Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The traditional spring meeting of the German Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (GBM) will once again take place in the charming town of Mosbach. The 77th Mosbacher Kolloquium, entitled “More than lipid barriers – New Horizons in Membrane Biology”, will explore the dynamic and interdisciplinary world of cellular membranes – far beyond their classical role as simple boundaries.

Membranes are fundamental to life: they define organelles, compartmentalize cellular functions, and harbor essential processes such as signaling, nutrient uptake, and energy production. Recent advances have deepened our understanding of their molecular complexity, the role of lipid homeostasis, and how membrane organization changes in response to cellular stress and disease.

The meeting will bring together leading experts to discuss cutting-edge research at the interface of biochemistry, biophysics, cell biology, and chemical biology. Topics will range from membrane organization and lipid transport to the latest technologies in membrane analytics, including high-resolution imaging and mass spectrometry.