30th Symposium of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction
Chateau Liblice
5-7 October 2025
Conference scope
SBIR (Symposium of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction) has been running for 25 years, under the management of doc. RNDr. Jana Pěknicová, CSc., and Prof. MUDr. Zdenka Ulčová-Gallová, DrSc. Since 2021 the conference is organized by doc. Dr. Kateřina Komrsková, Ph.D., head of the Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The goal of the SBIR conference is to build a platform for researchers, medical doctors, immunologists, andrologists, gynaecologist, and other scientists interested in reproduction, assisted reproduction, and reproduction related topics. We provide a forum, where everybody can share their research progress and ideas in a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere. This conference is opened to researchers, both senior and junior, clinicians, and students. We encourage both oral presentations and poster sessions, based on your preference. The goal of the SBIR conference is to broaden both our national and international communities and expand knowledge in the biology and immunology of reproduction. Feel free to share this information with your friends, students, and colleagues.
Previous conference 2024
Venue
Chateaux Liblice is a conference centre of the Academy of Science of the Czech Republic. The romantic setting of the chateaux is sure to stimulate your senses. A walk through our castle garden and meadow will certainly help revitalise your energy.
Chateaux rooms
Take advantage of the unique opportunity of accommodation in our chateaux where the rooms are furnished by original furniture from the 19th Century. In chateaux Liblice we will help you relax in privacy, with unforgettable moments, and a unique experience.
Depandance rooms
These are our standard rooms. They are located in the buildings next to the castle and they are furnished with modern furniture.
Invited speakers
Dr Andrew Pask
Title of the lecture: Defining the Impacts of
Environmental Pollutants on Reproductive Health
Dr Andrew Pask is a Professor in the School of BioSciences at the University of Melbourne and
Domain Leader for Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology within the School. His research
focuses on evolution and development. His recent work is centered on the reproductive system and
particularly the influence of hormones and endocrine disruptors on reproductive disease. He also
director of the Thylacine Integrated Genetic Resotration Research - TIGRR lab, which explores
marsupial conservation, preservation and restoration. He has been supported by many fellowships,
project grants phanthropic and industry funding for his work.
Prof. Jean-Pierre Allam
Title of the lecture: Male genital tract
inflammation and its impact on male fertility
Prof. Jean-Pierre Allam is director of the Andrology clinic at the University Hospital Bonn. He
started his career at the department of dermatology and allergy at the same university to become
a board approved dermatologist in 2005. His main field of interest was the imbalance of immunity
and tolerance in dermatological diseases, allergy and andrology. He became a professor in 2013.
Since 2005 he focused on immunological alterations in male infertility where dysbalance of
immunity and tolerance play a pivotal role in sperm function. He became a state approved
andrologist in 2009. He authored more than 150 publications, is a academician at the European
Academy of Andrology, is a board member of the German Society of Reproductive Medicine and
received several awards.
Dr hab. eng. Zofia E. Madeja
Title of the lecture: The role of mitochondria
in shaping embryonic developmental competence from oocyte maturation to the first cleavage
division
Dr hab. eng. Zofia E. Madeja is an Assistant Professor at the Poznań University of Life
Sciences, where she focuses on early embryonic development and the role of mitochondria in
oocyte maturation, fertilisation, and embryo quality. Specialising in embryology, molecular
biology and reproductive technologies, she conducts research on multiple mammalian models,
including cattle, pigs and mice. After completing her PhD, she worked at The Gurdon and Babraham
Institutes in Cambridge, studying implantation and embryo–maternal interactions. She has led
several national research projects in Poland and received awards from the Foundation for Polish
Science and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Her work aims to advance both animal
breeding and human reproductive medicine.
Sponsors
Organizers
doc. Dr. Kateřina Komrsková, Ph.D.
Institute of Biotechnology, Czech Academy of Sciences
Dr. Dominik Filipp. Ph.D.
Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Conference details
Date: 5. - 7.10.2025
Location: Chateau Liblice, Czech Republic
Accommodation:
Please book your accommodation at tomcany@zamek-liblice.cz
Accommodation is not included in the conference fee.
You can see the room details here: https://www.zamek-liblice.cz/en/rooms/
Deadlines summary:
1.7.2025 End of abstract submission
1.9.2025 End of mini poster submission
15.9.2025 Registration closes
Please note that participants must pay their registration fee by 1.10.2025 or their registration will be cancelled.
Cancellation policy:
Cancelling your registration before 1.9.2025 cancellation fee 0 %
Cancelling your registration before 1.10.2025 cancellation fee 50 %
Cancelling your registration from 1.10.2025 cancellation fee 100 %
