V. Life Sciences Congress

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A scientific meeting bringing together young researchers at national and international levels.

📅 April 18–19 2026
📍 Acıbadem University

The ACUGEN 5th Life Sciences Congress is structured around a central theme exploring the future of life sciences at the intersection of artificial intelligence technologies and space biology. This theme emphasizes the use of artificial intelligence in biological data analysis, the effects of space environments on living systems, and innovative research emerging from the convergence of these two rapidly evolving fields.

The congress aims to strengthen interdisciplinary interaction and scientific collaboration by bringing together artificial intelligence–assisted approaches and space biology–oriented research across a wide range of disciplines, including molecular biology, bioinformatics, neuroscience, and biotechnology.

• Life Beyond Earth: Astrobiology & the Origins of Life
• Computational Biology, Systems Modelling and AI Driven Biotechnology
• Precision Immunology, Target-Based Therapies & Immune Engineering
• Stem Cells, Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Engineering
• Rising Star: Young Researchers Oral Presentations

Registration Types and Fees

🍽️ Early Bird Registration (Lunch Included)
750 TRY

Lunch is included throughout the congress

Limited quota

🍽️ Regular Registration (Lunch Included)
900 TRY

Lunch is included throughout the congress

❌🍽️ Registration Without Lunch
450 TRY

Lunch is not included

📌 Once the Early Bird quota is filled, regular registration fees will apply.

Participation with Presentation

Participants who wish to attend the congress with an oral or poster presentation are required to submit an abstract within the scope of the Call for Abstracts, in addition to completing the registration process.

The acceptance of abstracts will be determined following the evaluation of the Scientific Committee.

Important Information

Participants who complete the registration process and attend all scientific sessions of the congress will be awarded a certificate of participation.

The official language of the congress will be English.

🔗 Click Here For The Registration Form.

The ACUGEN 5th Life Sciences Congress invites undergraduate students, graduate students, and early-career researchers to submit abstracts presenting their original research and scientific studies.

The congress aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for sharing innovative research conducted in the fields of molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, neuroscience, immunology, stem cell research, artificial intelligence–assisted biological studies, and space biology.

Submitted abstracts will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee based on scientific quality, originality, relevance to the congress theme, and clarity of presentation. Accepted abstracts will be presented as oral presentations or posters, in accordance with the evaluation results.

We warmly encourage young researchers who wish to contribute to science, exchange ideas, and engage in interdisciplinary discussions to submit their abstracts and take part in the ACUGEN 5th Life Sciences Congress.

Abstract Submission: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ACUGEN2026/Submission/index

• Applications of artificial intelligence in protein folding, drug discovery, and bioprocess optimization
• Modeling of biological networks and analysis of multi-omics data       
• Bioinformatics tools for processing large-scale genomic and proteomic datasets       
• Research on stem cell differentiation and advanced cellular therapies      
• Development of biomaterials, 3D bioprinting, and organ-on-a-chip technologies
• Molecular mechanisms of tissue repair and clinical regeneration strategies   
• Development of antibody engineering and personalized immunotherapy       
• Modulation of the immune system and next-generation vaccine technologies           
• Cellular and genetic basis of the immune response
• Study of life in extreme conditions and molecular theories on the origin of life   
• Molecular evolution and the transition from chemistry to biology   
• Control of gene expression and molecular basis of hereditary diseases
• Molecular neuroscience, development of the nervous system, and neurodegenerative disorders
• Intracellular signaling pathways and metabolic regulation

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: 15/03/2026

Notification of Acceptance: 03/04/2026

Congress Dates: April 18–19, 2026

Congress Advisor: Prof. Dr. Batu Erman
Club President: Maşallah Akiba
Vice President: Ferhat Keleş

Scientific Program & Session Coordination
General Secretary: Efe İsmail Canikli
Coordinator: İdil Kazma
Coordinator: Kerem Yiğit Küçükkale
Team Member: Aslan Palaska
Team Member: Hilal Kınalı
Team Member: Ilgın Erol
Team Member: Osman Yıldırım
Team Member: Sena Miray Koçar
Team Member: Sena Özcan
Team Member: Payam Hosseini
Team Member: Vuslat Sezer

Sponsorship & Institutional Relations
Head of Finance: Ceren Çelik
Coordinator: Arhan Kurt
Coordinator: Mücteba Yıldız
Team Member: Alperen Kalkancı
Team Member: Arif Emre Aksebzeci
Team Member: Aydın Civelek
Team Member: Ayşe Ergen
Team Member: Dilay Korkmaz
Team Member: Elif Ergen
Team Member: Emre Yeşilgül
Team Member: Feyza Tatar
Team Member: Mirhan Hamdi Everdi
Team Member: Naz Sude Sarıtaş
Team Member: Nehir Mert
Team Member: Osman Yağız Algan
Team Member:  Zeynep Uslu

Design & Visual Communication
Co-Head of Design: Duygu Alpoğan
Co-Head of Design: Mina Zeynep Aydın
Coordinator: Eylül Yarışoğlu
Team Member: Zeynep Ela Akdereli
Team Member: Delfin Melis Ahlatcı
Team Member: Beyza Betül Bayraklı

Social Media & Communications
Head of Social Media: Tuğçe Nur Yakışan
Coordinator: Verda Tekinbay
Team Member: Aybüke Demirci
Team Member: Ayça İrem Gündem 
Team Member: Ayşenaz Öztürk
Team Member: Hilal Becerik
Team Member: Nur Sena Bakgör
Team Member: Zeynep Bilge

The ACUGEN 5th Life Sciences Congress is strengthened through collaborations with institutions and organizations that support scientific production in the life sciences and value academia–industry partnerships. This congress seeks to encourage knowledge exchange and sustainable collaborations by bringing together young researchers, academics, and industry representatives on a shared platform. Within this framework, we invite institutions and organizations operating in the fields of science and health to become part of a high-quality academic environment where they can share their knowledge, experience, and vision.

Sponsorship and partnership support contribute to the enrichment of the scientific content of the congress while also offering supporting institutions increased visibility, engagement, and direct interaction with young scientists.

We are dedicated to strengthening the ACUGEN 5th Life Sciences Congress together through innovative and sustainable collaborations that add value to science.

Institutions and organizations interested in sponsoring our congress or learning more about collaboration opportunities are welcome to contact us. We are pleased to state that we are open to all forms of collaboration that contribute to scientific advancement.

📩 For sponsorship and collaboration inquiries: acugen@live.acibadem.edu.tr