11-12th June 2026
University of Dundee
The BBSRC‑funded UK Plant Epigenetics Network (UK‑PEN) is pleased to announce its launch with the inaugural meeting, “Plant Epigenetics: From Model to Crop Species”, taking place on 11–12 June 2026 at the School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format and is free to attend, with limited places available for in‑person participation. Early registration is encouraged.
The programme will feature keynote lectures from Dr Aline Probst (iGRED, France) and Prof. José Gutierrez‑Marcos (University of Warwick, UK), alongside talks showcasing advances across model and crop species. The first round of the UK‑PEN pump‑priming scheme will also be announced during the meeting.
Registration deadline: 17 April 2026
To express interest in joining the UK‑PEN network and stay informed about future UK‑PEN activities and opportunities, please complete this form.
Colleagues and networks with an interest in plant epigenetics are warmly encouraged to share this announcement.
For enquiries, please contact ukpen@exeter.ac.uk