NSABS 2022: National Symposium for Applied Biological Sciences 2022 Antwerp, Belgium, February 11, 2022

The National Symposium for Applied Biological Sciences (NSABS 2022) is jointly organized by University of Antwerp, Ghent University, KULeuven, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Université Catholique de Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve) Université de Liège (Gembloux), VUB and Université de Mons. It presents a snapshot of the broad variety of research in the field of applied biological sciences and bioengineering. The symposium is free of charge and particularly encourages junior researchers, such as PhD students, to present their work and meet and exchange ideas across departments and across universities. Besides, it is an opportunity for young researchers to submit their work to the critical comments and questions from an attentive audience, and thus to improve the quality of their own research. 

The full-day symposium will encompass a wide variety of research topics in applied biological sciences, and particularly encourages PhD students to present their work, meet and exchange ideas across researchers and institutions. It is an opportunity to present your research to a broad audience (for starting PhD students perhaps for a first time). Questions from the audience and feedback on oral presentations can help to improve your research. Prizes will be awarded for the best oral and poster presentations. This symposium also offers the opportunity for networking among colleagues. 

Abstract information

Submission of an abstract NSABS 2022 covers the wide variety of research topics in applied biological sciences, including biotechnology, chemistry/(bio)catalysis, climate change, environmental quality, environmental and agricultural economics, genetics, human health, feed/food, renewable energy and resources and sustainable production (plant/animal). 

Abstract submission can either be done for the poster session presentations or a talk in one of the 8 parallel sessions. Please specify in your submission form what session you are applying for.

During submission, please submit your abstract in the submission box and as a pdf, using the provided template on our website.

Abstract length: max 250 words (excluding author list and affilitiation list)

Topic selection: If you apply for a talk in the parallel session, please specify in which of the parallel sessions you want to submit your abstract (see below). Beware that this selection is not final and your abstract/talk can still be placed in another topic by your reviewers.

Topic 1: Food Technology

Topic 2: Green Chemistry

Topic 3: Sustainable Water Management

Topic 4: Microbial systems

Topic 5: Sustainable Crop production and protection

Topic 6: Air quality and purification

Topic 7: Climate change and resilience

Topic 8: Biotechnology and Biosensing