MI-DNA DISC presented eight research posters at SCDNA26
01 June 2026
The MI-DNA DISC consortium participated in the 2026 edition of the Storage and Computing with DNA conference, which took place in Rome, Italy, from 27 to 29 May 2026.
The conference brought together researchers, technology developers and organizations working on DNA-based data storage and computing. It provided an important opportunity to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging approaches and present the latest scientific developments in the field.
During the event, MI-DNA DISC partners presented eight posters showcasing technologies, tools and scientific results developed within the project:
- LAMP-DNA: a light-controlled, contact-free DNA synthesis technology using plasmonic heating and LED panels to enable massive parallel oligonucleotide control for DNA data storage and computing, presented by Davor Mašić (AIT);
- DNAbyte: A modular framework for the simulation and analysis of DNA-based data storage, presented by Fabian Schroeder (EkoRefugium);
- ConDOR – Controlled DNA Opto-Release via photoactive inducers, presented by Verena Dobretzberger (AIT);
- AMP-Nanostructure tags as a filing system for cell-based DNA storage, presented by Verena Dobretzberger (AIT);
- Bacterial expression of gene-encoding DNA origami structures, presented by Alexander Hebel (TUM);
- M13-based in vivo factory for oligonucleotide mass production in DNA data storage, presented by Mathias Orlando (AIT);
- DNA staples: an oligonucleotide library for data storage and computing, presented by Kaya Wernhart (AIT);
- Staple codes: Bound and Construction, presented by Kaya Wernhart (AIT) in partnership with DiDAX.
Together, the posters reflected the multidisciplinary nature of MI-DNA DISC and highlighted the project’s work on innovative in vivo approaches, light-controlled DNA technologies, DNA nanostructures, oligonucleotide production, coding systems, and simulation and analysis tools.
The annual DigNA Portfolio meeting
The conference was preceded by the annual in-person meeting of the DigNA Portfolio, which brought together representatives of the nine projects composing the portfolio.
The meeting provided an opportunity to share progress across the four DigNA working groups, discuss common scientific and communication priorities, and coordinate activities for the following year. It also strengthened collaboration among projects working towards the development of innovative DNA-based data storage and computing technologies.
Participation in SCDNA26 represented an important opportunity for MI-DNA DISC to present its latest results to the international scientific community, gather feedback from experts in the field and contribute to the wider development of DNA data storage technologies.