SciLifeLab-EMBL Planetary Biology Workshop

The purpose of the workshop is to enhance connectivity between researchers at both, SciLifeLab and EMBL, to identify new collaboration ideas, and to promote joint technology and infrastructure resource development within Planetary Biology.



This is one of many workshops that will follow the conclusion of the MoU between SciLifeLab and EMBL in 2021.

The workshop is a hybrid event. Physical location is the EMBL Heidelberg campus, where in-person attendance is limited. Allocation of spaces is on a first-come first-served basis. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or recovery is required for on-site attendance. Please see EMBL’s COVID-19 terms and conditions

Please note: there are two separate registration links for on-site or virtual participation. In case you sign up for on-site participation but your availability changes, please make sure to inform the responsible contacts.

The workshop will include talks on a broad set of themes including:

  • Biodiversity Genomics & Reference Genome Sequencing

  • Ecology & Evolution

  • Biogeochemistry & Ecosystems

  • Data-driven Planetary Biology,

As well as invited keynote speakers and panel discussions.