Call for Abstracts

Submission of abstracts are

invited for presentation at

the Physics of Life 2027

conference

Abstract Topics

Abstracts are welcomed in the following areas:

  • Biomolecular Assemblies and Condensates
  • Collective Phenomena in Living Matter: From Microswimmers to Animals
  • Emerging Areas in the Physics of Life
  • Engineering Biology
  • Evolution, Ecology and Epidemiology
  • Gene Regulatory Dynamics in Natural and Synthetic Systems
  • Imaging and Single Molecule Biology
  • Immunity, Resistance and Host/Pathogen Dynamics
  • Metabolism, Growth and Physical Bioenergetics



  • Microbes Across Length Scales
  • Patterns and Waves
  • Physics of Disease
  • Protein Structure, Dynamics and Interactions
  • Quantum Technology in and for Biology
  • The Company of Biologists Session: Cell Architecture and Forces
  • The Company of Biologists Session: Differentiation and Development
  • The Company of Biologists Session: Physics of the Nucleus
  • Tissue Growth, Mechanics and Mechanosensing

Presentation Format

Oral and poster presentations will be delivered as part of the conference technical programme. Further details regarding presentation length and format will be provided to successful authors following abstract review.

  • Title: Maximum 25 words.
  • Presentation type: Oral or poster.
  • Theme: Choose from the options (as listed above)
  • Abstract: Plain text, maximum 250 words.
  • Supporting information: One page document may be included in the submission for figures and references (if applicable).
  • Additional information - topics: If your abstract is relevant to more than one topic area, please include any additional topics. Selecting multiple topics may increase your chances of being considered for an oral presentation.
  • Additional information - Early Career Researchers (ECRs): If you are eligible and would like your abstract to be considered for an oral presentation during the ECR session on Monday 22 March, please tick the relevant box.

Submission Deadlines

Oral abstract submission 13 December 2026.

Poster abstract submission 22 January 2027.

All submitters will be informed of the outcome after review by the organising committee.

How to Submit

Click the button below to submit your abstract.

Submit my abstract

Why Present?

Presenting at the conference provides an opportunity to:


  • Share innovative research and practical experience to over 400 attendees.
  • Present to researchers and professionals from across academia, industry, healthcare and government and connect with experts applying quantitative approaches to biological systems.
  • Contribute to discussions on current challenges and emerging developments.
  • Promote collaboration across the physics of life community.

We look forward to receiving your submission.