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REDOX  BIOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL  EXPOSURES AND LIFESTYLE

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SFRR-E Annual Meeting

Mainz, Germany

2  0  2  6

June 03 - 05

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Call for
Travel Grant
application

DEADLINE
January 12th, 2026

Abstract
submission


 


is open 

DEADLINE

February 14th, 2026

Registration


is open

DEADLINE Early Birds

March 21st, 2026

Accommodation information

 
 

 


 
 
is available in the respective section below
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Premeeting Symposium EXPOHEALTH

1.-2.6.2026

50-60 thesis students and postdoctoral fellows can attend the Premeeting Symposium EXPOHEALTH on 1-2 June 2026 - importantly only ECR are allowed to register besides the already invited speakers.

Registrations will be considered on a first come-first serve basis. All costs are included in the registration fee. 45 ECRs will be selected for the get-together event.

There will be extra travel awards be provided to ECR participants via the SFRR-E travel award scoring system sponsored by local sponsor money (how many will be announced early next year).

Welcome message

Dear Colleagues,

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The 2026 Society for Free Radical Research Europe (SFRR-E) conference hosted by SFRR-E will be held from June 3-5, 2026 in Mainz, Germany, at the Johannes Gutenberg University campus, positioned in the center of Europe, nearby Frankfurt airport and in the heart of the German wine area. The Roman name of Mainz „Mogontiacum“ and one of the

largest domes in Germany reflect the vital history of the city.

 

The 2026 SFRR-E conference will bring together scientists from different disciplines and regions from Europe and abroad to enjoy and discuss topics of redox biology in the context of environmental exposures and lifestyle risk factors.

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Interntional experts and conference attendees will find a historic venue, a city with picturesque old town district, hospitality and scenic Rhine shores.

 

In addition to peer reviewed symposia and competitive selective oral sessions, we are excited to share special sessions dedicated to young researchers and early bird activities and a 2-day pre-meeting workshop and symposium.

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We extend a warm invitation to you, your accompanying guests and sponsors from across the world to the SFRR-E Conference in Mainz 2026. The lovely Rhine-Main area will provide a perfect frame for an enjoyable and successful meeting.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in Mainz 2026,

 

Yours,

 

Andreas Daiber and Tilman Grune

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Scientific Committee

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Andreas Daiber, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Tilman Grune, German Institute of Human Nutrition, Potsdam-Rehbrücke, Germany

Thomas Münzel, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Marin Kuntic, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Christiane Ott, German Institute of Human Nutrition, Potsdam-Rehbruecke, Germany

Uladzimir Barayeu, Max-Planck-Institit für Polymerforschung, Mainz, Germany

Thomas Berkemeier, Max-Planck-Institit für Chemie, Mainz, Germany

Christoph Reinhardt, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Matthias Oelze, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Lea Strohm, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Dominika Mihalikova,  Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Dilja Krüger-Burg, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Katrin Frauenknecht,  Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

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LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
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​Takaaki Akaike, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan

Uladzimir Barayeu, Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung Mainz, Germany

Sander Bekeschus, University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany

Carsten Berndt,  Heinrich-Heine University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany

Ralf Brandes, Goethe University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany

Enrique Cadenas,  University of Southern Californis, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Daniela Caporossi,  University of Rome “Foro Italico”, Rome, Italy

Chang Chen, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Niki Chondrogianni, National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens, Greece

Antonio Cuadrado,  Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Ann Cuypers,  Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium

Andreas Daiber, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Michael J. Davies, Universiry of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

Irundika Dias,  Aston University, Birmingham, U.K.

Sergey Dikalov, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA

Pablo Evelson,  University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ingrid Fleming, Goethe University of Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany

Cesar Fraga, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Kasia Goljanek-Whysall, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland

Florian Gruber, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Tilman Grune, German Institute of Human Nutrition, Potsdam-Rehbruecke,Germany

Clare Hawkins, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

Malcolm Jackson, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, U.K.

Aleksandra Jankovic, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia

Bato Korac, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia

Marin Kuntic, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

João Laranjinha,  University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Anna-Liisa Levonen,  University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland

Giovanni E. Mann, King's College London, London, U.K.

Timoteo Marchini,  University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

Veronica Miguel Herranz, Center of Molecular Biology Severo Ochoa, Madrid, Spain

Mark Miller, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, U.K.

Maria Monsalve, Sols-Morreale Biomedical Research Institute, Madrid, Spain

Hozumi Motohashi, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan

Thomas Münzel, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Seiryo Ogata, Max Planck Institut für Polymerforschung, Mainz, Germany

Patricia Oteiza,  University of California, Davis, USA

Christiane Ott, German Institute of Human Nutrition, Potsdam-Rehbruecke, Germany

Marzia Perluigi, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy

Sanjay Rajagopalan, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA

Juan Sastre, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Young-Joon Surh, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

Giuseppe Valacchi, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy

Aphrodite Vasilaki, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, U.K.

Brigitte Winklhofer-Roob, University of Graz, Graz, Austria

Jacek Zielonka, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA

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INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
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Registration

We eagerly anticipate your presence at the SFRR-E Annual Meeting 2026. Kindly review the essential registration details provided below in a timely manner. Should you encounter any inquiries while registering, please don't hesitate to reach out to the conference secretariat for assistance.

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Following the early registration deadline, please note that seating at the conference dinner will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited availability.

Early registration fees

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EUR 500,- Senior Researcher
EUR 200,- Junior Researcher

SFRR Members

Late registration fees

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EUR 600,- Senior Researcher
EUR 300,- Junior Researcher

SFRR Members

Deadline

Early Bird Registration:

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​21st March,

2026

Early registration fees

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EUR 700,- Senior Researcher
EUR 300,- Junior Researcher

Non-SFRR Members

Industry / Non-academic

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EUR 750.-

Late registration fees

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EUR 800,- Senior Researcher
EUR 400,- Junior Researcher

Non-SFRR Members

Accompanying persons*

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EUR 250.-​

​* participation at the welcome reception and the conference dinner

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Cancellation fees

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  90% cancellation fee will be charged in case of cancellation until April 2, 2026

100% cancellation fee will be charged in case of cancellation from April 3 until June 3, 2026 or in case of no-show.

Timely cancellations must be made in writing to Conventive Kongressagentur GmbH via e-Mail office@conventive.at 

 

Amendment of event format

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In case this event will need to be converted into a hybrid (physical/virtual) or a 100% virtual event because of governmental restrictions and limitations of international mobility, you will get informed. Registration fees will stay the same and any preceding (paid) registration will stay valid, but there will be no onsite registration.

Abstracts

Submission Guidelines
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Abstract submission deadline February 14th, 2026.
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  • In the event payment is not completed until March 21st, 2026 the abstract will be withdrawn and not published in the Free Radical Biology & Medicine (Elsevier)

  • No capitals in the title except the initial letter of the first word

  • The author's names should not be all capitals and should be first name first followed by family name, e.g., Pierre Clairmont.

  • The presenting author should be marked with *.

  • The affiliation should be entered in the following order and contain all of the following information:
    * First name and initials of middle name (if any)
    * Last name
    * No titles
    * Department (e.g., Division of xxx, preferably in English)
    * Institution (e.g. University of xxx, preferably in English)
    * City (e.g. London, no postal code, preferably in English)
    * Country (in English)​​

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  • The body text of the abstract should contain a maximum of 300 words.

  • No figures and tables allowed.

  • References should be avoided, but if essential, then up to a maximum of 3 are allowed (e.g. Mann et al., Free Radic Biol. Med. 2024, 51:110-115)

  • Funding allowed (e.g. Supported by BHF, MRC)

  • The abstract of orals and posters should contain original data and sufficient details regarding background, aims, methods, results, and conclusions.​​

Please note that it is not possible to edit your abstract yourself once it has been submitted.

We allow one subsequent change if necessary, the entire abstract must be re-uploaded. Furthermore, a written notification must be sent to office@conventive.at stating that the original abstract must be deleted. â€‹

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General Information

Conference Venue

Hilton Mainz

Rheinstraße 68

55116 Mainz

Language

The official language of the conference is English. Translation services will not be available

Climate

In June, Mainz enjoys a pleasant early-summer climate. Average daytime highs reach around 22 – 24 °C (72 – 75 °F), while nights cool down to approximately 12 – 14 °C (54 – 57 °F).

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Rainfall averages about 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in) over 10 to 15 days, so while occasional showers may occur, most days remain dry and sunny.


With roughly 10–12 hours of sunshine per day, June is one of the brightest months of the year in Mainz. Light, summer-appropriate clothing is recommended for daytime, along with a light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings.
As brief showers are not uncommon, it’s advisable to bring a small umbrella or a light rain jacket, especially for outdoor events or walks between venues.
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Travel Info
  • Visitors from EU/EEA countries do not require a visa for entry into Germany.

  • Travellers from visa-exempt countries can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa

  • Please check with your local German embassy/consulate for your country’s specific visa requirement and application process before travelling.

  • Click here to check on the Visa requirements for your country

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Accommodation

Your Accommodation on site

Hilton Mainz – Riverside Comfort in the Heart of the City

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  • Located directly on the scenic banks of the Rhine River, the Hilton Mainz offers modern comfort just steps from Mainz’s historic old town.

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  • Guests enjoy spacious rooms, many with beautiful river views, as well as immediate access to the Rhine promenade for relaxing walks.

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  • The hotel features a stylish restaurant and bar, excellent conference facilities, and is only a short stroll from Mainz’s famous landmarks, shops, and cultural attractions.

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  • With its central location and elegant atmosphere, the Hilton Mainz is an ideal base for exploring the city.

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  • Frankfurt International Airport and Frankfurt Fairground are each a 20-minute drive away.

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Hilton Mainz

from

EUR 139.-

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Alternative Accommodation
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B&B

Mainz-Hbf

from EUR 81.- 

B&B Hotel Mainz-Hbf - Modern, Affordable and Centrally Located​

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  • The B&B Hotel Mainz-Hbf offers comfortable, modern rooms just a short walk from Mainz Central Station.

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  • With free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms, and soundproof windows, it provides a convenient and budget-friendly base for exploring the city or attending events.

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  • Guests benefit from excellent public transport connections, quick access to Mainz’s historic centre, and a relaxed, practical atmosphere ideal for both business and leisure travellers.

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InterCity Hotel Mainz- The Venue for Business and City Exploration​

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  • The InterCityHotel Mainz, featuring 200 rooms, is an ideal venue for business meetings and a perfect base for exploring Mainz.

 

  • Located directly at the main train station, the hotel provides quick access to the city center and all major transport links.​

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  • Guests benefit from free high-speed Wi-Fi, a varied breakfast buffet, and a restaurant with national and international cuisine alongside panoramic views.

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InterCity

Hotel Mainz

from EUR 89.- 

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Travel Grants

 SFRR-E Travel Awards Information
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January 12th, 2026
SFRR-E Members

We would like to thank our sponsors:

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