Norwich Single-Cell and Spatial Symposium 2026

Single-cell and spatial technologies continue to develop at pace, generating new insights into cellular diversity within living systems. 

This event aims to bring together researchers who are curious about applying single-cell technologies with those who are experts working at the forefront of the field and across a wide range of species. 

Held in partnership with the UEA School of Biological Sciences, the symposium covers single-cell and spatial technologies, and their applications in microbial, plant, animal and human health and disease. 

Offering a forum for researchers working on similar challenges in diverse systems to discuss the latest developments in single-cell genomics, while networking with other researchers with the intention of catalysing future development and application of single-cell genomics across the UK. 

The event will feature talks from keynotes, invited speakers and selected abstracts, and we are keen to capture as broad a range of single-cell applications as possible.

Abstracts

We are offering the opportunity to present your research at the symposium as a short talk or a poster, and abstracts should be submitted following registration.

We would particularly like to encourage PhD students, early career researchers and technicians to submit abstracts, we have reserved plenty of time in the programme to hear from you all, and this year have a dedicated poster session.

• The submission deadline for abstracts is 23.59 on Sunday 10 May 2026.
• All abstracts must be submitted electronically following your registration (there will be an upload link in your confirmation email).
• Submissions via email will not be considered
• Abstract limits are 250 words (excluding title, full authors list and affiliations)
• Presenting author should be highlighted in bold
• Abstracts will be reviewed and presenting authors will be notified of the outcome within 2 weeks of submission closing. 

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