General Information

The LIII Annual Meeting of the Argentinian Biophysical Society (SAB) will occur from November 26 to 28, 2025 in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentine.

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.

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

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 2025 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 2025 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.

Account details for payment:

Destination Account Holder: SOCIEDAD ARGENTINA DE BIOFISICA
CBU: 0170332820000030068782
CUIT: 30653187021
Entity: BBVA FRANCES
Account characteristic: Current account
Account description: SAB
Bank current account: 20-332-300687/8
Branch: 0332

The fee/registration fees for the year 2024 are as follows:

IMPORTANT: For registration of undergraduate students, adherent members and scholarship holders at differential prices, the responsible SAB/AFA/AAIFQ/AACr/A2B2/SUB/SBBq 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/SUB/SBBq may request their affiliation before registration, by entering our portal.

Abstracts and posters

Coming soon

YIB meeting

On November 25, the IX 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 2025 scientific program.

Inquiries should be directed to: secretaria.yib@gmail.com

Venue

The LIII Annual Meeting of the Argentinean Biophysical Society will take place in the auditorium of the Institute of Physiology, Molecular Biology and Neurosciences (IFIBYNE) located in Ciudad Universitaria, the urban campus of the University of Buenos Aires. The IX Meeting of Young Biophysicists (YIB) will take place in the conference room of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry (FFyB, Junín 956, Balvanera, CABA).

The city of Buenos Aires has a rich cultural heritage such as the tango rioplatense, declared cultural heritage of the city in 2009 by UNESCO; and architectural heritage such as the Obelisco located between the famous Corrientes and 9 de Julio avenues, the monument to the Spanish in Plaza de Mayo, the Recoleta cemetery and the Colón theater, considered one of the best theaters in the world.

How to get there?

TRANSPORTATION IN THE CITY OF BUENOS AIRES

Air transportation: Jorge Newbery International Airport is located less than 4 km from IFIBYNE on Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado next to the Río de la Plata river. It operates domestic and international flights. From there, you can travel to Ciudad Universitaria by taxi or private vehicle.

Bus: The Retiro bus terminal is the main terminal in the city of Buenos Aires, located on Av. Antártida Argentina 1202-1300, next to the port area. Many national and international buses arrive there. You can access the Ciudad Universitaria by taxi, city transport buses or private vehicles.

Train: Trains arrive in the City of Buenos Aires from different parts of the country, such as Córdoba, Rosario, Tucumán and the Atlantic Coast, which converge at the stations of Constitución or Retiro. You can access the Ciudad Universitaria by taxi, city transport buses or private vehicles.

Private vehicle: You can reach the City of Buenos Aires through different national routes. From the south, National Route N°3 connects the City of Buenos Aires with different provinces such as Buenos Aires, Río Negro, Chubut, Santa Cruz and Tierra del Fuego. From the west, National Route N°7 connects with the provinces of Buenos Aires, Córdoba, San Luis and Mendoza, also reaching Santiago de Chile. From the north-west, National Route N°9 connects with Córdoba, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán, Salta and Jujuy. In addition, in the province of Buenos Aires, National Route N°1 or Dr. Ricardo Balbin highway connects the city of La Plata, capital of the Province, with the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.

For more information visit the web page of the City of Buenos Aires.

How to travel around the city?

The city of Buenos Aires has numerous intercity bus lines, subways and the premetro.

All transport lines accept the SUBE card as a means of payment and in some cases debit or credit cards can be used. To find out where to buy and/or recharge it, visit the SUBE website. It can also be recharged through homebanking platforms and virtual wallets.

Fellowships

SAB members who are PhD or post-doctoral students and who present papers at the Congress may apply for financial aids. The number and amount of the scholarships will be defined in due time by the Board. Additional participation in the satellite session of the IX 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 fellowships to attend the LIII SAB Annual Meeting 2024 that will take place in Buenos Aires. 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 LIII Annual Meeting of the Argentine Society of Biophysics. In addition, its directors must be active/honorary SAB members with current membership dues, including the 2025 membership fee/registration.
3) Not reside in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires or up to 75 miles away from it.
4) Present at the meeting the reliable proof of travel expenses (tickets or fuel tickets).

IUPAB SCHOLARSHIPS - IX MEETING OF YOUNG BIOPHYSICISTS

IUPAB scholarships will be awarded to selected doctoral or postdoctoral students to partially cover expenses to attend the IX Meeting of Young Biophysicists. All interested parties are invited to submit applications. The number and amount of the scholarships will be announced in due course. Although it is not an absolute requirement, applications from students who have applied for "oral presentations at the conference" or "your project in two minutes" and who also participate in SAB 2025 will be positively considered.

Organizers

SAB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Dr Dario A. Estrin

Vice president: Dr. Ernesto E. Ambroggio

Outgoing president: Dr María Soledad Celej

Secretary: Dr Santiago Di Lella

Pro-secretary: Dr Cesar Avila

Treasurer: Dr Irene Mangialavori

Pro-treasurer: Dr Gabriela Gomez

Committee members: Dr Mario del Popolo, Dr Gisela Franchini, Dr Mariela Ferreira Gomez, and Dr Benjamín Caruso

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE - BUENOS AIRES

• Dr Dario A. Estrin
• Dr Santiago Di Lella
• Dr Irene Mangialavori
• Dr Diego S. Vazquez
• Dr Karina Alleva
• Dr Eliana Asciutto
• Dr Florencia Martini
• Dr Diana Wetzler
• Dr Mariano Dellarole
• Dr Mónica Pickholz
• Dr Marcelo Ozu
• Dr Luciana Capece
• Dr Lorena Sigaut

Sponsors

Contact

For information on the LIII Annual Meeting of the Argentinian Biophysical Society: secretariat.sab@gmail.com

For information on the IX YIB Meeting: secretaria.yib@gmail.com

For information on fees and billing, Dr Irene Mangialavori: tesoreria.sab@gmail.com