10 – 12 September 2025
First International Conference on Functional Biology
International House of Scientists “Frédéric Joliot-Curie” ~ St. Constantine and Helena Resort ~ Varna, Bulgaria
Welcome
The First International Conference on Functional Biology is organised by the Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in collaboration with the Section “Plant Physiology and Biochemistry” of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria.
The conference marks the 15th anniversary of the Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, established through the merger of two prestigious research institutions – the Institute of Plant Physiology “Acad. Metodiy Popov” and the Institute of Genetics “Acad. Doncho Kostov”.
Today, Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics is recognized as a national center for fundamental and applied science research with strengths in plant biology. The Institute advances functional biology by the integration of plant physiology, genetics and molecular biology, supported by interdisciplinary approaches and active national and international collaborations.
This conference will present research aligned with the main scientific directions of IPPG: Molecular Biology and Genetics, Plant Ecophysiology and Experimental Algology, and also encourage dialogue with related disciplines. It aims to bring together researchers and experts to share recent advances in functional biology and explore its diverse, cross-disciplinary applications. Contributions extending beyond plant science are welcome with the goal to foster new collaborations and expand the boundaries of integrative biological research.
Important dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 June 2025
Participation Registration Deadline: 15 July 2025
Conference organizers
Two enthusiastic teams
...WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN
Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr. Valya Vassileva – Conference Chairperson – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Prof. Dr. Katya Georgieva – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Prof. Dr. Iskren Sergiev – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dessislava Todorova – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gergana Mihailova – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ivan Iliev – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assist. Prof. Dr. Elena Shopova – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assist. Prof. Dr. Irina Boycheva – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assist. Prof. Dr. Mariyana Georgieva – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
MSc Tsvetina Nikolova – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Mrs Neli Naydenova – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Scientific Committee
Prof. DSc Nina Atanassova – Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum, BAS
Prof. Dr. Svetlana Misheva – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kalina Ananieva – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lyudmila Simova-Stoilova – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maria Geneva – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irina Vaseva – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Georgi Bonchev – Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, BAS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ina Aneva – Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, BAS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miroslava Zhiponova – Sofia University “St. Kl. Ohridski”
Prof. Dr. Alma Balestrazzi – University of Pavia, Italy
Prof. Dr. Federico Martinelli – University of Florence, Italy
Prof. Dr. Kamil Ruzicka – Institute of Experimental Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Prof. Dr. Sigita Jurkonienė – Nature Research Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania
Prof. Dr. Yalçın Kaya – Trakya University, Edirne, Türkiye
Conference sponsors
Our Partners
Generously supporting the Conference
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