General Information
The LII Annual Meeting of the Argentinian Biophysical Society (SAB) will occur from November 27 to 29, 2024 in the City of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Every year SAB organizes a meeting where the Argentinian biophysics community discusses recent advances in all fields of Biophysics. Attendance at the conference is not restricted to Argentinian citizens. SAB meetings always receive international experts who are leaders in their respective fields and students and researchers from other Latin American Countries. At this meeting, through plenary conferences, symposiums, posters and oral communications, the following major thematic areas will be addressed:
-Proteins and nucleic acids: Structure, conformation and dynamics of proteins and nucleic acids. Condensed phases of biomolecules.
-Lipids and biomembranes: Self-organization of lipid systems in aqueous and cellular media. Model membranes (micelles, vesicles, nanofilms, etc.) and natural membranes. Theory and modeling. Physical bases of molecular, cellular and systemic processes.
-Transport, signaling and intracellular dynamics: Membrane transporters and exchangers. Ion channels. Transport ATPases. Membrane receptors and signal transduction. Regulation of cell volume. Cell mechanics and mobility.
-Water structure: Confined and overcrowded environments. Effects on protein activity and aggregation. Inclusion bodies. Hydration of interfaces.
-Methodological and biotechnological developments: New techniques or quantitative methods to studying biological systems. Biophysics of drug-carrying nanosystems.
Furthermore, on this occasion, a space (Round Table) is planned to discuss on Artificial Intelligence in Sciences. This symposium will be open to the academic community.
In parallel, and within the framework of the meeting, two postgraduate satellite courses will be held:
I) Emerging methodologies to investigate membrane systems taught by Dr. Iván López Montero (Complutense University of Madrid, Spain), 30 hours.
II) Computer-assisted drug design taught by Dr. Ernesto Caffarena (Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), 40 hours.
We are sure that the plenary conferences and symposiums will give rise to fruitful debates will be extensive to the poster sessions. These discussions will allow researchers of all ages to develop collaborations that will promote development and broaden the perspective of their research.
SAB encourages initiatives by students and young researchers and sponsors the Young Initiative in Biophysics (YIB), which is a group made up of students and young researchers founded in 2015 with the spirit of building a network of undergraduate students, doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers working in the diverse and rich fields of Biophysics to share new ideas, inspiration and practical advice. These activities seek to promote collaborations and networking between young researchers, as well as strengthen ties of camaraderie and friendship.
Programme
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
🇬🇧 Nathan Cowieson (United Kingdom) 🇪🇦 Iván López Montero (Spain) 🇪🇦 Matías Pichhio (Spain) 🇧🇷 Ernesto Caffarena (Brazil) 🇧🇷 Mateus Cardoso (Brazil) 🇧🇷 Herculano Martinho (Brazil) 🇨🇱 Julio Caballero (Chile) 🇨🇱 Juan Carlos Saenz (Chile) 🇨🇱 Jorge Fuentealba Arcos (Chile) 🇺🇾 Pablo Dans (Uruguay) 🇦🇷 Nicolás Garcia (Argentine) 🇦🇷 María de los Ángeles Frías (Argentine) | 🇦🇷 Verónica Milesi (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Karina Alleva (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Agustín Picco (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Estefanía González Solveyra (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Laura Fanani (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Pablo Aguilar (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Rosana Chehin (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Verónica Milesi (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Hernán Ritacco (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Vanesa Galassi (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Gustavo Appignanesi (Argentine) 🇦🇷 Antonia Marin Burgin (Argentine) |
The final schedule of the LII SAB Annual Meeting 2024 can be downloaded from the following link.
Registration
Registration for the Annual Meeting will be available starting 6/20 through the Society's website or by clicking here. No payments or registrations will be accepted after the closing date or during the event, without exception.
The Board of Directors and the Organizing Committee of SAB 2024 are working intensely to offer our members the possibility of participating in the Annual Meeting with reasonable costs within the current economic context.
It is recalled that payment of the 2024 fee/registration enables SAB members to participate directly or indirectly in activities organized by SAB, as well as to enjoy benefits provided by the Society. People who do not participate in the congress or do not wish to receive these benefits during the current year do not pay the registration fee.
The fee/registration fees for the year 2024 are as follows:
| Category | Early Registration 6/20-9/20 | Late Registration 9/21 | |
| Active/Honorary Member/ Corresponding SAB | $ 50000 | $ 60000 | |
| SAB Adherent Member Active Member (With postdoctoral fellowship) PhD or Postdoctoral fellows (SAB, AFA, AAIFQ, AACr or A2B2) Undergraduate student (SAB, AFA, AAIFQ, AACr or A2B2) | $ 25000 | $ 35000 | |
| Partner (researcher) AFA, AAIFQ, AACr o A2B2 | $ 50000 | $ 60000 | |
| Non-partner | $ 80000 | $ 90000 |
IMPORTANT: For registration of undergraduate students, adherent members and scholarship holders at differential prices, the responsible SAB/AFA/AAIFQ/AACr/A2B2 director must pay the corresponding fee.
Adhering members who have obtained a doctorate must request promotion to the category of active or corresponding member, as appropriate, if they wish to continue participating in the Society and thus receive corporate benefits. Otherwise, they must request their withdrawal as an adherent member. Requests should be addressed to secretariat.sab@gmail.com.
Those researchers who are not members of SAB/AFA/AAIFQ/AACr/A2B2 may request their affiliation before registration, by entering our portal.
Account details to make the transfer:
Destination Account Holder: SOCIEDAD ARGENTINA DE BIOFISICA
CBU: 0170332820000030068782
CUIT: 30653187021
Entity: BBVA FRANCES
Account Characteristic: Current Account
Account Description: SAB
Bank Current Account No.20-332-300687/8
Branch: 0332
Abstracts and posters
Presentations will be in poster format. Abstracts will be submitted through the electronic platform available in the partners section of the SAB website (see tutorial) and will be enabled from 30/9/2024 to 28/10/2024. Abstracts will be in English and the subject area must be indicated at the time of submission. Posters must be in vertical format, 90 cm wide and 120 cm long.
The abstract book is available at the following link. For poster presentations, those with odd numbers will be exhibited on Wednesday 27th and those with even numbers on Thursday 28th November.
YIB meeting
On November 26-27, the VIII Meeting of Young Biophysicists will be held, organized by the Young Initiative on Biophysics (YIB). The day is aimed at undergraduate students, associate members and postdoctoral students, and its fundamental objective is to promote collaboration and strengthen the professional relationships of our young biophysicists, in addition to strengthening ties of camaraderie and friendship. It will consist of oral presentations selected from summaries, short communications, debate tables and tutorials. YIB also organizes the Young Biophysicists Symposium within the SAB 2024 scientific program.
During the meeting, the sixth edition of “Your project in 2 minutes” will be held, there will be oral communications and workshops. You can visit our social networks or the website where updates about the meeting schedule will be shared.
Registration click here
Inquiries should be directed to: secretaria.yib@gmail.com
Venue
The LII Annual Meeting, as well as the activities corresponding to the YIB, will be held at the Rondeau Historical Cultural Center, located at 29 Rondaeau street, in the center of the city of Bahía Blanca, which was the headquarters of the Instituto Tecnológico del Sur (origin of the UNS).
Bahía Blanca, located in the south of the province of Buenos Aires, is a city that will soon celebrate its 200th anniversary and has established itself as one of the most important in the country for its commercial, cultural and sports activities and its educational centres is known as “Gate and Port of the Argentine South”.
The city is part of a tourist region with diverse attractions: sea, mountains, plains, rivers, hot springs, lagoons, nature reserves, ranches, gastronomy, festivals and traditions, combined with services that guarantee a unique and unforgettable experience. Within a radius of only 100 km you can enjoy the extensive beaches of Monte Hermoso where the sun rises and sets in the sea, and the tranquility of the Sierras de la Ventana with its wonderful landscapes.
TRAVELING TO BAHÍA BLANCA
How to get?
Plane: The Comandante Espora airport is located northeast of the city, on the old National Route Nº3, Km. 675. From there you can travel to the city centre by taxi, remis, urban buses or car rental.
Bus: The Bahía Blanca bus terminal is located near the city centre, at Luis María Drago Nº1906. Groups from national and international destinations arrive there. You can also access taxis, remises or urban transport buses.
Train: comfortable train services depart and arrive at the city's Estación Sud.
Private vehicle: The city of Bahía Blanca can be reached through 6 important routes. From the south side, National Route No. 3 and National Route 22 are the main entrances. From the north side, however, National Route N°3, N°33 and N°35 and Provincial Route N°51 are the alternatives.
How to move through the city?
The Congress headquarters is located in the centre of the city, on Avenida Colón and a few meters from the central square or Plaza Rivadavia. Given that urban transport lines converge in the latter, it is possible to reach said headquarters by taking most of them. You can also choose to use remises or radio taxis. If you travel by private vehicle, consider that parking in the surrounding areas is metered and paid, and there is no designated space for it in the facilities.
All urban transport lines accept the SUBE card as the only means of payment, which can be loaded at various points in the city, mainly kiosks. To consult places where you can purchase and/or charge it, enter SUBE. To consult stops, routes and schedules of the lines you must enter the SAPEM website.
In the macro-centre area of the city, there is a metered and paid parking system. To access it, you must install the ParkingBahía application.
Bus from the Airport to the City:
Bus 520: Bahía Blanca Center - Comandante Espora Airport and Viceversa
From Monday to Saturday:
Departure (Lamadrid 200): 5.30; 6.50; 10; 13; 16 and 21:45
Return: 6.20; 7.20; 11.20; 2:30 p.m. 17:20 and 22:45
Sundays:
Departure (Lamadrid 200): 5.30; 6.50; 10; 12.30; 19.45; and 9:45 p.m.
Return: 6.20; 7.20; 11.20; 2:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.
OTHER TRANSPORTATION MEANS IN THE CITY:
-AM COMBIS Service from Airport to Bahia Blanca centre - Phone +54 0291 488-2180 / IG: @amviajesbb
-University taxi - Phone +54 0291 459-5959 / webpage https://remisuniversitario.com.ar/
-"Su Taxi" Bahía Blanca - Phone +54 0291 450 0000
-Taxi Centro - Phone: +54 0291 455-9696
-"Tele Taxi" Bahía Blanca - Phone +54 0291 455-0003
-"Taxi Ya" Bahía Blanca: Phone +54 0291 4561881 / WhatsApp: +54 291-5711102
-"Taxi Rap" Bahía Blanca - Phone +54 0291 455-3333
-"Taxi Alem" Bahía Blanca - Phone +54 0291 453-0300
Fellowships
SAB members who are PhD or post-doctoral students and who present papers at the Congress may apply for financial aid. The number and amount of the scholarships will be defined in due time by the Board. Additional participation in the satellite session of the VIII Meeting of Young Biophysicists will be positively valued. The financial aid will be made effective by reimbursement by bank transfer "after" the Meeting.
SAB FELLOWSHIP for doctoral and postdoctoral fellows
Registration is open to apply for the SAB scholarship to attend the LII SAB Annual Meeting 2024 that will take place in Bahía Blanca. The deadline to register is November 11, 2024 (there will be NO extension or exceptions after that date).
The conditions for applying for scholarships are:
1) Be an adhering member or active member (only for postdoctoral fellows)
2) Present as first author a paper at the LII Annual Meeting of the Argentine Society of Biophysics. In addition, its directors must be active/honorary SAB members with current membership dues, including the 2024 membership fee/registration.
3) Not reside in the city of Bahía Blanca or its surroundings.
4) Present at the meeting the reliable proof of travel expenses (tickets or fuel tickets).
To complete the registration, they must complete the following form
FELLOWSHIP for undergraduate students and researchers
Requirements:
1) Be undergraduate students, present a poster as the first author, whose director is a SAB member with a current 2024 registration fee or be an Active SAB Member who is in the category of Assistant Researcher (or equivalent) and is the author of a work presented at the annual meeting.
In addition, applicants must:
-Not reside in the city of Bahía Blanca or its surroundings.
-Present at the meeting the reliable proof of travel expenses (tickets or fuel tickets).
The amount of the grant will be decided by the Board of Directors based on the number of presentations and the available funds. Payment will be made after the meeting, by bank transfer.
To apply for this grant, they must complete the following form, without exception, until November 11, 2024
Organizers
SAB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Dr María Soledad Celej
Vice president: Dr Dario A. Estrin
Outgoing president: Dr José María Delfino
Secretary: Dr Axel Hollmann
Treasurer: Dra Irene Mangialavori
Committee members: Dr Natalia Wilke, Dr Diego S. Vazquez, Dr María G. Rivas y Dr Macarena Siri
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE - BAHÍA BLANCA
- Dr Marcelo Costabel
- Dr Silvia Antollini
- Dr Cecilia Bouzat
- Dr Fernando Zamarreño
- Dr Alejandro Peñalva
- Dr María Julia Amundarain
- Dr Diego Obiol
Sponsors
Contact
For information on the 2024 SAB Anual Meeting: secretariat.sab@gmail.com
For information on the VIII YIB Meeting: secretaria.yib@gmail.com
For information on fees and billing, Dr Irene Mangialavori: tesoreria.sab@gmail.com