Join us for the first Dietary Interactions in Ecology Through Sequencing (DIETS) Symposium in Durham, UK, this July!
Trophic interactions underpin the function, stability and diversity of our ecosystems, rendering their study vital for understanding, protecting and monitoring biodiversity. The last two decades have seen the rise and dominance of molecular methods for the analysis of wild animal diets, with widening adoption introducing greater diversity in practices, and opportunities for advancement and collaboration.
The Dietary Interactions in Ecology Through Sequencing (DIETS) Symposium, to be held at Durham University 21st-24th July 2026, will be an in-person symposium focused on the molecular analysis of trophic interactions. By sharing recent and ongoing research and ideas, DIETS will catalyse collaboration and advancement in this field whilst also identifying consensus on various practical aspects of molecular dietary analysis.
We have exciting plenary talks from Professor Michael Traugott and Dr Vanessa Mata already announced, and another plenary to be announced soon!
Alongside a fantastic programme of international talks, posters and focused break-out sessions, we will be hosting a workshop focused on the streamlined analysis of nanopore sequencing data and an excursion to a premier wetland conservation centre. For more details, check out the event web page:
Registration will open imminently, but abstract submissions are open already! The general registration deadline is 17:00 BST, 26th June 2026 and registration will be £195 (standard rate; £160 student rate). The abstract deadline is 17:00 BST, 1st May 2026, and you can submit an abstract already here:
Please do pass this information along to your friends and colleagues in this area of research!
We look forward to seeing you in July!
Foraging Ecology Research Group 