The 8th DNA Polymerase Meeting will take place in Paris, scheduled for Sep 28th to Oct 1st 2026.
This DNA Polymerase Meeting is a biennial international conference that brings together scientists from around the globe to discuss the latest discoveries in the field of DNA polymerases and their role in DNA replication and repair.
Topics will span from fundamental mechanistic insights into polymerase structure and function to cutting-edge applications in biotechnology, medicine, and synthetic biology.
DNA polymerases are not only essential for maintaining genome integrity under diverse cellular conditions, but they have also become indispensable tools in molecular biology and technology—powering PCR, sequencing, genome editing, aptamer generation and diagnostic innovations.
The past seven conferences held in Ascona, Madrid, Cambridge, Biarritz, Leiden, Stockholm, and Warsaw were extremely successful, fostering collaborations and advancing the field.
This conference aims to present and discuss the latest research results on all relevant aspects of DNA polymerases, including:
- Structure and Mechanism: Fidelity, processivity, and dynamics
- Biochemistry and Genetics: Insights into replication and repair pathways
- Polymerases in Health and Disease: Roles in mutagenesis, cancer, and pathogenesis
- Polymerase Engineering: Innovations for sequencing, diagnostics, directed evolution and synthetic biology
- Technological Frontiers: High-throughput design, single-molecule studies, and novel applications