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ConferenceLife sciences · Cape Town, South Africa

27th IUBMB–FASBMB–SASBMB Congress 2027

The 27th IUBMB–FASBMB–SASBMB Congress, in Cape Town from 19 to 23 September 2027, is the first IUBMB triennial congress held in Africa and invites abstracts across 13 biochemistry and molecular biology topics. This guide covers areas consistent with that scope, checks before submitting, what reviewers typically value and how to prepare an abstract before the 12 February 2027 deadline.

Pubrica InsightsEditorial team, reviewed by a subject specialist
Next deadline
12 February 2027
Last checked
10 November 2026
Organiser
International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), FASBMB and SASBMB
Sources
1
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Key dates

Abstract deadline
12 February 2027
Full paper deadline
Abstracts only, or not stated
Conference dates
19 September 2027 – 23 September 2027
Details last checked
10 November 2026
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About the conference

Conference
27th IUBMB–FASBMB–SASBMB Congress 2027
Organiser
International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), FASBMB and SASBMB
Venue
Cape Town, South Africa
Scope
First IUBMB triennial congress held in Africa, inviting abstracts across 13 biochemistry and molecular biology topics until 12 February 2027.
Submission types
Abstracts; confirm formats and word limits on the official page

Topics consistent with the programme

  • Protein structure, function and enzymology in health and disease
  • Molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases relevant to African health
  • Gene regulation, genomics and epigenetics across model systems
  • Metabolism and cell signalling in health and disease
  • Teaching and learning in biochemistry and molecular biology education
  • Plant, microbial and biotechnological applications of molecular biology

Based on the published scope; the official page sets out the full themes and requirements.

Is your work a fit? Check before you submit

  1. Confirm the work falls within biochemistry or molecular biology.
  2. Identify which of the 13 congress topics best matches the abstract, using the official list.
  3. State the question, approach, key findings and significance clearly.
  4. Check abstract format and submission rules on the official congress abstracts page.
  5. Submit a complete, co-author-approved abstract before 12 February 2027.

Why This Conference Matters

Biochemistry and molecular biology underpin advances in medicine, agriculture and biotechnology, and research capacity in these fields is growing across Africa. Holding the IUBMB triennial congress in Africa for the first time creates an opportunity for researchers from the continent and beyond to share work, form collaborations and discuss shared scientific priorities. For early-career and established scientists alike, presenting at the congress offers visibility within an international community of molecular life scientists.

Who Should Submit

Academic backgrounds

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular biology
  • Structural biology
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology

Institutions and sectors

  • Universities and research institutes
  • Government science councils and laboratories
  • Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies

What Reviewers Typically Value

  1. Original findings that advance understanding of a molecular mechanism.
  2. Work applying molecular approaches to health or agricultural problems of regional importance.
  3. Methodological advances that strengthen experimental or computational analysis.
  4. Clear presentation linking results to broader biological significance.

Ideas You Could Develop

Drug targets in a tropical pathogenAn abstract characterising an enzyme from a parasite or bacterium as a potential drug target.
Genetic variation in African populationsA study of how genetic variants common in African populations affect protein function or drug metabolism.
Active learning in biochemistry teachingA report on an active learning approach in undergraduate biochemistry and its effect on student understanding.

Your Plan to the Deadline

A suggested schedule working back from 12 February 2027. Adjust it to the stage your work has reached.

  1. By 1 Jan 2027

    Open the official call for abstracts; confirm the tracks, word limit, format and author rules.

  2. By 15 Jan 2027

    Agree the key result, the authors and the presenting author.

  3. By 29 Jan 2027

    Draft the structured abstract to the word limit, with results stated as numbers.

  4. By 5 Feb 2027

    Circulate to co-authors and an independent reader; revise.

  5. By 10 Feb 2027

    Final checks: title, author affiliations, conflicts of interest and track selection.

  6. By 12 Feb 2027

    Submit through the official abstract system before the deadline.

What you gain

  • Feedback from peers working on the same questions.
  • A citable abstract or proceedings paper.
  • Contacts for collaboration, employment and future funding.
  • A step towards a full journal article.

What happens after you submit

  1. Acknowledgement: the abstract system confirms receipt; keep the submission number.
  2. Review: the scientific committee scores abstracts against the track criteria.
  3. Decision: accepted abstracts are assigned to an oral, poster or e-poster session.
  4. Registration: presenting authors usually must register by a stated date.
  5. Publication: accepted abstracts or papers may appear in the conference proceedings or journal supplement.

What the Organisers Are Looking For

The congress is looking for abstracts across biochemistry and molecular biology, organised into 13 topics. Strong submissions typically present original findings with a clear question, sound methods and an explanation of their significance. As the first IUBMB triennial congress in Africa, it offers particular scope for work relevant to the continent, though the official topic list should guide choices. Topics and rules should be confirmed on the official congress abstracts page.

Read the official pageThis guide summarises the opportunity. Confirm deadlines, eligibility and requirements on the official page before you plan your work, and record the date you checked it.Open the official page

Expert help

How Pubrica Can Help

Pubrica’s subject specialists can help you prepare the abstract, full paper, poster or slides, planned back from the deadline. You remain the author of your work.

Abstract writingA structured abstract written to the conference’s word limit and format. Full paper writingFull conference papers written to the proceedings template. Poster preparationScientific posters designed to the conference’s size and layout rules. Presentation slidesOral presentation slides prepared for the allotted time. Editing and proofreadingSubject-specialist editing of abstracts and papers before submission. BiostatisticsStatistical analysis and review of results.
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FAQs

Questions Researchers Ask

The next published deadline is 12 February 2027. Dates can change, so confirm them on the official page before you plan your work.

Education may fall within one of the congress topics, but the list of 13 topics should be checked first. Review the topics and submission guidance on the official congress abstracts page before submitting.

The official page lists abstract submission; check it for any full paper or proceedings option.

Yes. Pubrica’s specialists can review, write, edit and format your abstract, paper, poster or slides. You remain the author and the person responsible for the submission.

Sources

  1. International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), FASBMB and SASBMB. (2026). 27th IUBMB–FASBMB–SASBMB Congress 2027. Retrieved 10 November 2026, from https://www.iubmbcongress2027.co.za/abstracts/

How to cite this page

Pubrica Insights. (2026). 27th IUBMB–FASBMB–SASBMB Congress 2027. Pubrica. https://pubrica.com/insights/calls-and-conferences/27th-iubmb-fasbmb-sasbmb-congress-2027/

  • IUBMB 2027
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular biology
  • Cape Town
  • Africa

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