DDLS Evolution & Biodiversity – Planetary Biology meeting
February 18, 2026 @ 13:00 – 17:30 CET
Welcome to this joint meeting between DDLS Evolution & Biodiversity and SciLifeLab Planetary Biology to discuss shared visions and goals, and potential initiatives in collaboration.
Proposed discussion items
- Shared vision and goals
- Presentation round (name, affiliation, 1-2 sentences describing research focus, role in DDLS/PB. Max 2 min)
- Presentation of DDLS / DDLS EB (Sara Hallin) and PB (Olga Vinnere Pettersson)
- Clarify common objectives between DDLS EB and Planetary Biology
- Current landscape
- Overview of ongoing activities and initiatives in both areas
- Looking ahead: 2026 planning
- Operational plans for DDLS EB and Planetary Biology
- Alignment of priorities for the coming year
- Strengthening collaboration
- How DDLS EB and Planetary Biology can reinforce each other scientifically and strategically
- Fostering interaction across DDLS Fellows, SciLifeLab Fellows, DDLS and PB
- Joint initiatives
- Ideas for co-organised events, workshops and calls
- Activities that can be supported within current DDLS and PB budgets
- Next steps
- Follow-up actions and responsibilities