Michael Sars Symposium 2023: Cells, organisms and their environment

Symposium overview

The environment has shaped the evolution of organisms, cells and microbial communities since the origin of life. Organisms have evolved a diversity of cell types, cellular structures and cell-cell communication strategies to react and adapt to a variety of environmental changes. The symposium aims to bring together speakers working on the development, evolution and ecology of animals, plants and microorganisms to understand how a challenging environment has shaped their past and will impact their future. 

Session topics

• Neuroscience & motility 

• Microbial ecosystems & evolution

• Plants & their environment