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Join the Astbury Conversation

The Astbury Conversation 2026 is where science meets innovation, bringing together those with a passion for structural and chemical biology, biophysics, and biotechnology.

This year’s theme, Designing Biology, dives into the future of synthetic biology – both bottom-up and top-down – along with cutting-edge work on designer biomacromolecules and the technologies shaping the field.

Across two packed days, leading researchers and renowned experts from around the world will come together in Leeds to share ideas, challenge thinking, and give you a unique chance to connect across disciplines and be part of the conversations driving molecular science forward.

Join us at the University of Leeds between 20 and 21 April 2026 for the ultimate learning and networking experience.