EMBO | EMBL Symposium-DNA replication and genome maintenance: from basic biology to human health
Date: October 20-23, 2026 | Venue: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual
Recent progress has advanced our understanding of eukaryotic DNA replication, but key questions remain regarding replisome structure, origin firing, and coordination with chromatin, transcription, and chromosome segregation. Accurate replication is essential for genome stability, and replication stress contributes to diseases such as cancer. This symposium brings together experts to discuss DNA replication mechanisms, stress responses, and their impact on development, aging, and disease, promoting further insights into both fundamental biology and therapeutic applications.