1st Student Conference on Biological Sciences
1st Student Conference on Biological Sciences
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17-18 December 2021, Tirana, Albania
17-18 December 2021, Tirana, Albania
Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana
Welcome to the 1st Student Conference on Biological Sciences!
We are pleased to be running the first edition of this premier student conference on biological sciences, organized by the Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, Albania. The aim of the conference is to allow students and young aspiring scientists to present their work, broaden their knowledge, and experience scientific conferences and discussions. We hope SCBS 2021 will provide its attendees with high-quality presentations and dynamic discussions. The conference will have a competitive nature and the best presentations will be awarded prizes. Several additional side events and social activities that foster networking and exchange amongst students, alumni, and young researchers will take place before and during the conference days
General Information
Who can attend?
Who can attend?
BSc, MSc, and first-year Ph.D. students (at the time of submission of the abstract) studying biology, biotechnology, medicine, or other life sciences disciplines focused on biological research.
Practical Information
Practical Information
Conference languages will be Albanian and English. Participants are free to submit and present their work in Albanian or in English.
Participation is free of charge.
The conference will be held virtually. Further details and the program will be published by December 12, 2021.
All authors of an abstract will receive the certificate of attendance.
Important dates
Important dates
Deadline for abstract submission: November 30, 2021 (23:59 CET).
Notification of acceptance and final assignments: December 7, 2021
Final program announcement: December 13, 2021
Conference Topics
Conference Topics
Conservation Biology and Ecology
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Microbiology and Biotechnology
Biochemistry and Physiology
Biomedicine and Neuroscience
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
Biological Education
Registration
Registration
All participants interested to attend the conference as audience must register here by December 15, 2021.
Invited Speakers
Invited Speakers
Jona Drushku
Jona Drushku
PhD researcher, Miltenyi Biotec, Germany
Donard Geci
Donard Geci
PhD researcher, University of Pristina, Kosovo
Marilica Zemkollari
Marilica Zemkollari
PhD researcher, BOKU, Austria
Dorian Tace
Dorian Tace
Postgraduate, University of Milan, Italy
Erta Xhafa
Erta Xhafa
PhD researcher, EPFL, Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research, Switzerland
Isidora Gjata
Isidora Gjata
PhD researcher, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Xhoela Bame
Xhoela Bame
PhD researcher, Dartmouth College, USA
Meti Ibrahimi
Meti Ibrahimi
PhD researcher, Turing Centre for Living Systems, AMU, France
Fjola Hyseni
Fjola Hyseni
PhD researcher, University of Bordeaux, France
Kaltra Xhelili
Kaltra Xhelili
PhD researcher, ZMBP, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Selma Dyca
Selma Dyca
Postgraduate, Institute of Molecular Genetics, CNR, Italy
Keynote Lecture
Keynote Lecture
Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Bego
Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Bego
Department of Biology, University of Tirana, Albania
Conference Events
Pre-conference Workshop: How to write a scientific paper for a conference?
We invite students interested to join the conference to the online workshop: “How to write a scientific paper for a conference?” The workshop will be held in Albanian by Prof. Dr. Aleko Miho on November 4, 2021, at 2.00 pm via Google Meet.
Register here until 30th October 2021.
Pre-conference Workshop: How to prepare and present a good scientific presentation?
This workshop will cover presentation preparation and public speaking skills to enable participants to become more effective presenters. The workshop will be held online in Albanian by Dr. Marjol Meço on November 23, 2021, at 2.00 pm via Google Meet.
Register here until November 22, 2021.
Conference Workshop: The interplay of biology with technology and other disciplines
This workshop aims to present to the audience the emerging information technologies that have an impact on biological research and explain why a cross-disciplinary approach is crucial for modern biology research. The workshop will be held during the days of the conference by Xhorxhina Shaulli, PhD candidate at Fribourg University, Switzerland.
Conference panel: Careers in biology
This panel aims to present to the audience the success stories and experiences of biologists working in different fields of biology.
About the host
About the host
Address: Bulevardi Zogu I, Tiranë 1001, Albania
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