Dear fellow researchers,
Welcome back! Whether you’ve just returned from holidays or are getting into those back-to-school vibes, we’re here to ease you into the new season with plenty of exciting updates.
In this issue, we’re thrilled to introduce the brand-new season of the SFRR-E ECR webinar series “Emerging Leaders in Redox Biology”, kicking off in September! We are also introducing a brand-new skills & tools webinar series designed especially for ECRs. And that’s not all - we’re opening the call for the 3rd PhD Symposium! This is your chance to showcase your research to the redox community in our popular flashtalk format.
Along with that, you’ll also find upcoming deadlines, interesting events, paper calls, fresh redox reads, and job opportunities you won’t want to miss.
New Season of the ECR Webinar Series: Emerging Leaders in Redox Biology
We’re delighted to launch a brand-new season of the ECR webinar series “Emerging Leaders in Redox Biology”!
This year’s program brings together an inspiring line-up of speakers from across the globe -including Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, the UK, Greece, USA, Brazil, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Australia.
Each month we’ll dive into a wide range of topics, from redox regulation in cellular aggregates and plant biology, to mitochondrial dysfunction, ageing, computational redox biology, cardiovascular diseases, nuclear signaling, and beyond.
To make things even more exciting, we’re also introducing a brand-new collaboration with our colleagues from the SFRR Australasia, culminating in a special joint “Redox Jamboree” in May 2026.
Get ready for a season full of fresh perspectives, cross-continental discussions, and the chance to connect with emerging redox leaders worldwide.
As usual, all webinars will take place online at 15:00 CET, except for the joint Europe-Australasia “Redox Jamboree” on 5 May 2026, which will start at 09:00 CET.
Scientific Webinars
- 2 September 2025 - Redox regulation in cellular aggregates
- 7 October 2025 - Redox in plants
- 4 November 2025 - Mitochondrial dysfunction and redox homeostasis
- 2 December 2025 - Redox mechanisms in ageing
- 13 January 2026 - Computational redox biology
- 3 February 2026 - Redox regulation in cardiovascular diseases
- 3 March 2026 - TRX to the core
- 7 April 2026 – Nuclear redox signaling
- 5 May 2026 – 9:00 AM CET Redox Jamboree (Europe–Australasia)
Skill Up! New SFRR-E ECR Webinars to Boost Your Career
Exciting news for SFRR-E ECRs! We’re launching a brand-new skills-focused webinar series (2025–2026). Alongside our usual science talks, these sessions will help you grow your career, improve your grant writing, boost outreach skills, and take care of your mental health.
New ECR Skills Webinar Series
- 21 October 2025 - Career Transitions
- 20 January 2026 - Science Outreach
- 17 March 2026 - Grant Writing
- 19 May 2026 - Mental Health Month
Don’t miss out - these webinars are a perfect chance to learn new skills, get inspired, and connect with fellow ECRs!
Kicking off the SFRR-E ECR Webinar Series – September 2nd!
We’re thrilled to welcome you back after the summer break, and we can’t wait to learn, connect, and spark new discussions together. The first webinar of the series will take place on September 2nd, 2025, at 15:00 CET, diving into the fascinating topic of “Redox regulation in cellular aggregates” with two outstanding speakers, Avilien Dard and Thibaut Vignane.
Unveiling redox-regulation of protein phase separation during heat stress
Avilien Dard, PhD
Center for Plant Systems Biology, Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie, Ghent University, Belgium
My journey in plant sciences integrates plant adaptation to environmental stress, redox mechanisms, and epigenetics. Trained at the University of Perpignan Via Domitia and the University of Toulouse Paul Sabatier in France, I developed expertise in molecular biology and genetics, laying the foundation for my research career. In October 2019, I commenced my PhD under Dr. Jean-Philippe Reichheld's supervision at the Laboratory of Plant's Genome and Development in Perpignan, France. Our research revealed redox mechanisms' significance in plant adaptation to heat waves and their impact on chromatin regulators, including histone deacetylases HDA6 and HDA19. After defending my thesis successfully in May 2023, I began my first postdoc in Prof. Dr. Frank Van Breusegem's lab at VIB-Ugent Center for Plant System Biology in Ghent, Belgium. My initial project focused on uncovering redox-sensitive proteins in the nucleus using redox proteomics. In April 2024, I secured the prestigious MSCA postdoc fellowship to initiate my independent research within the same team. This project involves developing new tools like genetically encoded redox proteomics probes and biosensors to investigate the role of redox regulation in stress granule formation during heat stress.
Protein thiol alterations drive pathologic liquid-liquid phase separation in the aging brain
Thibaut Vignane, PhD
Institute of Molecular Systems Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany
My scientific focus lies at the intersection of redox regulation, cellular stress, and aging, with a particular interest in how redox control shapes protein condensates. After completing my Master’s degree in Molecular Genetics at the University of Bordeaux, I moved to Germany in 2020 to pursue a PhD in Prof. Milos Filipović’s group (ERC – Sulfaging) at the University of Cologne and ISAS Dortmund. My doctoral research revealed how age-induced imbalances in cysteine-based post-translational modifications, especially sulfenylation and persulfidation, disrupt protein phase separation and can promote pathological aggregation. Following the defense of my thesis in December 2024, I joined Prof. Christina Münch’s lab at the Institute of Molecular Systems Medicine in Frankfurt am Main for my first postdoctoral position, where I continue to study redox signalling in the context of mitochondrial stress.
Don’t miss this great start to the series! Mark your calendars
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Call for Abstracts – 3rd PhD Symposium “Redox Relay Race: PhD Students on the Move”
PhD students of the redox world – this one’s for you!
We’re thrilled to announce the third edition of the PhD Symposium, a space where early-career researchers get to share their work with the wider redox community. This is your chance to show off your research, spark conversations, and connect with peers in an engaging and supportive setting.
What’s the deal?
You’ll give a flashtalk: 5 minutes to present your research, followed by 2 minutes of Q&A. Short, sharp, and straight to the point - perfect for getting your message across!
Who can apply?
If you’re a PhD student working in redox biology, this is your stage.
How to apply?
- Send us a max. 300-word abstract to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Deadline: 24th October 2025
- Results will be announced the following week
- Symposium date: 18th November 2025 (online)
What should the abstract include?
- Your research topic & why it matters
- The big question you’re tackling
- The methods you’re using
- The outcomes so far
Why should you join?
Because this is more than just another online talk – it’s a chance to get your work out there, connect with the community, and sharpen your science communication skills in a fun and friendly setting.
Got questions? Reach out anytime:
We can’t wait to hear about your work – see you at the symposium!
Upcoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss:
9th International Workshop on Nitric Oxide and Cancer
- Special focus on Inflammation and Therapeutics
- Dijon, France | 8–10 September 2025
- More info 9ème No Cancer Dijon 2025
EMBO Workshop: Thiol-Based Redox Switches
- From chemistry to physiology and pathology
- Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Spain | 13–18 September 2025
- More info Thiol-based redox switches: From chemistry to physiology and pathology
FEBS 2nd Redox Medicine Workshop
- Connecting the Exposome with Redox Regulation in Health and Disease
- Luso, Portugal | 6–9 October 2025
- More info FEBS Workshop 2025 - Connecting the exposome with redox regulation in health and disease
SfRBM 2025 - 32nd Annual Conference
- Society for Redox Biology & Medicine
- Washington DC | 19–22 November 2025
- Abstract deadline: 6 September | Early registration deadline: 15 October
- More info SfRBM: SfRBM 2025 Conference
SFRR-E Annual Meeting
- Redox Biology, environmental exposures and lifestyle
- Mainz, Germany | 3–5 June 2026
- Abstract submission and registration will open 1 November
- Call for Symposia and Honorary Lectures deadline: 20 September
- More info Start | Sfrr E Mainz 2026
Redox Reads Worth Your Time:
Research Articles
Digiovanni, L.F., Khroud, P.K., Carmichael, R.E., et al. ROS transfer at peroxisome-mitochondria contact regulates mitochondrial redox. Science (2025). https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adn2804
Yeh, H-w., DelGaudio, N.L., Uygur, B., et al. Mitochondrial glutathione import enables breast cancer metastasis via integrated stress response signaling. Cancer Disc (2025). https://doi.org/10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-1556
Novosolova, N., Braidotti, N., Patinen, T., et al. Oxidative modulation of Piezo1 channels. Redox Biol (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2025.103797
Nakayama, Y., Taguchi, K., Wakamori, S., et al.Cisplatin-induced genetic alterations in KEAP1 promote therapeutic resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Redox Biol (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2025.103819
Maimaiti, S., Dagnell, M., Lucia Coppo, L., et al. Patient-derived TXNIP-deficient primary cells exhibit NRF2 activation linked to upregulation of glyoxalase 1 (GLO1). Free Radic Biol Med (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2025.07.035
Reviews to Think About
Ubellacker, J.M., Dixon, S.J. Prospects for ferroptosis therapies in cancer. Nat Cancer (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43018-025-01037-7
Lindermayr, C. & Yildirim, A.Ö. Redox-signaling in innate immune memory: Similar mechanisms in animals/humans and plants. Redox Biol (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2025.103702
Hu, C., Gao, S., Li, X., et al. Crosstalk of autophagy and ferroptosis in cardiovascular diseases: from pathophysiology to novel therapy. Redox Biol (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2025.103705
Chen, D., Guo, Z., Yao, L., et al. Targeting oxidative stress-mediated regulated cell death as a vulnerability in cancer. Redox Biol (2025). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2025.103686
New Protocols
Vorland, C.J., Golzarri-Arroyo, L. & Allison, D.B. A brief guide to statistical analysis of grouped data in preclinical research. Nat Metab (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-025-01323-9
Preprints We’re Watching
Cobley, J.N. Information, Geometry, and Chaos: Revealing Latent Cysteine Butterflies on Fractal Redox Shapes in the Proteomic Spectra. Preprints.org (2025) https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202507.2120.v2
Skafar, V., de Souza, I., Ferreira dos Santos, A., et al. Riboflavin metabolism shapes FSP1-driven ferroptosis resistance. BioRxiv (2025). https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.05.668651
Call for Papers:
Journal: Redox Biochemistry and Chemistry
- Special Issue: Spatial analysis and new methods of identifying and quantifying intracellular oxidants
- Submission Deadline: 31 August 2025
- More info
Journal: Redox Biochemistry and Chemistry
- Special Issue: Photochemical and oxidant-induced modifications of proteins and related biomolecules: mechanisms, biological consequences, and applications
- Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025
- More info
Journal: Redox Biochemistry and Chemistry
- Special Issue: Redox Metals in Health and Disease
- Submission Deadline: 31 December 2025
- More info
Journal: Redox Biology
- Special Issue: The role of nitric oxide in redox signaling and disease: shaping the future with emerging leaders
- Submission Deadline: 31 December 2025
- More info
Redox Jobs Board:
- Type of position: Postdoctoral Position and PhD Position
- Research topic: CRISPR-based functional genomics, synthetic lethal interactions, and chemical biology
- Institute or university: Group of Prof. José Pedro Friedmann Angeli at the Rudolf Virchow Center, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Germany
- Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled
- Contact info: Applications should be submitted to
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