Partners

British Biophysical Society

The British Biophysical Society was founded in 1960: “For the application of physical and chemical concepts to biological systems”. Today, the BBS reaches around 500 members, organising and sponsoring specialist events, along with prizes and bursaries to promote biophysics in Britain.

Ethics & Innovation Forum

The Ethics and Innovation Forum is a joint initiative by the University of Glasgow and Radboud University that promotes ethical dialogue on science, technology, and innovation. Working across disciplines – philosophy, ethics, public engagement, and research – the Forum seeks to bridge the gap between academic thinking and public discourse. It fosters relationships and conversations that attempt to make complex ethical issues accessible, inclusive, and socially relevant. Through events, workshops, publications and outreach, the Forum connects researchers, citizens, and policymakers to explore how innovation can be guided by shared values, responsibility, and justice.

DGfB, German Biophysical Society

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Biophysik e.V. (DGfB, German Biophysical Society) pursues directly and exclusively the promotion and dissemination of science and research in the field of biophysics, uniting scientists and others involved in biophysical research. At present, the society is divided into three sections: 1. Molecular biophysics, 2. Membrane biophysics, and 3. Cellular biophysics. The joint meeting between the BBS and DGfB at this conference is organised by the Molecular Biophysics section of the DGfB.

Institute of Physics

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, with an active role in promoting co-operation in physics around the world. We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.

International Symposium for Mechanobiology

The International Symposium for Mechanobiology started in 2011 with the founding of the Society in Shanghai, China, and has later been organised in Okayama (2014), Singapore (2017), Sydney (2022) and Tainan (2024). This is the first time this conference is being held in Europe. The primary purpose of the International Society for Mechanobiology (ISocMB) is to support the international community of mechanobiology enthusiasts and to organise the ISMB across the world.

The Physiological Society

As the largest network of physiologists in Europe, with academic journals of global reach, The Physiological Society continues a 149-year tradition of being at the forefront of the life sciences. We support the advancement of physiology by promoting collaboration between physiologists around the world, organising world-class conferences and publishing the latest developments in our scientific journals. Research in physiology helps us to understand how the body works in health, what goes wrong in disease, and how the body responds to the challenges of everyday life.

University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the English-speaking world, renowned for its excellence in research, education, and innovation. As a world top-100 institution, it combines a rich academic heritage with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and societal impact. The university is the home of the Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment, organising the 6th International Symposium for Mechanobiology within Synergy for Science.