54th LISBON International Conference on Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology (LGCMB-26) scheduled on Dec. 9-11, 2026 Lisbon (Portugal) is for the scientists, scholars, engineers and students from the Universities all around the world and the industry to present ongoing research activities, and hence to foster research relations between the Universities and the industry. This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. The conference is sponsored by Universal Researchers (UAE). All the submitted conference papers will be peer reviewed by the program/technical committees of the Conference.

Topics

All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:

1. Molecular Biology 

Molecular biology focuses on the chemical substances and processes involved in biological activity at the molecular level.

The Central Dogma

• DNA Structure & Topology: Double helix, supercoiling, and chromatin packaging.

• DNA Replication: Semiconservative models, replication forks, and telomere maintenance.

• Transcription: RNA polymerase, promoters, enhancers, and the formation of pre-mRNA.

• RNA Processing: Splicing (introns/exons), 5' capping, and polyadenylation.

• Translation: Ribosome structure, tRNA charging, and polypeptide synthesis.

Gene Regulation & Epigenetics

• Prokaryotic Regulation: Operons (e.g., lac and trp operons).

• Eukaryotic Regulation: Transcription factors and distal regulatory elements.

• Epigenetics: DNA methylation, histone acetylation, and chromatin remodeling.

• Non-coding RNA: miRNA, siRNA, and lncRNA in gene silencing.

Molecular Techniques

• Recombinant DNA: Cloning, restriction enzymes, and plasmids.

• Amplification & Sequencing: PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), Sanger sequencing, and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS).

• Genome Editing: CRISPR-Cas9, ZFNs, and TALENs.

2. Genetics 

Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms.

Classical (Mendelian) Genetics

• Laws of Inheritance: Segregation, Independent Assortment, and Dominance.

• Non-Mendelian Inheritance: Incomplete dominance, codominance, and polygenic traits.

• Sex-linked Inheritance: X-linked and Y-linked traits.

Cytogenetics & Chromosomal Theory

• Karyotyping: Chromosome mapping and identification.

• Chromosomal Aberrations: Aneuploidy (e.g., Trisomy 21), deletions, duplications, and translocations.

• Linkage and Mapping: Genetic recombination and crossover frequencies.

Population & Evolutionary Genetics

• Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium: Calculating allele frequencies in stable populations.

• Forces of Evolution: Mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection.

• Quantitative Genetics: Heritability and continuous variation.

Human & Medical Genetics

• Pedigree Analysis: Tracking traits through generations.

• Genetic Disorders: Inborn errors of metabolism, monogenic vs. multifactorial diseases.

• Pharmacogenomics: How genes affect an individual’s response to drugs.

3. Cellular Biology

Cell biology deals with the physical structure, physiological properties, and life cycle of the cell.

Cell Structure & Function

• Organelles: Nucleus, Mitochondria (bioenergetics), Ribosomes, Endoplasmic Reticulum, and Golgi apparatus.

• Membrane Dynamics: Fluid mosaic model, active/passive transport, and endocytosis/exocytosis.

• The Cytoskeleton: Microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.

The Cell Cycle & Division

• Mitosis: Stages of somatic cell division ($G_1, S, G_2, M$).

• Meiosis: Gamete formation and genetic shuffling.

• Cell Cycle Control: Checkpoints, cyclins, and CDKs (Cyclin-Dependent Kinases).

Cell Signaling & Communication

• Signal Transduction: Receptors (GPCRs, RTKs), second messengers (cAMP, $Ca^{2+}$), and phosphorylation cascades.

• Apoptosis: Programmed cell death pathways (intrinsic vs. extrinsic).

Metabolic Pathways

• Glycolysis & Respiration: Energy extraction from glucose.

• Photosynthesis: Light-dependent and light-independent reactions (in plant cells).

• Protein Sorting: The secretory pathway and protein targeting (signal peptides).

Interrelated "Bridge" Topics

These fields exist specifically at the intersection of the three main categories:

• Cancer Biology: Genetics (mutations), Molecular Biology (oncogenes), and Cell Biology (uncontrolled division).

• Developmental Biology: How gene expression (Molecular) drives cell differentiation (Cellular) to form an organism.

• Genomics & Proteomics: Large-scale study of the entire genome and the resulting protein set.

• Synthetic Biology: Re-engineering biological systems using molecular tools.