We are happy to announce that registration for the Mendel Genetics Conference, 22 – 23 JULY 2027 is open!
Taking place in Brno, Czechia, the cradle of genetics, this conference brings together global leaders, researchers, and pioneers in the field of genetics and genomics to celebrate progress, share breakthrough discoveries, and build future collaborations.
A sneak peek at the programme
The programme will cover cancer genetics, rare diseases, bioinformatic approaches to genome analysis, plant genomics, personalised medicine, as well as the history of genetics from Mendel to the present.
Our speaker line-up is taking shape. Meet the experts confirmed so far!
From the Genome of Europe consortium:
- André Uitterlinden, Genome of Europe project coordinator, and Olaf Riess, GoE WP2 co-lead, will bring their expertise to the programme. André is Professor of Complex Genetics at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam and studies the genetic basis of common traits and diseases. Olaf is Director of the Institute of Medical Genetics and Applied Genomics at University Hospital Tübingen and researches rare diseases, particularly inherited movement disorders such as ataxias and Huntington’s disease.
Speakers from outside the Genome of Europe consortium:
- Carol W. Greider from the University of California, who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009 for discovering how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and telomerase.
- Jean-Marie Lehn, Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry (1987) and Emeritus Professor at the University of Strasbourg, who pioneered molecular recognition, helping establish supramolecular chemistry – the study of how molecules interact and assemble into larger structures.
- Michael Paul Snyder, professor at Stanford University School of Medicine (US), whose research combines large-scale genomic and multi-omics data to better understand human health.
- Pascal Mayer, a French biophysicist and biotechnology entrepreneur whose pioneering work on DNA colony-based sequencing contributed to the development of Illumina’s next-generation sequencing technology.
- Jan Korbel, Interim Head of EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, who investigates structural variation in the human genome and its role in diseases such as cancer.
- Alexander Hoischen, Professor of Genomic Technologies at Radboud University Medical Center (Netherlands), who uses advanced genomic methods to uncover the genetic causes of rare diseases, particularly immune disorders.
- Jakub Tolar, President, CEO and Executive Dean of Baylor College of Medicine, who develops cell- and gene-based treatments for rare inherited diseases.
- Daniel J. Fairbanks, professor of biology at Utah Valley University, a geneticist and leading scholar of Gregor Mendel and the history of genetics.
- Jaroslav Doležel, founder of the Centre of Plant Structural and Functional Genomics at the Czech Academy of Sciences, an internationally recognised expert on plant genomes.
- Marek Vácha, Czech molecular biologist, bioethicist and author, who explores the intersection of science, ethics and society.
- Johannes Zschocke, Professor of Human Genetics at the Medical University of Innsbruck and director of its Centre for Medical Genetics, whose research focuses on inherited metabolic and connective tissue disorders.
- Nils Christian Stenseth, Norwegian evolutionary biologist and Research Professor at the University of Oslo, whose research explores population dynamics, ecosystem change and the evolution and spread of infectious diseases.
Explore the programme and speaker updates at mendelconference.com/programme.
Experience the city of Mendel
Alongside the lectures, it’s a great chance to explore Brno and visit the actual places where Mendel lived and worked. Walk through the historic grounds of the St. Thomas Abbey, visit the Mendel Museum of Masaryk University or Mendelianum of Moravian Museum and see where Mendel lived and worked.
Mendel festival
Enjoy the annual Mendel festival, Saturday 24 JULY 2027 in Masaryk University campus, offering free access to music, science pop-ups, and cultural events. Plus, don’t miss guided tours of Masaryk University’s high-tech facilities and specialized research laboratories.
Important Dates!
Registration: September 2026 – end of June 2027
Abstract submission: September 2026 – 30 April 2027
Website: www.mendelconference.com
Venue: Hotel International, Brno, Czechia
Save the date and join us for 2 days of science,
1 day of festival and
100% Mendel vibe in JULY 2027 in Brno!