for Abstracts
To submit your abstract, please use our template, which is available for download HERE. Please submit your abstract in .docx or preferably .pdf format.
Contact
Main organizer of COST Action CA22157 RECROP Workshop
Phone: +420 54949 8421
Research Group: Plant Biotech for Stress Resilience
Please contact her with any questions regarding the event.
