Meetings 2026

Organelle Pharmacology: A new frontier for drug discovery

15-16 April, 2026, Oxford, UK

This symposium will bring together leading researchers to explore the burgeoning field of organelle-specific drug discovery. While traditional drug development has focused on targeting proteins and pathways at the cellular level, this event will highlight a paradigm shift toward treating diseases by precisely targeting the dysfunction of specific organelles.

Website for registration and further information: https://my.bps.ac.uk/events/details/?id=6f9d4020-50a0-f011-bbd2-7c1e522eb31e

Early Bird Registration deadline: Wednesday 1 April March, 2026.

Travel Bursary Application: Wednesday 1 April March, 2026.

Key themes to be covered include:

The organelle-disease connection: Speakers will discuss how dysfunction in organelles, their interactions at membrane contact sites and autophagic processes, contribute to major diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, inflammation and metabolic conditions.
Emerging techniques for studying drug effects on organelles: The meeting will showcase cutting-edge technologies that are enabling a new era of organelle research including subcellular fluorescent techniques, cryo-electron microscopy and organelle electrophysiology.
Novel therapeutic strategies: Speakers will present new drug discovery approaches in which small molecules have been developed to target organellar processes whose dysregulation leads to disease.
By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, the meeting aims to accelerate the translation of organelle research into innovative, targeted therapies that can transform the treatment of currently intractable diseases. It will provide a platform for scientists to share breakthroughs, discuss challenges, and collectively shape the future of organelle-based medicine.

Learning outcomes:
1.   To better understand the roles of cellular organelles in health and disease
2.   To understand the current state of the art in identifying and studying organellar drug targets
3.   To appreciate the challenges of drug targeting to intracellular sites
4.   To translate our new understanding to the development of novel therapeutics

Continuing Professional Development
This event is approved by the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal Colleges of Physicians for the purposes of CPD.

YoungPharm – Satellite meeting for the Next Generation by HUPHAR
2-3 June, 2026, Mátraháza, Hungary

Website: https://huphar.org/huphar2026/en/youngpharm-satellite-meeting-for-the-next-generation-by-huphar/

Ahead of the HUPHAR Annual Conference, we are organizing a Young Researchers’ PreConference focusing on visibility, interaction, and professional development for early-career scientists. This two half-day event offers the opportunity for those who wish to present their research as an oral presentation in a supportive, interactive environment. The emphasis is on discussion, exchange of ideas, and learning from each other, within a friendly yet scientifically rigorous setting.

A key element of the meeting is spending time together beyond the lecture room: shared dinner and informal conversations during the breaks of the scientific programs, which create space for meaningful connections and deeper scientific exchange.

In addition to scientific sessions, the program highlights academic and industry career paths, including transitions between the two sectors. The aim is to create an atmosphere where questions are welcome, ideas can develop, and future collaborations may emerge.

Spoiler: it will be great.

WHY JOIN?

Oral presentation opportunities for young researchers