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Life is changing faster than ever, and so is the life sciences field. For life scientists who want to stay ahead of that curve, NWO Life2026 is one event that shouldn’t be missed. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝘆, this is the final call to secure a spot for 𝟮𝟴 & 𝟮𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 in Egmond aan Zee. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eqCtN3Vb 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 Living systems are in constant motion, and the life sciences are transforming just as rapidly. New technologies, shifting research environments, and rising societal expectations are reshaping how life is studied, and how collaboration happens across disciplines. NWO Life2026 offers a space to explore these developments collectively. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 Three keynote perspectives on change • Onur Güntürkün - The Parallel Evolution of Complex Cognition • Serena Nik-Zainal - Mutational processes in whole‑genome sequencing and implications for cancer trials • Richard Bardgett - Soil biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in a changing world 𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱  Focus sessions, parallel presentations, posters, and demonstrations. Each proposed by researchers across the life sciences. Presenters show how colleagues are tackling complexity, developing new tools, and rethinking established approaches. 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀  From bio‑inspired technologies and ageing processes to microbial spatial dynamics and conservation genomics, each session highlights how interdisciplinary collaboration drives scientific progress and offers insights directly applicable to your own work. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 On the evening before the conference, NWO and the Life Sciences Round Table host an interactive session on the future of talent in a rapidly changing research landscape. Designed for professionals shaping the field, as well as PhDs, postdocs, and young PIs. More details on the NWO Life website. NWO Life2026 is a place to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and connect with peers navigating similar scientific questions and opportunities. Register now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of the life sciences. #NWOLife2026 #ChangesinLife #Lifesciences #Conference #networking #NWOlife