General Information
ABOUT CRYO2025
The Society for Cryobiology‘s annual CRYO meeting is the world’s premier meeting devoted to all aspects of low temperature biology and medicine, comprising both the fundamental science of ice formation as well as branching into niche sub-disciplines.
CRYO2025 marks the Society for Cryobiology’s first return to Germany since CRYO2006 held in Hamburg.
CRYO2025 heralds a number of exciting changes:
- a plenary focussed program of broad category themes eg Cooling/Warming Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Complex Organs and Organisms, and much more
- a return to a 4 day meeting, allowing additional time for social and networking activities
- an all inclusive registration fee which includes the conference banquet
- opportunity for pre-meeting local lab tours
ABOUT THE SOCIETY FOR CRYOBIOLOGY
The Society for Cryobiology was founded in 1964 to bring together those from the biological, medical and physical sciences who have a common interest in the effect of low temperatures on biological systems. The purpose of the Society is to promote scientific research in low temperature biology, to improve scientific understanding in this field, and to disseminate and apply this knowledge to the benefit of mankind. The Society for Cryobiology publishes its signature journal Cryobiology in conjunction with Elsevier.
The Society for Cryobiology welcomes membership applications from students and individuals involved in cryobiology research in industry, academia, government, and non-profit organizations. Membership benefits include access to Cryobiology online, reduced annual meeting registration, opportunities for involvement in committees, governance, and more.
To access member pricing as displayed on the registration dropdown join the Society for Cryobiology today.
Executive Co-Chairs
Harriette Oldenhof, PhD
University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany
Wim Wolkers, PhD
University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany
Program Committee
Jason Acker, PhD University of Alberta; Canadian Blood Services, Canada
Fernanda Fonseca, PhD Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, France
Matt Gibson, PhD University of Manchester, UK
Sylwia Judycka, PhD Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food
Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
Michael Menze, PhD University of Louisville, USA
Manuela Nagel, PhD Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, Germany
Estefania Paredes, PhD University of Vigo, Spain
Matt Powell-Palm, PhD Texas A&M University, USA
Zhiquan (Andy) Shu, PhD University of Washington, USA
Harald Sieme, PhD University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
Nucharin Songsasen, PhD Center for Species Survival Smithsonian Institution, USA
Bulat Sydkov, PhD Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany
Shangping Wang, PhD Clemson University, USA
Heiko Zimmerman, PhD Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Germany
Logistics
Nicole Evans Society for Cryobiology, USA
HANNOVER, GERMANY
Hannover is the vibrant capital city of Lower Saxony, Germany, and a major center of cryobiology research in Germany.
Hannover is convenient to reach with European flights direct to Hannover Airport; delegates from North America may wish to fly into Frankfurt then transfer to a short domestic flight or take advantage of Germany’s extensive rail network and take a 2-hour scenic trip north via train.
For post-conference stays Hannover offers plenty of attractions, including the beautiful Schloss Marienburg, Herrenhausen Gardens, the New Town Hall, the Erlebnis-Zoo, and the picturesque lake Maschsee.
For more information on Hannover’s attractions please see the visit Hannover website.
Schloss Marienburg, near Hannover.
Hannover’s historic city center.
The Hannover Neues Rathaus (New Townhall).
Herrenhäuser Gardens, one of Europe’s most well known examples of Barqoue Gardens.
Maschsee lake near the city center.
Abstract submission is currently OPEN.
Presentation Formats
In Person Delegate: Oral or Poster Presentation
Virtual Delegate: Poster Presentation only
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Closes: 10 February 2025
Review Period: 18 February – 11 March 2025
Author Notification: 1 April 2025
If you require a visa (excluding ETIAS) to enter the EU, please submit your abstract as soon as possible and complete the visa support letter request form immediately.
Register
IN PERSON REGISTRATION – Opening Soon
EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION
From Open – 30 April 2025
$675 – Members/Retired Members
$245 – Student Members
$895 – Non-Member/Public
STANDARD REGISTRATION
1 May – 14 July 2025
$775 – Members/Retired Members
$345 – Student Members
$895 – Non-Member/Public
LATE REGISTRATION
15 -25 July 2025
$875 – Members/Retired Members
$445 – Student Members
$995 – Non-Member/Public
ADDITIONS
$300 – ONE DAY PASS
Please contact us with your preferred date.
$375 – Accompanying Guest
Accompanying Guest passes include access catered and social events. Accompanying Guests do not have access to the scientific program.
VIRTUAL REGISTRATION – Opening Soon
$250 – Members/Retired Members
$150 – Student Members
$395 – Non-Member/Public
Low & Lower-Middle Income Countries
Are you a current resident of a country classified as low or lower-middle income as defined by the World Bank? You qualify for free virtual registration. Please note eligibility is based on residency, not citizenship. During registration you must upload a recent utility bill or similar (dated within the last 6 months) showing residence in a qualifying country. Ineligible registrations or registrations that do not provide appropriate proof of residency will be cancelled without notice.
Citizens of Ukraine displaced by war are exempt from the residency requirement and may upload proof of citizenship.
REGISTRATION NOTES
***IMPORTANT***
If your university or company requires separate invoices for the registration fee and social events (eg your affiliation will pay for the registration fee but you must pay for social events personally) please add only the registration to your form and CONTACT US to request to add in your chosen social events. We can easily generate an additional invoice, but we cannot edit an existing invoice. Thank you!
Member Pricing
To take advantage of member pricing delegates must be members in good standing of the Society for Cryobiology.
Cancellation Policy
- In Person registration cancellations before 22 June 2025 will receive a full refund, less a $50 administration fee.
- Alternatively, delegates may transfer to a virtual-only registration and receive the balance as a refund, less a $50 administration fee.
- In Person registration cancellations on or after 23 June 2025 will forfeit the registration fee in full. Delegates will retain virtual platform access.
- In Person registration cancelled due to denial of visa will receive a refund in full without incurring the $50 administration fee. Documentation of the visa denial is required. Delegate may opt into virtual participation if desired, with payment of the relevant virtual registration fee.
- In Person Social Events, Tours, and Student Events are non-refundable in all cases.
- Virtual registration cancellations before 16 July 2025 will receive a full refund, less a $50 administration fee.
- Virtual registration cancellations received on or after 17 July 2025 will forfeit the registration in full.
Presenting Authors
All presenting authors must pay the registration fee in full.
Dayong Gao Young Investigator Award
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL MARCH 15, 2025.
The Dayong Gao Young Investigator Award, sponsored by Goldsim, is an early career award for cryobiologists in the first 10 years of their post-PhD career. The award carries a cash prize of $5,000.
For more information on the Dayong Gao Young Investigator award and how to apply, please see the Society for Cryobiology website.
Student Awards & Travel Grants
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 12, 2025.
Each year the Society for Cryobiology presents a number of awards and travel grants to students from around the globe to recognize excellence in student research and to assist in funding student participation at the meeting.
Travel Grants – based on need. Typically from $300 – $1,000.
Critser Award – based on need. For the top ranked student abstract.
Crystal Award – $1,000. For the winner of the best student oral presentation.
Poster Award – $500. For the winner of the best student poster.
For more information on the student awards and travel grants available please see the Society for Cryobiology website.
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Submit your <300 word abstract for peer review and acceptance to CRYO2025 through the usual submission channel at https://openconf.org/cryo2025. See the submission guidelines under ‘Submit an Abstract’ above for details
2. Download the EXTENDED ABSTRACT FORM, complete it and save as a PDF
3. Complete the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
To complete the application you will need:
- Your completed extended abstract form saved as a PDF
- Proof of student enrolment or graduation date (see the list of acceptable proof on the form.
- Your Open Conf abstract ID number
- To be a current student member of the Society for Cryobiology or have submitted a pending application for membership. Student membership is free. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OR RENEW.
SYMPOSIUM PROPOSALS ARE OPEN.
Proposal Deadline: 12 February 2025
The Society for Cryobiology welcomes global symposia proposals on any area of cryobiology. All proposals will be assessed by the program committee.
Please note no funding is available for submitted symposium proposals.
Are you interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at CRYO2025? We will be happy to tailor a package to suit your requirements.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
