Summer School: "BioBrillouin for MechanoBiology: Materials, Methods and Perspectives"

When? July 6 to 9, 2025

Where? University of Perugia, Italy

Organized as a satellite meeting of the EBSA Congress ( https://www.ebsa2025.eu/ ), the school will provide a comprehensive, immersive, and interactive introduction to advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques, with a special focus on Brillouin Spectroscopy and its role in studying the mechanical properties of cells and tissues. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, explore state-of-the-art methodologies, and discuss recent advancements in mechanobiology and optical spectroscopy.

Key Topics

• Fundamentals and recent developments in Brillouin Spectroscopy

• Comparative methods for the mechanical characterization of biological samples

• Applications in mechanobiology and biomedical research

• Hands-on training sessions and data analysis

Confirmed Speakers

• Dr. Kareem Elsayad (Medical University of Vienna, AT)

• Prof. Daniele Fioretto (University of Perugia, IT)

• Prof. Maurizio Mattarelli (University of Perugia, IT)

• Prof. Francesca Palombo (University of Exeter, UK)

• Prof. Giuliano Scarcelli (University of Maryland, USA)

• Prof. Giorgio Scita (University of Milan & IFOM, IT)

• Moreover, leading companies in the field (JRS-Optical Instruments, CellSense, Specto photonics) will showcase their latest instruments, offering on-site demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies.

Important Dates

• School Grant Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

• Early Bird Registration: April 30, 2025

• Regular Registration Deadline: June 15, 2025

Further details can be found at https://www.lab-ics.com/school.

For inquiries, please contact us at biobrillouin_school@lab-ics.com.

We kindly ask you to share this invitation with your research group and colleagues who may be interested.

We look forward to welcoming you to Perugia!