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<p>We are delighted to welcome you to <strong>Biology25, the largest conference of organismal biology in Switzerland</strong>, and the yearly joint meeting of the <a href="https://member.scnat.ch/swiss_zoological_society">Swiss Zoological Society</a>, the <a href="https://botanica-helvetica.ch/en">Swiss Botanical Society</a>, and the <a href="https://swiss-systematics.ch">Swiss Systematics Society</a>. The conference will be held on <strong>February 13-14, 2025 at the University of Lausanne</strong>, with special <strong>Satellite Events on February 12</strong>.</p>
<p>We are excited to bring together students and researchers from Switzerland and beyond to share their latest discoveries, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations across diverse research topics.</p>
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