Frontiers and Challenges in Quantum Biology:
In 1932, Niels Bohr presented some speculative ideas concerning the application of quantum physics to living systems in a talk entitled “Light and Life” to the International Congress on Light Therapy being held in Copenhagen that year. Now, almost 100 years later this conference will bring together leading experts in the field of Quantum Biology in the place where he first postulated these ideas.
From the 16th to 17th April, we will host those interested in the application of ideas of quantum physics to biological systems at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen. This conference will comprise talks from keynote speakers who are world-leading experts in their fields, with plenty of opportunity for rigorous discussion and a poster session for students and early-career researchers.
We hope to welcome you to Copenhagen for what promises to be a fascinating event!
Confirmed speakers:
Ariel Furst (MIT)
Jim Al-Khalili (University of Surrey)
Nanna Holmgaard List (KTH Royal Institute of Technology and University of Birmingham)
Aurélia Chenu (Université du Luxembourg)
Niell Lambert (Riken)
Luke Smith (University of Exeter)
Luca Gerhards (Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg)
Ilia Solov'yov (Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg)
Registration Process:
Due to limited seating capacity at the famous Auditorium A at the Niels Bohr Institute, participation is moderated. Registration requests will be reviewed manually, and confirmation of attendance will be sent once approval is granted. Registrations are only processed through this website.
Financial Support:
We are very grateful to our funders who have provided financial support towards this symposium: The Niels Bohr Institute Foundation, the Carlsberg Foundation and the European Society for Mathematical and Theoretical Biology (ESMTB).
Welcome to Copenhagen:
The Niels Bohr Institute is in the centre of beautiful and vibrant Copenhagen, which offers a fantastic summer experience with its city life, music scene, and waterfront: Visit Copenhagen
Copenhagen also celebrates its title UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture from 2023 to 2026 - see more here: World Capital of Architecture.
NOTE: Please be aware of the usual scams sent out by companies pretending to arrange hotel accommodation for you. We do not cooperate with any companies, and you should not trust any emails about this event that do not originate from us.
Organisers: Mary Wood, Fabian Schuhmann, Weria Pezeshkian, Poul Damgaard
