The meeting “Cell la vie!” organized by the French Society for Cell Biology will be held at the Pasteur Institute in Paris on October 21–23, 2026.
This edition will focus on the needs and challenges of multidisciplinary research in cell biology that integrates state-of-the-art imaging, biochemistry, physics, and advanced computational analysis—including AI-driven data processing—to explore the fundamental mechanisms of life. Particular emphasis will be placed on how recent breakthroughs in multiscale microscopy have transformed cell biology, enabling researchers to bridge molecular, cellular, and tissue-level investigations with unprecedented precision and depth.
The meeting will cover recent findings on a broad range of topics including :
– Cell adhesion and environment in homeostasis and disease
– Origin and evolution of cellular complexity
– Membrane dynamics, trafficking and biomolecular condensates
– Cellular interfaces: from cell communication to host micro-organism crosstalk
– Cytoskeleton and cellular dynamics
– Mechanobiology across scales
– Frontiers in cellular imaging: from subcellular structures to multi-cellular systems
Keynote Speakers:
Jan Ellenberg, Stockholm – Sweden
Johanna Ivaska, Turku – Finland
We have prepared an exciting lineup of invited speakers but short-talk will also be selected from submitted abstracts.
Invited Speakers:
Bruno Antonny, Nice – France
Emmanuelle Bayer, Bordeaux – France
Jacky Goetz, Strasbourg – France
Simonetta Gribaldo, Paris – France
Jana Helsen, Heidelberg – Germany
Sandra Iden, Hombourg – Germany
Dagmar Iber, Zurich – Switzerland
Benoit Ladoux, Paris – France
Marine Laporte, SBCF Young researcher prize 2025, Lyon – France
Delphine Muriaux, Montpellier – France
Matthieu Platre, SBCF Young researcher prize 2026, Montpellier – France
Jörg Renkawitz, Munich – Germany
Aurélien Roux, Geneva – Switzerland
Shiro Suetugu, Nara – Japan
Iva Tolic, Zagreb – Croatia
Time will also be dedicated to poster sessions, meeting with sponsors, social gatherings, and networking to foster interactions across disciplines.
More information and registration link can be found HERE!
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Paris for this exciting edition of “Cell la vie!”.
The Organizing Committee
