Thematic topics of ISPB 2026
MOTTO: “The role of plasmids for bacterial adaptation to changing environmental conditions – ONE HEALTH perspective”
The meeting in 2026 focussed on Plasmid mediated adaption of bacteria to changing environmental conditions – ONE HEALTH perspective
- Maintenance and replication of plasmids
- Evolution of plasmids and their functions
- Sequence based plasmid taxonomy and database
- Conjugation, mobilization and other mechanisms of plasmid dissemination
- Plasmid-based technologies
- Plasmid-mediated dissemination of antibiotic resistance and other selective traits
- ONE Health Antimicrobial resistance - Importance of plasmids
Plasmid Biology Prize
The Plasmid Biology Prize for 2026 was awarded in memory of Manolo Espinosa (A Tribute to Manolo Espinosa - ScienceDirect).
The deadline for submission of nominations has already expired.
Shortlisted candidates give talks as part of the conference programme.