This international symposium commemorates three decades of breakthroughs in epigenetics — from the landmark discovery of GCN5/HAT activity to the translation of chromatin mechanisms into therapeutic innovation.
This international symposium commemorates three decades of breakthroughs in epigenetics — from the landmark discovery of GCN5/HAT activity to the translation of chromatin mechanisms into therapeutic innovation. The event honors the legacy of C. David Allis, whose pioneering discoveries revolutionized chromatin biology, and brings together world-leading investigators to discuss mechanistic insights, emerging technologies, and clinical advances shaping the rapidly evolving field of epigenetic regulation.
Scientific Sessions
1. Histone Modification Biology – Molecular Players and Their Functions
2. Chromatin Architecture and Structural Epigenetics
3. The Allis Vision – Shaping the Epigenetic Landscape from GCN5 to Today
4. Epigenetic Regulation in Development, Cancer, and Disease
5. Translational Epigenetics and Therapeutic Frontiers
Prof. Yang Shi, University of Oxford
Prof. Dinshaw J. Patel, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Prof. Andrew Xiao, Yale University School of Medicine
Prof. Haitao Li, Tsinghua University
Dr. Judith Nicholson, Cell & Cell Genomics
Dr. Wei Wu, Molecular Cell
Dr. Laura Zahn, Cell Genomics
Dr. Sara Miller, Molecular Cell
Dr. Lara Szewczak, Molecular Cell
Shelley Berger, University of Pennsylvania
Yael David, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Yali Dou, University of Southern California
Francois Fuks, Université Libre de Bruxelles
Or Gozani, Stanford University
Petra Hajkova, Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS)
Kristian Helin, University of Copenhagen
Nada Jabado, McGill University
Jaehoon Kim, KAIST
Haifan Lin, Yale University
Yifan Liu, University of Southern California
Chao Lu, Columbia University
Thomas Milne, University of Oxford
Dinshaw J. Patel, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Alex Ruthenburg, University of Chicago
Yang Shi, University of Oxford
Brian D. Strahl, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Greg Wang, Duke University
Andrew Xiao, Yale University
Ming-Ming Zhou, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Bing Zhu, Institute of Biophysics, CAS
*In alphabetical order (continued)
Tentative Schedule (2.5 Days)
March 20 (Friday) — Arrival Day |
Participant arrivals and hotel check‑in |
March 21 (Saturday) — Full Day | |
Morning | Session I: Histone Modification Biology – Molecular Players and Their Functions |
Afternoon | Session II: Chromatin Architecture and Structural Epigenetics |
Evening | Poster Session |
March 22 (Sunday) — Full Day | |
Morning | Session III: The Allis Vision Shaping the Epigenetic Landscape from GCN5 to Today |
Afternoon | Session IV: Epigenetic Regulation in Development, Cancer, and Disease |
Evening | Poster Session |
March 23 (Monday) — Half Day | |
Morning | Session V: Translational Epigenetics and Therapeutic Frontiers |
Summary Discussion and Closing Remarks | |
Afternoon | Participant departures |
Registration Deadline: March 13, 2026
Please click Apply Now at the top of this web page to proceed with the registration process.
Registration Fees
| Tpye | *Student | Academic | Industry |
| Registration Fee | ¥500 | ¥800 | ¥1500 |
*If you are a student, please upload valid supporting documents for review.
Payment Methods
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2. Bank transfer:
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Refund Policy
1. A 2% administrative fee will be charged on all refund transactions.
2. Refund requests submitted after 24:00 (GMT+8) on March 17, 2026 will not be processed.
Notice
1. Please complete registration and payment by March 13, 2026. Attendees who register on-site will receive the electronic program only.
2. The registration fee includes conference materials and Lunch during the conference. Travel and accommodation expenses are not included.
3. An electronic invoice for the registration fee will be sent to the registered email address within 15 business days after the symposium.
This conference will feature a poster session. We warmly invite you to submit an abstract and actively participate in the poster presentation, particularly showcasing recent research advances or unpublished work.
How to Participate:
Please submit your poster abstract during the registration process.
Poster Requirements:
If you participate in the poster session, please print your poster in advance and bring it to the conference venue. Posters should be displayed in the designated area with assistance from conference staff.
Poster Size: Width: 80 cm × Height: 120 cm
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact:
1. Registration and Event Coordination
Ms. Wang
Phone: +86 19801304963
Email: wangxiaoting@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn
2. Payment, Refunds, and Invoice Issuance
Ms. Li
Phone: +86 17316016967
Email: lijinjin2586@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn
