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Introduction

Model fungi research, as a core branch of life sciences, plays a vital role in fundamental frontier exploration of life sciences, biomanufacturing, novel drug development, and human health protection—key areas of strategic emerging industries. To consolidate research efforts, build a high-level academic exchange platform, and accelerate the translation of research outcomes, the 17th China Symposium on Model Fungi will be held from May 7–10, 2026 at Southwest University in Beibei, Chongqing. The symposium is jointly organized by Southwest University and the Microbial Genetics Branch of the Genetics Society of China, and co-organized by the Medical Research Institute of Southwest University, Chongqing Microbiological Society, and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University. We sincerely invite faculty members, researchers, and graduate students engaged in model fungi-related research to attend and exchange ideas.

I. Conference Time and Venue
1. Time: May 7–10, 2026
May 7: Registration
May 8–9: Plenary talks and academic poster presentations
May 10: Departure
2. Venue: Guiyuan Hotel, Southwest University (also known as Guiyuan Restaurant, Academic Exchange Center of Southwest University)
3. Expected attendance: ~300 participants

II. Organizers
Southwest University
Microbial Genetics Branch, Genetics Society of China

III. Co-organizers
Medical Research Institute, Southwest University
Chongqing Microbiological Society
Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University

IV. Academic Committee
Advisors: Hua Xiang
Chair: Daochun Kong
Vice Chairs: Liling Du, Jinqiu Zhou
Members (in alphabetical order by surname): Xiaoming Bao, Junbiao Dai, Wenxia Fang, Xu Fang, Jiaxun Feng, Qun He, Xiangwei He, Guanghua Huang, Ying Huang, Huifeng Jiang, Quanwen Jin, Qing Li, Shanshan Li, Cong Liu, Tongbao Liu, Weifeng Liu, Yongheng Liang, Huiqiang Lou, Ling Lu, Chaoguang Tian, Shihua Wang, Zhiping Xie, Liangran Zhang, Xinqing Zhao, Shuai Zhao, Zhipeng Zhou
Secretary-General: Huiqiang Lou

V. Organizing Committee
Director: Tongbao Liu
Deputy Directors: Guoqing Niu, Xuefeng Chen
Secretary-General: Chengli Fan
Members: Jialing Bao, Chengjun Cao, Zhiqiang Chen, Longfei Deng, Huiyuan Fan, Yuan Gong, Aizhen Hu, Chong Li, Jiale Li, Guojian Liao, Huiying Liu, Jingyi Liu, Ruochen Liu, Jichong Shi, Feng Sun, Xuejie Wang, Fujing Wei, Shuang Wu, Zheng Wu, Jiangyu Yan, Meng Yuan, Qing Zhao, Guojin Zhu, Shuai Zhao

Committee

IV. Academic Committee
Advisors: Hua Xiang
Chair: Daochun Kong
Vice Chairs: Liling Du, Jinqiu Zhou
Members (in alphabetical order by surname): Xiaoming Bao, Junbiao Dai, Wenxia Fang, Xu Fang, Jiaxun Feng, Qun He, Xiangwei He, Guanghua Huang, Ying Huang, Huifeng Jiang, Quanwen Jin, Qing Li, Shanshan Li, Cong Liu, Tongbao Liu, Weifeng Liu, Yongheng Liang, Huiqiang Lou, Ling Lu, Chaoguang Tian, Shihua Wang, Zhiping Xie, Liangran Zhang, Xinqing Zhao, Shuai Zhao, Zhipeng Zhou
Secretary-General: Huiqiang Lou

V. Organizing Committee
Director: Tongbao Liu
Deputy Directors: Guoqing Niu, Xuefeng Chen
Secretary-General: Chengli Fan
Members: Jialing Bao, Chengjun Cao, Zhiqiang Chen, Longfei Deng, Huiyuan Fan, Yuan Gong, Aizhen Hu, Chong Li, Jiale Li, Guojian Liao, Huiying Liu, Jingyi Liu, Ruochen Liu, Jichong Shi, Feng Sun, Xuejie Wang, Fujing Wei, Shuang Wu, Zheng Wu, Jiangyu Yan, Meng Yuan, Qing Zhao, Guojin Zhu, Shuai Zhao

Call for paper

Important date

2026-03-20
Abstract submission deadline

VI. Topics and Call for Papers
01 Scope: Using model strains of yeasts, filamentous fungi, and mushrooms as experimental materials, submissions should address fundamental theoretical questions in biology and application-oriented basic research related to industry, agriculture, and medicine—highlighting recent advances and findings in molecular biology and modern genetics. Oral presentations and academic posters will be featured; oral sessions include a dedicated track for graduate students. Abstracts for oral presentations must be unpublished (either in Chinese or English); electronic versions are required for posters. The Academic Committee will select oral presentations and posters from all submissions. All submitted materials will be kept confidential by the Organizing Committee.

02 Abstract Requirements: Submit abstracts using the official template provided by the Organizing Committee (downloadable via QR code). Authors assume full responsibility for content.

03 Poster Submission: Size: 120 cm × 80 cm (length × width). Posters will be collected electronically by the Organizing Committee and printed and displayed onsite. Outstanding graduate student presentations and outstanding academic posters will be awarded. Submit abstracts and posters to wuzheng@swu.edu.cn (Zheng Wu), with copies to victoriafan@swu.edu.cn (Chengli Fan). Deadline for abstracts and posters: March 20, 2026.

Submission Topics

Using model strains of yeasts, filamentous fungi, and mushrooms as experimental materials, addressing fundamental theoretical questions in biology and application-oriented basic research related to industry, agriculture, and medicine—highlighting recent advances and findings in molecular biology and modern genetics.

Guidlines

02 Abstract Requirements: Submit abstracts using the official template provided by the Organizing Committee (downloadable via QR code). Authors assume full responsibility for content.

03 Poster Submission: Size: 120 cm × 80 cm (length × width). Posters will be collected electronically by the Organizing Committee and printed and displayed onsite. Outstanding graduate student presentations and outstanding academic posters will be awarded. Submit abstracts and posters to wuzheng@swu.edu.cn (Zheng Wu), with copies to victoriafan@swu.edu.cn (Chengli Fan). Deadline for abstracts and posters: March 20, 2026.

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    May 07

    2026

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    May 10

    2026

  • Mar 20 2026

    Abstract Submission Deadline

  • Mar 20 2026

    Contribution Submission Deadline

  • Mar 20 2026

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Southwest University
Microbial Genetics Branch, Genetics Society of China
Organized By
Medical Research Institute, Southwest University
Chongqing Microbiological Society
Children's Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing Medical University
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