5th Optogenetic Technologies and Applications Conference

17.11.2026, 09.00 Uhr19.11.2026, 18.00 Uhr | Multiscale Imaging Center (MIC), Münster

The 5th Optogenetic Technologies and Applications Conference will showcase advances in optogenetics and bring together different branches of the optogenetic community. The conference will include approaches in neuronal and non-neuronal optogenetics as well as in material science and unicellular organisms.

Topics:

  • Optogenetics for Biotechnology & Material Sciences
  • Biomedical Applications of Optogenetics
  • Discovery, Characterization, and Engineering of Novel Light Responsive Systems
  • Engineering & Applications of Optogenetic Tools to Neuroscience
  • Answering Fundamental Questions in Biology with Optogenetics
  • Delivery Systems & Manipulation of Light
  • Optogenetics in Liquid Phase Separations
  • Alternative Physical Stimuli for spatio-temporal control

Leibniz Health Technologies will fund conference registration for up to 10 researchers from LHT member institutions on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible researchers may apply for sponsorship by completing the registration form available at:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7c83c76720db413eb70a22883036a914

More information: https://www.aiche.org/sbe/conferences/optogenetic-technologies-and-applications/2026