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LAMECS 2026 set to bring the next generation of microbiologists to Manchester

Applied Microbiology International
Meeting Announcement

The future of applied microbiology takes centre stage in Manchester next month as the Letters in Applied Microbiology Early Career Scientist Research Symposium (LAMECS) returns for its fifteenth year.

From lab to market: MedTech Hackathon GBA 2026 accelerates commercialization of medtech innovations

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

The MedTech Hackathon GBA 2026, co-organised by The University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) Techno-Entrepreneur Core (TEC) and Techno-Entrepreneur Academy (TEA) in collaboration with Bay Charm, presented the pioneering medical solutions of its top ten finalist teams at the Asia Summit on Global Health this week. The teams showcased their innovations to a distinguished panel of life sciences experts, demonstrating a sophisticated synergy between cutting-edge laboratory research and real-world clinical demand.

Program announced for NUTRITION 2026 to be held July 25–28

American Society for Nutrition
Meeting Announcement

Complimentary press passes are available for qualifying journalists to attend NUTRITION 2026, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. Join thousands of nutrition researchers and professionals to examine the latest science shaping national conversations July 25–28 in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.

Meeting: NUTRITION 2026

SLEEP 2026 marks 40 years of advancing the sleep field at annual meeting in Baltimore

American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Meeting Announcement

Leading sleep medicine professionals, sleep and circadian researchers, and health experts will unite in Baltimore for SLEEP 2026, the landmark 40th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies from June 14-17. More than 6,000 attendees will gather at the Baltimore Convention Center to explore emerging sleep and circadian research, new technologies, and the future of the field. The event is held jointly by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society.

Meeting: SLEEP 2026

Sustainable carbon additives offer eco-friendly solution to $2.5 trillion global corrosion problem

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Meeting Announcement

Corrosion is often a silent destroyer, but its impact on the global economy is deafening. According to the Association for Materials Protection and Performance, corrosion costs the world approximately $2.5 trillion annually, a figure representing about 2.4% of the global GDP. This economic burden is comparable to the entire world's annual spending on the military or the automotive sector.

CDI convenes leaders in translational immunology

Hackensack Meridian Health
Meeting Announcement

The event brought together a world-class assembly of scientists to share groundbreaking findings aimed at accelerating the next generation of cancer immunotherapies.

Positive emotion and reward disturbance in mood disorders

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Meeting Announcement

In a free webinar hosted by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, “Positive Emotion and Reward Disturbance in Mood Disorders” on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2pm ET, Dr. June Gruber, Ph.D., will discuss her lab's work to delineate the nature of positive emotion disturbance in people with and without a history of mood difficulties. By studying healthy people, people at risk for mood disorders, as well as adults and adolescents with mood disorders, she seeks to develop new ways of understanding positive mood disturbance as well as treatments to enhance emotional well-being and sustainable happiness. This webinar will be hosted by Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D., President & CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation and host of the Emmy® nominated television series Healthy Minds.

Hormone health climbs the policy agenda as endocrine leaders meet for European Society of Endocrinology’s first Summit of the Presidents

European Society of Endocrinology
Meeting Announcement

Leaders of Europe’s endocrine organisations met at European Society of Endocrinology (ESE)’s first Summit of the Presidents to discuss future challenges and opportunities in endocrinology and agree steps to boost visibility of hormone health in national and European policy.

Meeting: European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) 2026

Frontiers in Science Deep Dive webinar series: AI-embodied surgical robots can revolutionize surgery—if regulatory questions addressed

Frontiers
Meeting Announcement

Discover how AI-embodied surgical robots can revolutionize surgical practice—and the implications for clinicians, researchers, regulation, and healthcare systems.

The 28th European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) starts tomorrow

European Society of Endocrinology
Meeting Announcement

Now in its 28th year, the European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) 2026 commences on Saturday 9 May and runs until Tuesday 12 May. The Congress will bring together endocrine specialists from across Europe and the rest of the world to meet, collaborate and celebrate endocrinology at the Prague Congress Centre in Prague, Czech Republic. This year’s Congress will also celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) since the formation of the Society in 2006.

Meeting: European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) 2026

HKU School of Governance and Policy concludes landmark Inaugural Week, shaping governance and next generation leadership inspired by human progress and innovative ideas

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

The School of Governance and Policy (SGP) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) concluded its three-day Inaugural Week on 29 April, marking the launch of a premier intellectual hub dedicated to navigating the most complex regional and international governance challenges of our time. The landmark event convened world-renowned scholars including a 2024 Nobel Laureate, former heads of government, and industry pioneers, drawing over 900 attendees to the HKU campus.

HKU research team to develop “Short-wavelength infrared spectrometer” for China’s Tianwen-3 mission, advancing the search for signs of life on Mars

The University of Hong Kong
Meeting Announcement

A research team from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will participate in China’s planetary exploration mission, Tianwen-3. According to the selection results released by the China National Space Administration recently, the “Short-Wavelength Infrared Spectrometer”, led and developed by HKU, has been officially chosen as a payload for deployment on the service module of the Tianwen-3 mission. The instrument will play a critical role in forecasting dust storms during landing manoeuvres, searching for biosignatures, detecting hydrous minerals, and surveying Martian resources.

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