This international symposium commemorates three decades of breakthroughs in epigenetics — from the landmark discovery of GCN5/HAT activity to the translation of chromatin mechanisms into therapeutic innovation. The event honors the legacy of C. David Allis, whose pioneering discoveries revolutionized chromatin biology, and brings together world-leading investigators to discuss mechanistic insights, emerging technologies, and clinical advances shaping the rapidly evolving field of epigenetic regulation. 

Scientific Sessions 

1. Histone Modification Biology – Molecular Players and Their Functions

2. Chromatin Architecture and Structural Epigenetics 

3. The Allis Vision – Shaping the Epigenetic Landscape from GCN5 to Today 

4. Epigenetic Regulation in Development, Cancer, and Disease 

5. Translational Epigenetics and Therapeutic Frontiers

Yang Shi, Professor, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University of Oxford, UK

Dinshaw J. Patel, Professor, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA

Andrew Xiao, Associate Professor, Department of Genetics, Yale University School of Medicine, USA

Haitao Li, Professor & Dean, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tsinghua University, China

(in alphabetic order)

Shelley Berger, University of Pennsylvania

Yael David,  Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 

Yali Dou, University of Southern California 

Francois Fuks, Université Libre de Bruxelles 

Or Gozani, Stanford University 

Petra Hajkova, Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS)

Kristian Helin, University of Copenhagen 

Nada Jabado, McGill University 

Jaehoon Kim, KAIST 

Chao Lu, Columbia University 

Yifan Liu, University of Southern California 

Thomas Milne, University of Oxford

Dinshaw J. Patel, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 

Alex Ruthenburg, University of Chicago 

Yang Shi, University of Oxford 

Brian D. Strahl, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

Greg Wang, Duke University 

Andrew Xiao, Yale University 

Ming-Ming Zhou, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Bing Zhu, Institute of Biophysics, CAS

Registration Deadline: March 13, 2026 

Please click Apply Now at the top of this web page to proceed with the registration process. 

 Registration Fees 

 *If you are a student, please upload valid supporting documents for review. 

 Payment Methods 

1. Online payment (recommended): Support Alipay and WeChat payment.

2. Bank transfer:

Payee(户名): 清华大学

Bank(开户行): 工行北京海淀西区支行

Account Number(账户): 0200004509089131550

Note: When making the transfer, please include the following note: Epigenetics + [Your Full Name]. After completing the payment, please upload the payment receipt. Our staff will review the information and notify you via email once your registration has been successfully processed.

Refund Policy 

1. A 2% administrative fee will be charged on all refund transactions.

2. Refund requests submitted after 24:00 (GMT+8) on March 17, 2026 will not be processed.

Notice 

1. Please complete registration and payment by March 13, 2026. Attendees who register on-site will receive the electronic program only.

2. The registration fee includes conference materials and Lunch during the conference. Travel and accommodation expenses are not included.

3. An electronic invoice for the registration fee will be sent to the registered email address within 15 business days after the symposium.

This conference will feature a poster session. We warmly invite you to submit an abstract and actively participate in the poster presentation, particularly showcasing recent research advances or unpublished work. 

How to Participate: 

Please submit your poster abstract during the registration process. 

Poster Requirements: 

If you participate in the poster session, please print your poster  in advance and bring it to the conference venue. Posters should be displayed in the designated area with assistance from conference staff. 

Poster Size: Width: 60 cm × Height: 90 cm

If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact:

1. Registration and Event Coordination

Ms. Wang

Phone: +86 19801304963

Email: wangxiaoting@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn

2. Payment, Refunds, and Invoice Issuance
Ms. Li

Phone: +86 17316016967

Email: lijinjin2586@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn