The 6th International Symposium on Frontiers in Molecular Science (ISFMS2027)
The 6th International Symposium on Frontiers in Molecular Science (ISFMS2027)
Trends in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
21 May 2027
21 June 2027
25 June 2027
25 June 2027
20 September 2027
Protein Structure, Enzymes, Molecular Mechanisms of Disease, Genomics Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Biomarkers and Molecular Diagnostics, Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals, AI in Molecular Science, Systems Biology and Multi-Omics, Neurodegeneration
The ISFMS2027 is Now OPEN for Abstract Submission and Registration.
Instructions for authors are available online.
Submit your abstracts HERE.
For any inquiries, please contact us at isfms@mdpi.com.
Welcome from the Chairs
Building on the success of previous editions, we are delighted to announce that the 6th International Symposium on Frontiers in Molecular Science: Trends in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ISFMS2027), organized by the MDPI open access journal International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS, ISSN: 1422-0067, IF: 4.9), will be held in Barcelona, Spain, from 20 to 22 September 2027.
ISFMS2027 will convene leading scientists, emerging researchers, and industry pioneers to explore ten cutting-edge themes—from protein structure and enzyme mechanisms to AI-driven drug discovery and precision medicine. The symposium will serve as a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary exchange, bridging fundamental discoveries in genetics, genomics, and molecular biology with translational applications in cancer immunotherapy, neurodegenerative disease research, and molecular nutrition. By fostering collaborative dialogue between academia, industry, and clinical practice, ISFMS2027 aims to promote the translation from molecular insights to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
Key areas of focus for this conference include, but are not limited to, the following:
S1. Protein Structure and Dynamics;
S2. Enzymes;
S3. Molecular & Cellular Mechanisms of Disease (Cancer, Autophagy, Immunity);
S4. Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics, and Gene Regulation (including ncRNA);
S5. Biomarkers, Molecular Diagnostics, and Precision Medicine;
S6. Drug Discovery, Design, and Molecular Therapeutics;
S7. Bioactive Compounds, Nutraceuticals, and Molecular Nutrition;
S8. Multi-Omics and Systems Biology Approaches;
S9. Artificial Intelligence and Computational Molecular Science;
S10. Biochemical Basis of Neurodegenerative Diseases.
We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona for this inspiring gathering, where you will have the opportunity to present your latest discoveries in protein science, disease mechanisms, or computational molecular research.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. José L. Quiles
Prof. Dr. Antonio Pisani
For any inquiry, please contact the Conference Secretariat: isfms@mdpi.com.
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Event Chairs
Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", University of Granada, Spain
Prof. José L. Quiles is a professor at the Department of Physiology, Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology "José Mataix", Biomedical Research Center, University of Granada, Granada, Spain. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. He received his B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (1991), M.Sc. in Nutrition (1994), Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (1995), and M.Sc. in Business Administration (2000). His research focuses on aging and associated diseases (cancer, neurodegenerative, and cardiovascular diseases), particularly the role of diet (olive oil, strawberries, honey), redox biology, and mitochondria. He has published 274 papers with 15,306 citations (Scopus, March 26, 2026) in these areas.
Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Italy,
IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Italy
Prof. Pisani is a physician-scientist with extensive expertise in the basic and clinical dimensions of basal ganglia function and pathology, with significant translational impact. His research laid the groundwork for a comprehensive investigation into the mechanisms underlying synaptic plasticity disruption in models of Parkinson's disease and dystonia. This work has earned him international recognition, including the Michael J. Fox Foundation Prize in Dystonia Research (2019) and fundings. His commitment to the field is reflected in an extensive record of peer-reviewed publications, >350 publications. In addition, Dr. Pisani's group made important contributions to the identification and characterisation of fluid biomarkers for Parkinson's disease. The clinical facilities of the Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences are based at the IRCCS Mondino Foundation — a nationally designated Institute of Neurology and internationally recognised university hospital.
Sessions
S2. Enzymes
S3. Molecular & Cellular Mechanisms of Disease (Cancer, Autophagy, Immunity)
S4. Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics, and Gene Regulation (including ncRNA)
S5. Biomarkers, Molecular Diagnostics, and Precision Medicine
S6. Drug Discovery, Design, and Molecular Therapeutics
S7. Bioactive Compounds, Nutraceuticals, and Molecular Nutrition
S8. Multi-Omics and Systems Biology Approaches
S9. Artificial Intelligence and Computational Molecular Science
S10. Biochemical Basis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Instructions for Authors
ISFMS 2027 will accept abstracts only. The conference will be held fully in person; it is not possible to participate online. Please note that abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. Please use your institutional email address for both processes.
- Create an account on Sciforum if you do not have one, then click on Submit Abstract at the top of the Conference website to submit your abstract.
- Indicate which thematic area is best suited for your research.
- The structure abstract should include the introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections of about 200–300 words in length.
- The deadline to submit your abstract is 21 May 2027. You will be notified by 21 June 2027 regarding the the acceptance.
- Upon submission, you can select if you wish to be considered for oral presentation or poster presentation. Following assessment by the Chairs, you will be notified in a separate email whether your contribution has been accepted for oral or poster presentation.
- Please note that to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by any of the authors, denoted as Covering Author, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract.
- All abstracts accepted for presentation will be collected in a book of abstracts, which will be displayed on the website during the conference.
The slot for the oral presentation is 15 mins (Presentation & Q&A). Authors are encouraged to prepare a presentation in PowerPoint or similar software. We will send you the link to upload your slides before the conference.
Each presenter will be provided with a vertical poster board. The poster size is 90 cm x 140 cm. Please print your poster prior to the conference. A plan of the poster session will be circulated later on.
You can use our free template to create your poster. The poster template can be downloaded here.
Registration
In-Person Registration
The conference will be held fully in person; it is not possible to participate online. The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, morning/afternoon coffee breaks, lunches, a conference bag, and a program book. Participation in the conference is considered final only once the registration fees have been paid. The number of participants is limited: once the number of paid registrations reaches the maximum number of participants, unpaid registrations will be canceled.
When registering, please provide us with your institutional email address. This will accelerate the registration process.
If you are registering several people under the same registration order, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual institutional email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.
Important Information
Please note that abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. During registration, please provide us with the same email address you used to submit your abstract(s). Otherwise, leave us a comment in the registration form, providing the email address used during the submission process. In addition, please use your institutional email address for both processes.
In order to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by any of the authors, denoted as the Covering Author, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract. The Covering Author registration deadline is 25 June 2027. Your abstract will be withdrawn if your registration is not complete by this date.
Participants of the event will be able to download an electronic Certificate of Attendance by accessing their dashboards on Sciforum.net once the event is concluded. The certificates will be found under the "My Certificates" category.
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Early Bird Until 25 June 2027 |
Regular Until 20 September 2027 |
Supported documents | |
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| Student | 300.00 EUR | 400.00 EUR |
Please upload the front and back of your valid Student ID card. |
| IJMS Editorial Board Member/Guest Editor | 450.00 EUR | 550.00 EUR | |
| Academic | 550.00 EUR | 650.00 EUR | |
| Non-academic | 750.00 EUR | 850.00 EUR |
Cancellation policy
| Cancellation of paid registration is possible under the terms listed below: | |
| ≥ 2 months before the conference | Full refund but 100 EUR is retained for administration |
| ≥ 1 month before the conference | Refund 50% of the applying fees |
| ≥ 2 weeks before the conference | Refund 25% of the applying fees |
| < 2 weeks before the conference | No refund |
Disclaimer
In the unlikely event that MDPI deems it necessary to cancel the conference, all pre-paid registration fees will be reimbursed. MDPI shall not be liable for reimbursing the cost of travel or accommodation arrangements made by individual delegates.
Beware of unauthorized registration and hotel solicitations
Note that Sciforum is the only official registration platform to register to ISFMS2027 and that we are not associated with any hotel agency. While other hotel resellers and travel agencies may contact you with offers for your trip, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with ISFMS2027 or Sciforum. Beware that entering into financial agreements with non-endorsed companies can have costly consequences.
Insurance
The organizers do not accept liability for personal accident, loss, or damage to private property incurred as a result of participation in ISFMS2027. Delegates are advised to arrange appropriate insurance to cover travel, cancellation, or medical costs, and theft or damage of belongings.
MDPI Conference Admissions Policy
- All registered conference delegates are asked to always wear their badges throughout the conference.
- Conference sessions, the catering area, and the poster area are solely restricted to badge holders. Any person attending these areas without a badge will be asked to leave the premises.
- Badge holders must not allow their badges to be worn by anyone else. Any failure to do so is likely to lead to the badge holder and the person wearing the badge being removed from the premises.
- Press badges are restricted to publishers, editors, journalists, broadcasters, and web bloggers associated with the conference subject area. Members of the press may be asked to produce accreditation in the form of a photocopy of a recognized press or media card, a business card, a letter from the editor, or an official web address linking to a press release in order to verify their position.
- Photographs and videos may be taken during the conference. Anyone attending the conference consents to such photography and filming without compensation and confirms that the organizers shall be entitled to use such photographs and videos, which may include photographs and videos of visitors, for the purpose of marketing the conference in the future and for exploitation in any and all media, without liability.
Payment methods
Wire transfer, Credit card
Currencies accepted by this event
Swiss francs (CHF) , Euros (EUR) , US dollars (USD) , Pounds sterling (GBP) , Japanese yen (JPY) , Canadian dollars (CAD) and Singapore dollars (SGD)
Publication Opportunities
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences Publication
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to Special Issue, published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences（IJMS, ISSN: 1422-0067, IF: 4.9) with a 20% discount on the publication fee. There is no guarantee of the publication in IJMS journal. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.
Please note if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. -
Proceeding Paper Publication
You are welcome to submit a proceeding paper (4-8 pages) to Biology and Life Sciences Forum Journal (ISSN: 2673-9976 ) after the conference. Publication of the proceedings will be free of charge.
Authors are asked to disclose that it is a proceeding paper of the ISFMS 2027 conference paper in their cover letter. Carefully read the rules outlined in the 'Instructions for Authors' on the journal’s website and ensure that your submission adheres to these guidelines.
Proceedings paper submission period: 23 September to 6 November 2027.
Visa Information
Please note that you must apply for your own visa application. MDPI is not responsible for any visa application. However, MDPI can provide a Visa Support Letter. To be eligible for such a document, the criteria below must be fulfilled.
Visa Support Letter
- Applicants must have paid for registration and submitted an abstract in order to get a letter of support.
- Applicants must provide us with a scan of their valid, in-date passport that contains a photo of them.
- Applicants must provide us with a letter of support from their institution to confirm that they support the delegate attending the meeting.
- This must be carried out in good time before the meeting; "last minute" requests will not be processed.
More useful information on visa application
Plan Your Trip
Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital and largest city of Catalonia and is Spain's second-largest city, with a population of over one and a half million people.
Located on the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, this city has a rich and diverse history, with its roots dating back to Roman times. The fruitful medieval period established Barcelona's position as the economic and political center of the Western Mediterranean. The city's Gothic Quarter bears witness to the splendor enjoyed by the city from the 13th to the 15th centuries.
The 20th century ushered in widespread urban renewal throughout Barcelona, culminating in its landmark Eixample district, which showcases some of Barcelona's most distinctive Catalan art-nouveau, or modernista, buildings. The Catalan Antoni Gaudí, one of the most eminent architects, designed buildings such as La Pedrera, the Casa Batlló, and the Sagrada Família church, which have become world-famous landmarks.
In 1992, Barcelona gained international recognition by hosting the Olympic games, which brought about a massive upturn in its tourism industry. For visitors, this has translated into the very modern yet incredibly old city you see now in the 21st century, where new elements work to both preserve and celebrate the city’s heritage and origins.
Barcelona has plenty of outdoor markets, restaurants, shops, museums, and churches. The city is also very walkable, with an extensive and reliable Metro system for more far-flung destinations.
Beware of Unauthorized Registration and Hotel Solicitations
Note that Sciforum is the only official registration platform to register to Entropy 2026 and that we are not associated with any hotel agency (other than those listed above). While other hotel resellers and travel agencies may contact you with offers for your trip, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with Entropy 2026 or Sciforum. Beware that entering into financial agreements with non-endorsed companies can have costly consequences.
Organizers
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Past Events
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The 5th International Symposium on Frontiers in Molecular Science (ISFMS2025)
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Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Druggability of Proteins （ISFMS2022）
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Conference Secretariat
Ms. Katrina Zhang
Mr. Benjamin Tay
Ms. Jessie Li
Dr. Alina-Andrada Igna
Dr. Jesús García Cano
isfms@mdpi.com
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