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Join us to explore reactive biology as a catalyst for new interdisciplinary collaborations and scientific discovery!
When: 17-18 September, 2026
Where: LINXS, The Loop, Rydbergs torg 4, 224 84 Lund
Organisers: LINXS Chemistry of Life Theme
Target Group: The workshop is aimed at researchers with an interest in reactive processes in biology and related methodologies, including:
Life scientists and biologists working on redox biology, metabolism, hypoxia, cancer, microbiology, or cell signalling.
Chemists and chemical biologists interested in reactive intermediates, sulfur and selenium chemistry, and chemical tools for biology.
Physicists and method developers, particularly those working with neutron scattering, imaging, spectroscopy, or soft matter.
ESS scientists and users interested in developing new biologically driven science cases for large‑scale facilities.
Early‑career and established researchers seeking interdisciplinary collaborations across chemistry, biology, and physics.
ABOUT
Many important biological processes are driven by highly reactive chemical species, including reactive chalcogenide species, radicals, and short‑lived redox intermediates, that form under conditions such as hypoxia and metabolic stress. These species are central to cell signalling, metabolism, and disease, yet they are often difficult to study because they are transient, chemically complex, and poorly captured by standard experimental approaches.
This workshop aims to bring together researchers from chemistry, biology, physics, and large‑scale research infrastructures to discuss how reactive biology can act as a common ground for new collaborations. By combining biological questions with chemical insight and advanced experimental methods, including neutron‑based techniques available at ESS, the meeting will explore new ways of probing reactive processes in living systems.
The event will consist of short talks, open discussions, and focused breakout sessions designed to encourage interaction rather than formal presentation. The emphasis will be on shared problems, current technical limitations, and realistic opportunities for collaboration between University of Leicester, Lund University, ESS, and other international partners. The workshop is intended as a starting point for new collaborations, joint projects, and future funding applications, rather than a traditional conference focused on completed work.
PROGRAMME
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Contact
For practical questions, please contact mia.lindstroml@linxs.lu.se
The event is free of charge, but please note that we have a no-show fee of 200 SEK to offset the cost of ordered food.
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