We are honored to invite you to the 43rd Annual Scientific Session of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, which will take place in Cluj-Napoca, 16-18.09.2026.
Venue:
Babeș-Bolyai University, M. Kogălniceanu Street No. 1, Aula Magna
Date: September, 16-18, 2026
Format: Hybrid (onsite and online)

Local Organizers:
Prof. dr. Manuela Banciu, Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Cluj-Napoca
Lecturer dr. Vlad-Alexandru Toma, Babeș-Bolyai University, President of the Cluj Branch of the Romanian Society of Cell Biology

Scientific Committee:

• Maya Simionescu (Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology „N. Simionescu”, Bucharest)
• Manuela Banciu (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences)
• Vlad-Alexandru Toma (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences)
• Alina Sesărman (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences)
• Levente Kovacs (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences)
• Viorica Nagy (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences)
• Delia Dima (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences)
• Adrian Bartoș (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences)
• Milan Kubelac (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences)
• Andrada Mureșan (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences)
• Sarolta Szentes (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Biology and Geology)
• Laura Pătraș (Babeș-Bolyai University, Faculty of Biology and Geology)
• Adrian Bogdan Țigu (University of Medicine and Pharmacy ,,Iuliu Hațieganu” Cluj-Napoca)
• Ioana Bâldea (University of Medicine and Pharmacy ,,Iuliu Hațieganu” Cluj-Napoca)
• Adriana Filip (University of Medicine and Pharmacy ,,Iuliu Hațieganu” Cluj-Napoca)
• Manuela Călin (Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology „N. Simionescu”, Bucharest)
• Anca Gafencu (Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology „N. Simionescu”, Bucharest)
• Loredan Stefan Niculescu (Institute of Cellular Biology and Pathology „N. Simionescu”, Bucharest)
• Tudor Badea (Transylvania University of Brașov)
• Anca Sin (George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology, Târgu Mureș)
• Denisa Hathazi (University of Cambridge, UK)
• Carmen Cotruț (“Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași)
• Catalina Pisoschi (University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova)
• Roxana Popescu (“Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara)
• Anca Hermenean („Vasile Goldis” West University, Arad)

Secretary:
CS III Dr. Adrian Bogdan Țigu: adrianbogdantigu@gmail.com

Instructions:
-Abstracts for the SRBC Congress should be submitted by June 20.06.2026.
-The abstract publication fee is 30 RON.
-Abstracts should submitted here: https://forms.gle/ehX8dv628bmXA5rL6 , along with the proof of payment for
the participation and publication fees.
-The abstract title should be centered, Times New Roman 12pt bold, all caps, single-spaced.
-Authors should be centered, Times New Roman 12pt bold, single-spaced.
-Affiliation should be centered, Times New Roman 12pt italic, 1-1.5 spacing.
-Abstract: introduction, materials and methods, results, and conclusions; Times New Roman 10pt, single-spaced.
– Multiple abstracts should be sent in separate files even if they have the same author.
-Note that the publication of the abstract in the congress volume is conditional upon payment of the participation
and publication fees.

Posters:
Posters should have a maximum size of A0, i.e., 841 x 1189 mm. Please specify when submitting the
abstracts if you will present in poster format (no e-poster).
Some of the works presented at the congress will be selected for publication in Studia Universitatis ser. Biologia.
Those who wish to do so should write the full paper according to the requirements.

Participation Fees:
– SRBC members: 400 RON
– Non-SRBC members: 450 RON
– Online participation: 250 RON
– Accompanying persons: 300 RON
– PhD students and master’s students: 200 RON
– Students: 100 RON (provided they attend full-time courses and submit a poster presentation)
– Abstract publication fee: 30 RON/abstract
– The participation fee includes the symposium folder, abstract e-book, social program, lunches, and festive dinner.

Accommodation:
Not included in the participation fee and should be paid separately by accessing the partner hotels’ offers mentioned
in the announcement, specifying SRBC 2026.

Payment Details:
The participation and publication fees should be paid by mandate or bank transfer to:
IBAN: RO75TREZ21620F332000XXXX, Trezoreria Cluj, Str. Regele Ferdinand, Nr. 8, Cluj-Napoca
Beneficiary: Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai-Facultatea de Științe Medicale și ale Sănătății, CUI/ Cod fiscal: 4305849
Mention for payment: “Pentru Congres SRBC 2026” and name, surname for whom the fee is paid.
Important Dates:
-Registration of participants and submission of abstracts, participation and publication fees: by June 20, 2026.
-The registration form along with proof of payment for the participation and publication fees should be scanned and
sent in one attached file in registration link.
-If you are unable to submit your abstract using the online form, please send it as an e-mail attachment to
Dr. Vlad-Alexandru Toma: vlad.toma@ubbcluj.ro, and ask for confirmation of receipt of the abstract.Participation certificate:
Participation certificates (electronic) will be sent to participants by e-mail, at the end of the Conference
Official languages:
Romanian and English

Accommodation Options:
– Grand Hotel Napoca 4*, Strada Octavian Goga 1, 400698, 0264 580 715
– Radisson Blu Hotel 5*, Aleea Stadionului 1, 400372, 0364 431 310
– Hotel Platinia 5*, Str, Calea Mănăștur 2-6, 400372, 0364 431 200
– Casa Verona 3*, Str. Republicii 54, 0757 194 599
Proposed Topics and Sessions:
• Biochemistry and molecular biology
• Cell and tissue injury
• Molecular medicine, genetics and biomarkers

•Molecular biology and biochemistry in metabolism diseases
• Updates in molecular diagnostics and therapy in non-communicable disorders (cardiovascular diseases,
diabetes, cancers, neurological disorders)
• Virtual reality applied in university education and medical practice
• Doctoral students’ session
• Cell therapy, stem cell research, immunotherapy
• Drug targeting, diagnose diseases, and cell pathophysiology
• Varia