EPFL Latsis Symposium 2026: “Decoding the Cell: Modeling, Predicting, and Engineering Cellular States”

In a galaxy not so far, far away… Resembling a distant cosmic nebula, this image captures the intricate architecture of a miniature biological structure. Here I present a murine small intestinal organoid, a three-dimensional tissue model derived from stem cells that mimics key features of the native intestine. In this image, the apical surface of the organoid is shown in blue, while subcellular organelles are marked by bright spots within the tissue. Jakob J. Langer, Postdoctoral researcher, Lutolf Lab.

About the event

The EPFL Latsis Symposium 2026: “Decoding the Cell: Modeling, Predicting, and Engineering Cellular States” will be held on October 29-30, 2026, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.

This international gathering will bring together leading scientists in single-cell analysis, computational modeling, and cellular engineering to explore how recent breakthroughs in multi-omics technologies, predictive algorithms, and synthetic biology are reshaping our understanding of cellular function.

Through interdisciplinary talks and discussions, the symposium will spotlight advances in single-cell multi-modal data integration, predictive modeling of cell identity and behavior, and the engineering of synthetic cell states. By connecting researchers across experimental and computational domains, the event aims to establish new conceptual and technological frameworks for modeling and controlling cellular systems.

Hosted by EPFL, the symposium will foster scientific exchange, spark new collaborations, and accelerate progress toward next-generation cell-based therapies, disease models, and synthetic biological innovations.

Join us in Lausanne to connect with the global community shaping the future of cell understanding and engineering.

Registrations will open in Spring 2026.

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