Molecular Insect Science Conference

9th Molecular Insect Science Conference

Bridging Borders in Insect Molecular Research

27-29 April 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Submit abstracts by 7 November 2025

Present at the 9th Molecular Insect Science Conference

Join leading global experts to share and discuss cutting-edge advancements in insect molecular sciences.

Submit abstracts by 7 November 2025 to participate

This symposium brings together leading global experts to share and discuss cutting-edge advancements in insect molecular sciences. Topics cover a wide variety of research areas, including genomics, gene editing, synthetic biology, neurobiology behavior, developmental regulation, chitin biology, insect microbiomes, immunity, vector competence, insect-plant interactions, insecticide resistance, and emerging biotechnologies. The event aims to showcase groundbreaking research in insect molecular sciences and highlight innovative molecular and biotechnological approaches for controlling insect pests and disease vectors.

Themes:

Genomic and Epigenetic Innovations in Insect Science Advances in genome sequencing, annotation, functional genomics, and epigenetic regulation of insect development and adaptation.

RNA Interference, Gene Editing, and Synthetic Biology in Insects Mechanisms and applications of RNAi, CRISPR-Cas9, and synthetic biology for functional studies, pest control, and biotechnological innovations.

Insect Chitin Biology and Structural Integrity Molecular mechanisms governing chitin biosynthesis, modification, and degradation, with a focus on its role in exoskeletal formation and physical adaptations in insects.

Regulatory Networks in Insect Growth, Development, and Physiology The role of hormonal signaling, gene networks, and environmental cues in insect development, metamorphosis, reproduction, and metabolic regulation.

Insect Neurobiology, Learning, and Behavior Molecular underpinnings of sensory perception, learning, social behavior, and neural plasticity in insects.

Insect Microbiomes, Symbiosis, Immunity, and Vector Competence The influence of microbial communities on insect physiology, insect’s ability to defend against pathogens, and vector-pathogen interactions.

Insect-Plant Molecular Interactions and Herbivory The molecular foundations of plant-insect herbivory interactions, plant defense mechanisms, and co-evolutionary dynamics.

Molecular Insights into Insecticide Resistance and Sustainable Management Genetic and biochemical mechanisms of resistance, evolutionary dynamics, and novel strategies for sustainable control of insect pests in the context of climate change.

Emerging Technologies and Applications in Molecular Entomology New molecular tools, biotechnological applications, and innovative approaches for insect management and conservation.