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2nd Spatial Genome Organisation Conference
The Nucleome in Basic Biology and Disease #SGO25
Prices from:
$1,059.0031 Oct - 03 Nov 2025
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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Matthias Altmeyer
University of Zurich
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Irene Chiolo
University of Southern California
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Karim Mekhail
University of Toronto
Early Bird - 02 Jun 2025 • Talk Submission - 02 Jun 2025 • Poster Submission - 01 Sep 2025 • Registration & Payment Deadline - 01 Sep 2025
Synopsis
The conference will bring together scientists working to better understand nuclear and genome organisation in various organisms, tissues, and cell states.
Conference sessions will cover topics related to:
● Nuclear and subnuclear structure and function
● Nuclear organisation and chromosome topology in gene expression
● Nuclear organisation and chromosome topology in DNA replication and repair
● Crosstalk between transcription and repair
● Impact of nuclear and genome organisation on genome editing
● Genome editing technologies in the study of nuclear and genome structure and function
● Nuclear bodies including the nucleolus, Cajal bodies, speckles, PML bodies
● Constitutive and induced phase separation in the nucleus
● Topologically associated domains and transcription in genome control
● Signalling cues, cellular states and genome organisation
● Genome organisation in pluripotency and during differentiation
● Nuclear and genome structures in health, cancer, aging, and age-related diseases
● Chromatin loops and non-canonical nucleic acids structures in genome expression and stability
● Spatial genome organisation: from the bench to the bedside
Workshops will cover: Technical advances in the study of nuclear and genome organisation; The next frontiers in spatial genome organisation and its connection to health and disease; How to publish in the era of spatial genome organisation?
Confirmed Plenary Speakers
Ibrahim Cisse (Max Planck)
SUPER-RESOLUTION IMAGING OF TRANSCRIPTION IN LIVING CELLS
Marco Foiani (IFOM)
Roger Greenberg (University of Pennsylvania)
MOLECULAR PATTERNS FROM DNA DAMAGE TO IMMUNITY
Confirmed Invited Speakers
Effie Apostolou (Weill Cornell Medicine)
3D REGULATORY HUBS CONTROL ONCOGENIC PROGRAMS
Samuel Bakhoum (Volastra Therapeutics / Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth)
THE IMPACT OF CHROMOSOMAL INSTABILITY ON CHROMATIN STRUCTURE AND DYNAMICS
Tony Cesare (Children's Medical Research Institute)
Jennifer Cremins (University of Pennsylvania)
Emmanuelle Fabre (Institut Pasteur)
Catherine Freudenreich (Tufts University)
Taekjip Ha (Boston Children's Hospital)
Razq Hakem (University of Toronto)
Shane Harding (University of Toronto)
MICRONUCLEAR PROTEOMES AS A GUIDE TO REPLICATION ASSOCIATED DNA DAMAGE VULNERABILITIES
Jop Kind (Hubrecht Institute)
Christina Leslie (MSKCC)
Anthony Leung (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Marina Lusic (University of Heidelberg)
Peter Ly (UT Southwestern)
CHROMOTHRIPSIS AND GENOMIC INSTABILITY FROM MITOTIC ERRORS
Phillipp Maass (The Hospital for Sick Children)
Kristijan Ramadan (NTU)
Ofer Rog (University of Utah)
Evi Soutoglou (University of Sussex)
Jessica Tyler (Weill Cornell Medicine)
IMPROVING GENOME STABILITY TO EXTEND LIFESPAN
Target Audience
This conference is of interest to researchers and scientists from academia and industry who are seeking to understand the basic principles of spatial genome organisation and how their disruption impacts health and disease, all within a beautiful and natural setting. Those interested in learning or developing new technologies that help reveal more of the secrets of spatial genome organisation should both benefit from and greatly enrich the conference. Attendees typically have a background in the basics of genetics, nuclear organisation, genome functions, microscopy, and sequencing.
Educational Need
This conference provides a unique opportunity for trainees interested in spatial genome organisation and the latest advances in this rapidly growing area of research from established and emerging leaders in the field. The conference also provides numerous scientific and social networking opportunities for trainees to discuss their research activities and career plans with others in the field.
Confirmed Speakers
Chairs
Matthias Altmeyer
University of Zurich
Irene Chiolo
University of Southern California
Karim Mekhail
University of Toronto
Plenary Speakers
Ibrahim Cisse
Max Planck
Marco Foiani
IFOM
Roger Greenberg
University of Pennsylvania
Invited Speakers
Jumana AlHaj Abed
Max Planck Institute
Effie Apostolou
Weill Cornell Medicine
Samuel Bakhoum
Volastra Therapeutics / Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Tony Cesare
Childrens's Medical Research Institute
Jennifer Cremins
University of Pennsylvania
Emmanuelle Fabre
Institut Pasteur
Catherine Freudenreich
Tufts University
Taekjip Ha
Boston Children's Hospital
Razq Hakem
University of Toronto
Shane Harding
University of Toronto
Jop Kind
Hubrecht Institute
Christina Leslie
MSKCC
Anthony Leung
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Marina Lusic
University of Heidelberg
Peter Ly
UT Southwestern
Philipp Maass
The Hospital for Sick Children
Kristijan Ramadan
Nanyang Technological University
Ofer Rog
University of Utah
Evi Soutoglou
University of Sussex
Jessica Tyler
Weill Cornell Medical College
Programme
Although the programme has not yet been released, we are able to confirm that the main conference programme should begin no earlier than 16:00 with opening comments on Friday 31 October 2025. The conference will conclude with our Gala Dinner on the penultimate evening, with Monday 03 November reserved for depatures.
Registration Prices
| Ticket Type | Early Bird | Full Price |
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Single Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone and wish to have your own private room. |
$2341 | $2442 |
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Shared Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex, or if you have an accompanying adult. |
$1979 | $2080 |
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Student Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the 'Single' ticket option. |
$1059 | $1059 |
Additional Prices
| Addition Type | Adult | Child |
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Additional Person This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the conference period. Additional guests are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra Night' prices. |
$816 | $266 |
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Extra Night Prices for extra nights apply per person, per night. |
$342 | $80 |
All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.
What's Included in our Registration Fees?
Our registration fees are inclusive of the following at the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya hotel during the conference period only:
- Conference registration.
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (31 Oct, 01, 02 Nov 2025) on a single or shared basis in a run of house room*.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Daily coffee breaks.
- Gala buffet dinner with an open bar.
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks and snacks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?
Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following at the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya hotel during the conference period only:
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (31 Oct, 01, 02 Nov 2025) on a shared basis with a conference participant in a run of house room*.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Gala buffet dinner with an open bar.
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks and snacks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Accompanying guests are not permitted access to the conference.
What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?
Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following at the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya hotel during the conference period only:
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (31 Oct, 01, 02 Nov 2025) on a shared basis with the parent/s in a run of house room*.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours.
- Gala buffet dinner with soft drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 5-12 years. Children younger than 5 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue. Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Amy for further information.
What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?
Our extra night fees are inclusive of the following at the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya hotel:
- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person in a run of house room*.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at restaurants according to their operational hours.
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available at restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks and snacks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.
Important Note: If you wish to extend your stay more than 1 night pre/post conference, this is possible to book via Fusion, but please contact Amy for assistance and prices. Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 5-12 years. Children younger than 5 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue.
*Run of house means you could be allocated any of the following room types; nature view, partial ocean view or ocean view room with either king or double beds. Room types cannot be guaranteed. The only way to guarantee a room type is to upgrade. Please contact Fusion for upgrade options and pricing.
Prices and hotel availability are subject to change without notice.
Venue & Location
Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya
The Rivera Maya is a beautiful area of Mexico and has a very different feel to the busier, downtown energy of Cancun. Nestled just 8 miles from Tulum, Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya offers a serene and inspiring environment, ideal for fostering meaningful connections. This location is set back from the city’s hustle and bustle, allowing for a more peaceful and focused atmosphere where informal discussions and creative collaboration can thrive. With breathtaking views and refreshing ocean breezes providing a beautiful backdrop for open dialogue and fresh perspectives, it’s no wonder this destination is a favorite among our delegates!
Hotel facilities include;
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas
- Pools
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- 6 Restaurants
- Kids Club
- Beach
General Information
Venue Rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Address
Carretera Cancun Tulum 307 Tulkal Chemuyil Tulum, 77774, Mexico
Nearest Airport
Cancun International Airport
Location
Stretching from the fishing village of Puerto Morelos to the biosphere reserve of Sian Ka'an, the Mayan Riviera offers an unforgettable Caribbean coastline experience with beautiful white-sand beaches and brilliant turquoise colored water. This world-renowned paradise is home to mangroves and lagoons, ancient Mayan cities, ecological reserves and adventure parks, and the world's second largest coral reef.
The hotel is located just a few miles from Tulum, a town on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It’s known for its spectacluar beaches and well-preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city. The area also offers incredible cavern diving opportunties and beautiful cenotes to explore. We would highly recommend joining one of the group activities to Tulum or the Gran Cenote - they will make for an unforgettable conference experience!
Transportation
Cancun International Airport is approximately 1hour 30minutes from the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya. Unlike other airports, Cancun airport transfer services must be pre-arranged. To obtain safe, licensed and bilingual transportation services please ensure you book your arrival and return transportation online with an authorised transportation company prior to your arrival to ensure a smooth journey without delays.
Tulum International Airport is a newly opened airport located about 1 hour from the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya. As the airport is still in its early stages, only a select number of airlines are currently operating, including major US carriers such as JetBlue, Air Canada, Delta, and United Airlines. For more details, please visit the airport's official website.
Cancun Airport Taxis
Approximately $100 USD each way*
*subject to change, please check Cancun International Airport website for a more accurate estimation for your trip
Further information on Taxi services can be found on the Cancun International Airport website (see below link) along with some top tips for travellers from local experts and official authorities.
https://www.cancunairport.com/taxi.html
Private Transportation Companies
There are many alternative transportation companies operating in the Cancun area who will be able to provide a quotation for your trip. The following companies are well reviewed on Trip Advisor and quotations can be obtained and bookings can be made directly via their websites.
Amstar
Transportation is the sole responsibility of the delegate. Please ensure you conduct your own research and double check your booking details ahead of your arrival. Fusion Conferences are unable to assist with or confirm transportation bookings due to insurance limitations. Thank you for your understanding.
Local Activities
Local activity details will be announced here soon.
Group Activities
This information will be available in due course, come back soon!
Submitting an Abstract
There are several presentation opportunities available at this meeting, in both talk and poster form. To be considered for either option, please register for the conference, upload your abstract when prompted to do so, and select your preferred presentation method. Once submitted, you will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account. You will also receive an email to confirm the outcome of your abstract review.
If you are unable to register for the conference for any reason, but still wish to submit an abstract for consideration, please email the Conference Manager directly.
Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.
Note: talk slots are limited for each conference, and we often receive more submissions than spaces available. If your talk submission is unsuccessful on this occasion, your abstract will automatically be considered for a poster presentation as an alternative.
Accepted for a Short Talk
If you are accepted for a Short Talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches for programme updates, these will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab in the navigation panel to the left.
On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30 minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac to ensure a smooth and timely transition between presenters, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop, please notify AV prior to the session. A HDMI cable is usually available on the podium to accommodate this.
Our AV technician will run through microphone options and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer ahead of your talk.
We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases, and our Session Chairs will assist with keeping everyone to time.
Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines:
Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.
Accepted for a Poster Presentation
We recommend bringing your poster along with you to the conference as our venues do not have onsite printing facilities. If you wish to independently source local printing, please feel free to do so – the hotel address can be found under the ‘Venue’ tab if needed.
Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.
Upon arrival to the conference, the Fusion team will give you instructions for displaying your poster. Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the dedicated poster session.
Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session(s) and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.
Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and can be collected on the final day of the conference.
If you are interested in this meeting but not yet ready to register, you can sign up for updates here and our team will keep you updated regarding deadline reminders and grant opportunities relating to this meeting only.
Conference Manager
Amy Johnson
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