Lomonosov Moscow State University invites you to participate in the scientific conference "International Youth Genetic Forum (IYGF – 2026)".

Conference dates: October 30 – November 1, 2026.

Venue: Faculty of Biology, Moscow State University.

The "International Youth Genetic Forum – 2026" is an open discussion platform for students, postgraduates, and early-career researchers interested in modern genetics. The aim of the Forum is to bring together talented young people to discuss current trends in genetics, biotechnology and breeding, breakthrough methods of genome analysis, bioinformatics, and the ethical aspects of new technologies.

The Forum will serve as a starting point for new research projects and professional connections. We look forward to seeing you!


Forum sections

Human Genetics and Medical Genetics
Population and Evolutionary Genetics
Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology of Plants, Animals and Microorganisms
Molecular Genetics, Synthetic Biology and Genetic Engineering
Bioinformatics and Omics Technologies


The Forum will feature plenary sessions and symposia designed to cover the full breadth of modern genetic research. The program includes plenary lectures by leading geneticists, as well as oral and poster presentations by students, postgraduates, and junior researchers at sectional meetings. School students are invited to participate as listeners.  

Submission of abstracts is available after registration. All abstracts will undergo mandatory peer review. Authors of abstracts selected by the program committee will be given the opportunity to deliver an oral or poster presentation at the Forum. Authors of the best works will be invited to speak at the youth plenary session.

Abstracts of accepted papers will be included in the proceedings "International Youth Genetic Forum – 2026" and published in electronic format. 

 Submission of registration and abstract 

After completing the registration form, you must upload your abstract.
Abstract formatting guidelines:

·          Title of the report (Times New Roman, 14pt, Bold)

·          I. I. Ivanov¹, P. B. Petrov² (Times New Roman, 14pt, Italic)

·          ¹ Institute 1 (Times New Roman, 12pt, Italic)

·          ² Institute 2 (Times New Roman, 12pt, Italic)

·          Abstract text (Times New Roman, 14pt, line spacing 1.5, standard margins: top/bottom 2 cm, left 3 cm, right 1.5 cm; total length no more than 1 page without figures or tables). The presenting author should be underlined.

After the abstracts are checked for compliance with formal requirements, they will be forwarded to experts. A notification on the results of the selection will be sent on September 30. The presentation may be scheduled as an oral talk or a poster session.

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Biology, Department of Genetics;
St. Petersburg State University, Faculty of Biology, Department of Genetics and Biotechnology.

For inquiries regarding participation in the conference: msu-genetics@mail.ru

Participation in the conference is free of charge.

• First Information Letter