Symbiosis in Context - Connecting Insights across Systems and Scales

Scientific Programme

Ecological context

Consequences of symbioses for the partners and other organisms

Host context

Chemical and molecular communication mechanisms employed by symbiotic partners

Methodological context

How are cutting-edge methods in symbiosis research applied across systems.

Evolutionary context

Symbiotic interaction partners and how they change during short or long-lasting associations

Spatial context

Consequence of spatial localization on individual organisms in biofilms, host tissues, or intracellular environments.

Early Career Session

A session is dedicated to student talks from any field of study.