Keynote speaker Stephen Quake is confirmed

We are honored to have Stephen Quake presenting at ECCB 2026. As the Lee Otterson Professor of Bioengineering and Applied Physics at Stanford University, and co-President of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, Stephen Quake has pioneered numerous measurement tools for biology. His inventions include advanced DNA sequencing technologies and microfluidic automation, enabling rapid genome analysis and efficient cell isolation. Notably, he developed the first non-invasive prenatal test for Down syndrome, benefiting millions of women annually. Stephen Quake's innovations have accelerated biological research and improved medical safety by replacing invasive procedures with simple blood tests.