Job Description

Decoding Microbial Life Through Genomics and Systems Biology

Welcome to the ASM Global Research Symposium on Decoding Microbial Systems, hosted in partnership with CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology at the Mathura Road campus in New Delhi. The event will highlight how advances in genomics, microbiology and computational analytics are transforming our mechanistic understanding of microbial communities, host interactions and adaptive evolution in health and disease. 

This international symposium unites researchers, clinicians, computational biologists, government representatives and industry leaders from across the world to share insights into microbial sensing, host–microbe interaction and the evolution of complex biological systems.  

Symposium Dates: Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2026

Important Dates

Dates/Times Follow the Indian Standard Time (IST) Zone (GMT +5:30).

Attendance and presentation opportunities are offered based on review. Participation is confirmed only upon acceptance and completion of payment within the timeline shared below.

Deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. India Standard Time (IST).

Step 1: Application Submission—Applicants may choose to submit an abstract for presentation and/or apply to attend without presentation. 

• Application Opens: April 3, 2026.
• Application Deadline: June 12, 2026.

Step 2: Review Process—Applications will be evaluated for subject-matter expertise, relevance to the symposium themes and cohort diversity.

• Application Review: June 12–July 12, 2026.
• Notification of Acceptance: July 15, 2026.

Step 3: Registration—Accepted candidates are required to confirm their participation by completing registration and submitting payment within the specified timeline.

• Registration Opens: July 15, 2026.
• Registration Deadline: Aug. 14, 2026.

Meeting Venue & Co-Host

CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), located in New Delhi, is a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Over the past 2 decades, CSIR-IGIB has emerged as a leading center for genomics, molecular biology and integrative systems biology in India, driving innovative research that bridges fundamental biology with translational applications in health, biotechnology and disease diagnostics.

CSIR-IGIB houses state-of-the-art infrastructure that supports cutting-edge research in microbial systems and host–microbe interactions. CSIR-IGIB has extensive genomics and multi-omics capabilities, including next-generation sequencing platforms and high-throughput molecular biology laboratories. Complementing these experimental resources are strong computational biology and data analytics programs, supported by high-performance computing infrastructure for large-scale genomic and systems biology analyses. The institute houses advanced biosafety level-3 (BSL-3) facilities for studying high-risk pathogens, along with modern microscopy platforms that enable detailed visualization of microbial and cellular processes. Together, these facilities enable researchers to investigate microbial physiology, genome-based surveillance, evolution and community dynamics, while integrating experimental insights with advanced data-driven approaches. With strong interdisciplinary programs that integrate experimental and data-driven approaches, CSIR-IGIB has contributed significantly to understanding infectious diseases and genome biology. Through national and international collaborations, training programs and translational initiatives, the institute continues to play a key role in advancing genomic science and fostering innovative research at the interface of biology, data science and medicine.