2nd Genome Regulation through RNA Conference

Prices from:

$1,161.00
Date

04 Mar - 07 Mar 2026

Location

Playa Mujeres, Mexico

  • Roberto Bonasio

    University of Pennsylvania

  • Alessandro Gardini

    The Wistar Institute

  • Kavitha Sarma

    The Wistar Institute

Early Bird - 04 Sep 2025  •  Talk Submission - 04 Sep 2025  •  Poster Submission - 04 Dec 2025  •  Registration & Payment Deadline - 04 Dec 2025

Synopsis

The conference program covers how RNA and RNA-dependent machineries regulate chromatin landscape, gene expression, and genome architecture during normal development and in disease states. With a focus on high-throughput and systems biology approaches, this conference is a venue to learn about emerging technologies in the field and how they are being used to gain deep mechanistic insights into genome regulation. 

With recent evidence that RNA-protein interactions regulate gene expression, facilitate DNA repair, and play roles in genome organization, we aim to bring together scientists working on these distinct fields and provide a forum for discussion and exchange of scientific ideas and technologies which will advance all these research areas. We will also have opportunities to learn from biotech industry leaders on how RNA biology is making its way into new diagnostics tools and therapeutic applications. The majority of talks will be selected from submitted abstracts.

Key Sessions

  • Biogenesis of noncoding RNAs and their role in genome regulation
  • Regulatory RNA structures
  • RNA-dependent regulation of transcriptional machineries
  • Modulating the epigenome
  • New genomic technologies  
  • Emerging roles of RNA in genome integrity
  • Nuclear organization
  • Functional implications of RNA modifications
  • Transposable elements and gene expression 

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Montserrat Anguera (University of Pennsylvania)
MECHANISMS OF Xist RNA MEDIATED DOSAGE COMPENSATION IN IMMUNE CELLS
Kathleen Burns (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)
TEasing OUT ROLES OF TRANSPOSABLE ELEMENTS IN CANCERS
Howard Chang (Amgen)
Colin Conine (University of Pennsylvania)
Ernesto Guccione (Mount Sinai School of Medicine)
Michael Keogh (EpiCypher)
Shannon Lauberth (Northwestern University)
Gaelle Legube (Center of Intergrative Biology)
CHROMATIN AND CHROMOSOME DYNAMICS AT DNA DOUBLE STRAND BREAKS
Rob Martienssen (Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory)
Neville Sanjana (New York Genome Center)
Serena Sanulli (Stanford University)
RNA AND HETEROCHROMATIN CONDENSATES
Igor Ulitsky (Weizmann Institute)
REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION BY LONG NONCODING RNAS
Jeremy Wilusz (Baylor College of Medicine)
DISSECTING HOW THE INTEGRATOR COMPLEX IS CONTROLLED

Target Audience

We target a broad audience, from both academia and industry, with interests in many biological processes including epigenetics, DNA repair, transcription, and genome organization, where there is evidence for RNA playing a key role. To encourage participation from attendees from all career levels, the majority of talks will be chosen from submitted abstracts. 

Educational Need

Scientists interested in genome regulation and RNA-based mechanisms in biology are often partitioned into different sub-fields and lack opportunities to exchange ideas and foster collaborative projects. This conference provides attendees with a unique opportunity to interact with a varied scientific community. We have speakers from both academia and industry which will provide trainees with opportunities to learn how the scientific process occurs in these two distinct settings. In addition, the networking sessions will provide a stage for career discussions.

Confirmed Speakers

Chairs
Roberto Bonasio

Roberto Bonasio

University of Pennsylvania

Alessandro Gardini

Alessandro Gardini

The Wistar Institute

Kavitha Sarma

Kavitha Sarma

The Wistar Institute

Invited Speakers
Montserrat Anguera

Montserrat Anguera

University of Pennsylvania

Kathleen Burns

Kathleen Burns

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Howard Chang

Howard Chang

Amgen

Colin Conine

Colin Conine

University of Pennsylvania

Ernesto Guccione

Ernesto Guccione

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Michael Keogh

Michael Keogh

EpiCypher

Shannon Lauberth

Shannon Lauberth

Northwestern University

Gaëlle Legube

Gaëlle Legube

Center of Integrative Biology

Rob Martienssen

Rob Martienssen

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Neville Sanjana

Neville Sanjana

New York Genome Center

Serena Sanulli

Serena Sanulli

Stanford University

Igor Ulitsky

Igor Ulitsky

Weizmann Institute

Jeremy Wilusz

Jeremy Wilusz

Baylor College of Medicine

Programme

Although the programme has not yet been released, we are able to confirm that the main conference programme should begin no earlier than 14:00 with opening comments on Wednesday 04 March 2026, and conclude no later than 12:30 on Saturday 07 March 2026.

Registration Prices

Ticket Type Early Bird Full Price

Single

Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone and wish to have your own private room.

$2376 $2477

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.

$2014 $2115

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.

$1161 $1161

Additional Prices

Addition Type Adult Child

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.

$939 $269

Extra Night

Prices for extra nights apply per person, per night.

$410 $83

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 SLS Playa Mujeres during the conference period only:

- Conference registration.
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (04, 05, 06 March 2026) on a single or shared basis in a Delight King or Queen 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 dinner with an open bar.
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.

Important Note: Shared rooms may consist of either two queen beds or, one king and one queen sofa bed.

What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?

Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following at SLS Playa Mujeres during the conference period only:

- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (04, 05, 06 March 2026) on a shared basis with a conference participant in a Delight King or Queen 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 dinner with an open bar.
- Room service.
- In-room minibar replenished daily with drinks.
- 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 SLS Playa Mujeres during the conference period only:

- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (04, 05, 06 March 2026) on a shared basis with the parent/s in a Delight King or Queen room, maximum capacity 4 adults per 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 dinner with soft drinks.
- Complimentary WIFI throughout the hotel.

Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 4-11 years. Children 3 years or younger stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 12 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (SLS Playa Mujeres). 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 Chloe for further information.

What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?

Our extra night fees are inclusive of the following at SLS Playa Mujeres:

- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person in a Delight King or Twin 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. 
- 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 Chloe for assistance and prices. Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 4-11 years. Children 3 years or younger stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 12 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (SLS Playa Mujeres).

Prices and hotel availability are subject to change without notice.

Venue & Location

SLS Playa Mujeres

SLS Playa Mujeres is a luxury all-inclusive resort located in the beautiful Playa Mujeres area near Cancun, Mexico. The newly built hotel has a contemporary design and an upscale/chic atmosphere. The hotel features stylish and spacious accommodation, offering modern amenities and private balconies. Guests can enjoy a range of gourmet dining options, activities and facilities within the all-inclusive package including; 4 swimming pools, a secluded private beach, 18 bars/restaurants, 24 hour room service, kids and teens club, outdoor adventure course and splash zone, fitness centre, group fitness classes and non-motorized water sports.

General Information

Venue Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Address

Supermanzana 3 Manzana 1, 77400 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Nearest Airport

Cancun International Airport

Hotel Facilities

18 restaurants/bars
4 swimming pools
Private beach
Water park
Non-motorized watersports
Daily resort activities
Kids/teens club
Nightly entertainment
24 hour room service
Fitness center

Location

Mexico is a delightful combination of natural beauty, islands, ecological reserves and white sandy beaches. However, besides sun, sand and sea, this destination also offers an infinite variety of underwater activities to choose from: the diving, snorkelling and fishing here are outstanding and you will find an undersea world packed with tropical fish that live on the second largest barrier reef in the world. Sports enthusiasts might choose one of the many eco-tourism activities, such as cycling or hiking through the tropical forest or kayaking through mangroves, or something a little more adventuresome, like zip lining through the treetops.

Apart from the more well-known ancient Mayan archealogical sites such as Tulum, Cobá and Chichén Itzá you may like to visit the Aktun Chen caverns, voted one of the Top 10 underwater walks by National Geographic described as a truly magical experience.

Transportation

Cancun International Airport is approximately 35 minutes from SLS Playa Mujeres. 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.

If you wish to share a return transfer to the airport then we would suggest waiting and organising this on-site at the hotel. The hotel have registered taxis readily available, you simply need to speak to the concierge on the day of your departure (approx $56 to Cancun International Airport). This will allow attendees to share return transfers with others who have similar flight times.

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

Kalido Travel

Happy Shuttle Cancun

STP Caribe

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

Please come back soon for further information regarding local activities.

Conference Manager

Chloe Trundle

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