Chemical Biology and Physiology 2025
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December 11 – 13, 2025 Chemical Biology and Physiology Conference | Portland, Oregon, USA
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December 11 - 13, 2025 | Portland, Oregon, USA
Chemical Biology and Physiology 2025 is the fifth offering of a biennial international conference series focused on the growing intersection of Chemical Biology and Physiology. The interaction of Chemical Biology and Physiology is based on the need for new tools that are applicable in complex systems and provides innovative opportunities for drug target discovery and novel therapeutic concepts. This conference brings together leading scientists from around the world to promote inspiration and collaboration to stimulate cutting edge research in this exciting research nexus.
Keynote Speakers
Christopher J. Chang - Princeton University
Nancy Carrasco - Vanderbilt University
Kai Johnsson - MPI for Medical Research Heidelberg
Speakers
Jeremy M. Baskin - Cornell University
Matthew Bogyo - Stanford University
Bianxiao Cui - Standford University
Sheel Dodani - University of Texas - Dallas
Matthew B. Francis - University of California – Berkeley
Nina Hartrampf - University of Zurich
Joshua Levitz - Cornell University
David E. Olson - University of California – Davis
Nicole S. Sampson - Stony Brook University
Stephan A. Sieber - Technical University of Munich
Ellen M. Sletten - University of California – Los Angeles
Benjamin Swarts - Central Michigan University
Fikadu Tafesse - Oregon Health and Science University
Ed Tate - Imperial College London
Yasutero Urano - University of Tokyo
Xin Zhou - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Harvard Medical School
Steering Committee
Kimberly Beatty, Ph.D., Oregon Health & Science University
Victoria DeRose, Ph.D., University of Oregon
James Frank, Ph.D., Oregon Health & Science University
Ryan Mehl, Ph.D., Oregon State University
Carsten Schultz, Ph.D., Oregon Health & Science University
Organizers
Contact the organizers: chembiophysinquiries@ohsu.edu
Please note registration will open on May 1, 2025
Registration Rates
In-Person | Virtual | |
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Early Bird (academia) | $475 USD | NA |
Early Bird (Oregon) | $300 USD | NA |
Rate | |
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Academia | $600 USD |
Industry | $750 USD |
Only registered participants attending in person are eligible to submit an abstract and present a poster. Poster presentations will not be available to virtual participants. If you are presenting a poster, you must also register for the conference.
Abstract submission deadline is October 30, 2025 to be considered for a Short Talk. See below for further details.
Short Talks:
Nine short talks were selected from the abstract submissions received on or before October 30, 2025. A short talk is a 12-minute presentation with slides on the poster topic, given from the main stage. A short talk allows the presenter to go into details about the poster research to all attendees. Short Talk presenters will be notified 2-3 weeks after the abstract review.
Flash Talks:
The first 60 abstracts received were eligible to give a flash-talk. A flash talk is a 90-second presentation of your poster, supported by a single slide, from the main stage. Flash talks are an opportunity to promote your poster topic prior to the poster session. Flash Talk presenters will be notified after the abstract review.
General Information:
- Finished poster size should be no larger than 48" vertical x 48" horizontal.
- The character limit for abstracts is 4,000 characters (including spaces).
- Abstracts may be edited up to the deadline of October 30, 2025. Abstracts will be included in the abstract book as entered as of this date. To change any abstract information previously submitted, please email the conference organizers at chembiophysinquiries@ohsu.edu.
- Please proof your abstract carefully for spelling and data errors. Pay special attention to the author order and presenting author designation.
- Submission of an abstract conveys permission to be included in the abstract book and posted online.
- All abstract submissions must be submitted electronically through the abstract system.
To discuss interest in conference sponsorship, or for sponsorship questions, please contact Carsten Schultz, schulcar@ohsu.edu.
Platinum Sponsor - $6,000 ($3,000 may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution)
One sponsorship available at this level.
- Named Conference Reception held on the first night of the conference. (value $1,250)
- Two (2) conference registrations. (value $1,500)
- Sponsor table with tablecloth. (value $100)
- Sponsor slide included in rotating slide deck. (value $50)
- Flash-talk spot. (value $50)
- Organization logo on conference webpage, booklet and welcome slide. (value $50)
- Distribute flyers/brochures at conference.
Poster Session Sponsor - $3,500 ($1,300 may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution)
Two sponsorships available at this level.
- One (1) conference registration. (value $750)
- Named poster session. (value $800)
- Poster awards: $300/$200/$100. (value $600)
- Sponsor representative presents the awards.
- Organization logo on conference webpage, booklet and welcome slide. (value $50)
- Distribute flyers/brochures at conference.
Gold Sponsor - $3,500 ($1,800 may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution)
Eight sponsorships available at this level.
- One (1) conference registration. (value $750)
- Named science session or keynote session. (value $700)
- Sponsor table with tablecloth. (value $100)
- Sponsor slide included in rotating slide deck. (value $50)
- Flash-talk spot. (value $50)
- Organization logo on conference webpage, booklet and welcome slide. (value $50)
- Distribute flyers/brochures at conference.
Silver Sponsor - $2,000 ($1,050 may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution)
Six sponsorships available at this level.
- One (1) conference registration. (value $750)
- Named coffee session. (value $150)
- Organization logo on conference webpage, booklet and welcome slide. (value $50)
- Distribute flyers/brochures at conference.
Bronze Supporter - $800 ($750 may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution)
Unlimited sponsorships at this level.
- Organization logo on conference webpage, booklet and welcome slide. (value $50)
- Distribute flyers/brochures at conference.
Customized Sponsorship Package - $TBD
Unlimited sponsorships at this level.
We are happy to customize a sponsorship package that meets your budget and interests. To discuss customizing your sponsorship package, or modify one of the above packages, please contact Carsten Schultz, schulcar@ohsu.edu.
Venue
Knight Cancer Research Building
Oregon Health & Science University
2720 S.W. Moody Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
Accommodations
Downtown Portland has many hotels and lodging options conveniently connected by light rail, Portland street car, and bus lines.
The recommended hotel for the conference is the Hyatt House Portland Downtown. The hotel is conveniently located .3 miles from the venue, within easy walking distance.
Hyatt House Portland Downtown
2080 SW River Drive
Portland, OR 97201
503-241-2775
Map
Additional lodging options include:
Local Transportation
The conference venue is just south of downtown Portland, Oregon, and easily accessible by the Portland Streetcar and MAX light rail. This makes most downtown Portland hotels a convenient choice for conference accommodations.