Visualising & Modelling
Advanced microscopy, image analysis and biophysical modelling for nematode biology.
MicroscopyImage analysisBiophysical modelling
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COST Action CA25155 · Foundation Releas
Connecting Europe’s nematode research community
Accelerating collaboration, technology transfer and innovation across biological sciences.
Imaging & modelling
Soil & agroecosystems
Cross-field collaboration
European network
Why build a network?
NEXUS is designed around connections: people, technologies and shared challenges.
Communities
C. elegans, plant, human, veterinary, insect-associated and free-living nematode researchers.
Technologies
Imaging, genome engineering, multi-omics, microfluidics, chemical biology, AI and modelling.
Impact
Health, sustainable agriculture, environmental monitoring, biodiversity and training across Europe.
Our Working Groups
The Action is organised around five groups that make collaboration operational.
Biochemical Control
Chemical biology, optogenetics, biosensors, proteomics and targeted perturbations.
OptogeneticsBiosensorsProteomics
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Genome & Omics
CRISPR, genomics, metagenomics, omics integration and population bioinformatics.
CRISPRMulti-omicsBioinformatics
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Screening & Microfluidics
Screening, microfluidics and automation for discovery in diverse nematode systems.
MicrofluidicsScreeningAutomation
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Collaboration & Outreach
The transversal group connecting people, activities, outreach and shared resources.
TrainingOutreachCommunity
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Research Communities
Biological questions guide the way technologies are shared and developed.
Cell & Tissue Biology
Cell division, migration, differentiation, polarity, tissue homeostasis and development.
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Neurobiology
Neural circuits, behaviour, host seeking, plasticity and quantitative behavioural analysis.
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Ageing & Disease
Ageing, neurodegeneration, parasitic disease models, drug discovery and translational biology.
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Biodiversity & Agroecosystems
Soil health, nematode biodiversity, sustainable agriculture and environmental monitoring.
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What is happening now?
News and upcoming activities will keep the community active.
Latest news
NEXUS Foundation Release begins
Platform · 2026
Working Group content model prepared for coordinators
Community · 2026
Expertise directory planned for the next platform release
Roadmap · 2026
Upcoming activities
Management Committee launch meeting
Governance · TBC
NEXUS Worm Club
Online seminar · Quarterly
WG workshops and training schools
Training · Years 1–4
Short-Term Scientific Missions
Mobility · Throughout the Action
Join the network
Help build the European entry point into nematode research.
The platform will grow with contributions from Working Groups, Research Communities, technology experts, industry partners and young researchers.
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