Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (1)
Online
On 9 September 2025, MDPI and Non-Coding RNA (ncRNA, ISSN: 2311-553X) will host a webinar entitled “From MicroRNA Biology to Clinical Breakthroughs: Advancing MicroRNAs as Anti-Cancer Agents”. The Non-Coding RNA journal webinar is open to all who enjoy doing any type of research on the topic of non-coding transcripts or are passionate about learning about this exciting and competitive research area. The webinar speakers will present new findings from basic to translational research. Any interesting ideas for topics and speakers are welcomed!
Date: 09 September 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. CEST | 11:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 849 1920 8776
Program:
Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CEST |
Time in EDT |
Dr. Laura Poliseno (Chair) Chair Introduction |
5:00–5:05 p.m. |
11:00–11:05 a.m. |
Prof. Dr. Andrea L. Kasinski From MicroRNA Biology to Clinical Breakthroughs: Advancing MicroRNAs as Anti-Cancer Agents |
5:05–5:45 p.m. |
11:05–11:45 a.m. |
Q&A Session |
5:45–5:55 p.m. |
11:45–11:55 a.m. |
Dr. Laura Poliseno Closing of Webinar |
5:55–6:00 p.m. |
11:55 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic or institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
If you are unable to attend, feel free to register nonetheless; we will inform you once a recording of the webinar becomes available.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Laura Poliseno, Institute of Clinical Physiology (IFC), National Research Council (CNR) and Oncogenomics Unit, Core Research Laboratory (CRL), Istituto per lo Studio, la Prevenzione e la Rete Oncologica (ISPRO), Via Moruzzi 1, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
- Prof. Dr. Andrea L. Kasinski, Department of Biological Sciences and Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
Relevant Special Issue:
“Non-Coding RNA: 10th Anniversary”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. George A. Calin
Deadline for manuscript submission: 31 March 2026
For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Ncrnaj-18.
If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact journal.webinar@mdpi.com.
Non-Coding RNA Webinar Secretariat
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (1)
Barcelona, Spain
Dear colleagues,
Mark your calendars! We’re excited to invite you to Viruses 2026 – New Horizons in Virology, taking place from 11–13 March 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Organized by MDPI and the open-access journal Viruses, this in-person event continues the tradition of successful past conferences in Basel (2016), Barcelona (2018, 2020, 2024), and online (2022). We’re eager to reunite the global virology community for a vibrant exchange of ideas, discoveries, and collaborations.
Why You Should Join
Virology is more crucial than ever, with global implications for human, animal, and plant health. Viruses 2026 will feature a rich scientific program, including invited talks from leading experts and six key sessions:
- General Topics in Virology
- Antiviral Therapeutics, Vaccines, and Host Defenses
- Antiviral Innate Immunity
- Structure and Mechanisms of Virus Replication
- Virus-Host Interactions
- Viral Pathogenesis and Evolution
Abstract Submission Now Open!
Want to present your latest research? We're accepting submissions for short talks and poster presentations. All the info you need is available on our website – and yes, you're welcome to submit already! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work:

16 Leading Speakers
We’re thrilled to welcome distinguished invited speakers who are shaping virology across various fields. Check out our website for more details about the speakers, venue, and travel information. Start planning your participation today!

We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona for an inspiring and engaging conference experience.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric Freed and Dr. Albert Bosch
Viruses 2026 Chairs
Sent by the Viruses 2026 Conference Secretariat
viruses2026@mdpi.com
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