The International Society of Protistologists is an association of scientists devoted to research on single-celled eukaryotes, or protists. The ISOP promotes the presentation and discussion of new or important facts and problems in protistology, and works to provide resources for the promotion and advancement of this science.
Protistology Open 2026
April 19 – 23, 2026
Prague, Czech Republic
https://registration.cas.cz/PROTIST2026/
Important Dates:
- October 25, 2025 – Registration opens
- February 20, 2026 – Early-bird registration and registration for active participants close
- March 20, 2026 – Late registration and registration for passive participants close
The program will include:
- Plenary lectures by world-renowned scientists
- Thematic symposia, oral and poster presentations
- Awarding of the prestigious Hutner Award for outstanding young scientists
- Informal opportunities for networking, sharing experiences, forming new research collaborations, and professional development for early-career researchers
The Society of Protozoologists began its publication of The Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology in 1954 with the first issue dedicated to the memory of L. L. Woodruff. It has been published uninterrupted since then, promoting the study of protozoa in particular, and protists in general.
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