Comparative
Cartilage & Bone
Biology
Conference 2025
Integrating
Biomaterials - Biomedicine - EvoDevo
of skeletal tissues
#ccbb_banyuls
ABOUT
This conference will take a uniquely broad approach to cartilage and bone biology, combining researchers with expertise in developmental genetics, biomaterials & anatomy, and evolution. To build wider concepts in cartilage and bone biology, we will pay particular attention to work on less-studied tissue types, on evolutionary perspectives of skeletal diversity and on less traditional models for skeletal biology (e.g. cartilaginous and ray-finned fishes). By bringing together diverse cartilage and bone research, the meeting will enhance fundamental understandings of these tissues, integrating the research community, and accelerating research innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and community-building.
We look forward to seeing you in Banyuls!
Topics
DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS
Biomaterials
&
ANATOMY
EVOLUTION
KEYNOTE speakers
Lynda Bonewald
Indiana University
John Maisey
American Museum of Natural History
David Karasik
Bar-Ilan University
Imke Fiedler
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
PROGRAM
All conference themes —Biomaterials & Anatomy, Developmental Genetics, Evolution— are represented each day, to emphasize multi-disciplinarity and avoid topic ‘saturation’. Each day will wrap up with a roundtable discussion, synthesizing the cutting edge cartilage and bone research presented and framing “big picture” views in skeletal biology as the research community moves forward.
Fees
The conference will have low registration charge! Coffee breaks and lunch are included, as well as an evening wine tasting event. Participants will pay for their own dinners, airfare and housing, however student and young career researchers can apply for housing support (information coming soon!).
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REGISTRATION & Abstract submission
All CCBB attendees will present their work, either as a poster or oral presentation, but CCBB only has space for 100 attendees. Abstract acceptance is therefore subject to availability and approval of the organizing committee. CCBB is an integrative conference aimed at a broad audience - please write your abstracts with maximum accessibility in mind!
Oral presentation: 15 minutes
(12-minute talk + 3 minutes questions)
Poster size
A0
Contact us with questions
Sponsors
Coming soon!
+ TRAVEL Info
Venue
The Conference will be at the Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls sur Mer (Avenue du Fontaulé, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer, France).
The Observatoire was founded in 1881 to study marine and terrestrial Mediterranean coast ecosystems. It is supported by Université Paris-Sorbonne, the French national center for research (CNRS) and belongs to the European Marine Biological Resources Center (EMBRC). The OOB offers 3 lab rooms, a large lecture hall (120 persons), 3 conference rooms (25-40 persons) and a poster exhibition space. It includes a public aquarium for outreach and a research-dedicated working space. Wireless internet and catering are available on-site.
Accommodation
All accommodations, from small hotels to spas, can be found at the city website:
Please book your room in advance - Banyuls is a top destination for holidays.
30 rooms are already booked at the Observatory Accommodation. Eligible students and young career researchers can apply for housing free of charge (see Registration form).
Some local hotels will offer conference rates - we will pass on their contact information once abstracts are accepted. See some hotels listed in the 'Maps' link.
Transport
Banyuls is a little town on the French coast and does not have its own airport. The venue is, however, accessible from several international airports with train connection to Banyuls: Perpignan (40km, train 30 mins, 8€), Montpellier (200km, 2h, 30€), Toulouse (250km, 3h, 40€), Barcelona (200km, 3h, 50€). Airport shuttles are also available.