Directing biosynthesis VIII
A highlight for the community of researchers interested in the biosynthesis of natural products.
Together with the organizing committee and the Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品, I would like to extend a warm invitation to join us in Manchester from 29 June to 1 July 2026 for the next edition of the Directing Biosynthesis series. Established in 2006, and now in its eighth iteration, Directing Biosynthesis is a key conference for the community of researchers interested in diverse aspects of biosynthesis.
As in the past, this conference will bring together established researchers, early-career scientists, post-graduate students and members of industry to share and discover cutting-edge research, reconnect with colleagues and establish new collaborations. Ample opportunities will be provided for both networking and discussion, as well as for poster presentations by younger researchers.
On behalf of the scientific committee, I look forward to welcoming you to Manchester in 2026.
Kira J. Weissman, University of Lorraine
Themes
- Genetics, enzymology and structural biology of natural product biosynthesis
- Genome and microbiome mining, metabolomics
- Synthetic biology, metabolic and microbiome engineering
- Chemical ecology
- Computational approaches for assessing and accessing natural product/enzyme functional diversity
- Biocatalysis
- Industrial/academic collaborations in the natural products space
Committees
Kira J. Weissman (chair)
University of Lorraine
France
Kira J. Weissman (chair)
University of Lorraine
France
Matt Crump
University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Matt Crump
University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Helen Hailes
University College London
United Kingdom
Helen Hailes
University College London
United Kingdom
Benjamin Lichman
University of York
United Kingdom
Benjamin Lichman
University of York
United Kingdom
Joleen Masschelein
KU Leuven
Belgium
Joleen Masschelein
KU Leuven
Belgium
Andrew Truman
John Innes Centre
United Kingdom
Andrew Truman
John Innes Centre
United Kingdom
Event details
- Genetics, enzymology and structural biology of natural product biosynthesis
- Genome and microbiome mining, metabolomics
- Synthetic biology, metabolic and microbiome engineering
- Chemical ecology
- Computational approaches for assessing and accessing natural product/enzyme functional diversity
- Biocatalysis
- Industrial/academic collaborations in the natural products space
Oral abstracts
Submit your abstract before 2 February 2026Poster abstracts
Submit your poster abstract before 20 April 2026Posters are displayed throughout the meeting and are in person only.
Additional information
Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review process within about 4 weeks of the submission deadline. The abstracts should be no longer than one A4 page in portrait layout. Please ensure you provide the details of the presenting author and indicate whether you are submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation.Deadlines
Registration includes:
- Attendance at all scientific sessions
- Attendance at the poster sessions
- Refreshments throughout the meeting and lunch on all three days
Registration fees are as follows (subject to VAT at the prevailing rate):
| Early bird | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| RSC member | 拢415+痴础罢 | 拢465+痴础罢 |
| Non member | 拢515+痴础罢 | 拢565+痴础罢 |
| Student RSC member | 拢260+痴础罢 | 拢310+痴础罢 |
| Student non member | 拢315+痴础罢 | 拢365+痴础罢 |
| Accompanying person | 拢80+痴础罢 | 拢80+痴础罢 |
RSC member and student members
Please select the member option on the online registration page. You will need to enter your membership number.Conference dinner
This will be held on Tuesday 30 June 2026 at the Midland Hotel, Manchester. The cost to attend is 拢60+VAT you can book your place during registration.Accompanying person
If you would like to bring a guest to the conference, this can be done during the registration process. There will be a charge of 拢80+痴础罢, which will include all lunches and refreshments. The fee does not include attendance at any scientific sessions or the conference dinner.Deadlines
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Manchester Metropolitan University
The Dalton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD, United Kingdom
Events Team
Royal Society of 深夜福利国产精品
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