The Shining Through Contest just got an extension to submit your applications! Submit your applications until July 16th! Rules are still the same! paneucopt.eu/news/shining... #ShiningThrough #PanEuCOPT #COSTActions #ScienceWithoutBorders #NetorkingWorks #HorizonEU #lightday2026

✨ Shine your research ✨ PanEuCOPT’s Shining Through! The contest is open for researchers, students & innovators working with light-based science. 📅 Deadline: 16 June 2026 paneucopt.eu/news/shining... #Biophotonics #ResearchImpact #Innovation #Photomedicine #PanEuCOPT

We invite you to submit your application for a Dissemination Conference Grant. This call covers conferences taking place between May 15th and September 30th and remains open throughout this period. Please remember that applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the conference.

It has started!!! 🤩😍

Are you ready for tomorrow's event? Nothing like last minute modifications... next to the beach! ⛱️ #aveiro #portugal #paneucopt #COSTAction #scicomm

Ready to discover the latest European advancements in PDI and photoantimicrobial technologies?

#tbt @paneucopt.bsky.social has been quite, but we have been busy working behind the scene! 💪 Let's see what we have been up to!

🎉 Today is the day! The 2nd ESP Junior Meeting is starting today! We are excited to welcome all participants for two days of inspiring science, engaging discussions, and great networking opportunities. Let’s kick off an amazing meeting together! 🚀

Chairs and society chair and great advice @pkselbo.bsky.social

Ready to discover the latest European advancements in PDI and photoantimicrobial technologies? The @paneucopt.bsky.social network is heading to Aveiro, and we are opening the doors of our main conference to the global scientific community!

New logo! New banner! New colours!

Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem, and we address it with light! 💡 Within the PanEuCOPT COST Action, the contribution of all the Women members is celebrated today at the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

🎉 Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce our first keynote speaker for the ESP Junior Meeting 2026: Dr. Nicoletta Ligouri, ESP Young Investigator awardee 2025! 🏆 📅 March 26–27, 2026 - online 🔗 Don’t miss out – secure your spot now: forms.gle/sd1WXsBRGNBw... @nikinikki87.bsky.social

🎤 Workshop Announcement We are excited to welcome Fernando Gomollón-Bel, Co-founder of Agata Communications, who will lead our 2nd workshop during the meeting. 🌐 More information: www.photobiology.eu (Upcoming and Recent Events) 📩 Contact: [email protected]

🌞 The ESP Photobiology School returns June 15–20, 2026 in Brixen–Bressanone! Dive into the science of light with top experts + a vibrant student community. 📚 Lectures • 🖼️ Posters • 🤝 Networking • 🎓 Exam option • Details + registration: www.photobiology.eu/photobiology...

Two Big Updates for the 2nd ESP Junior Meeting! ⏳ Only two weeks left to register! Join us on March 26–27, 2026 for this free online event dedicated to young photobiologists-don’t miss out! 📝 Register here: forms.gle/Cd7gyu2HjxSV...

Thanks to @thesciencegoat.bsky.social for highlighting the aims of our Action! Get ready for an active 2026!

‼️This was also a great opportunity to introduce the @paneucopt.bsky.social initiative, where Bianka Siewert and collaborators aim to shape the PACT research that takes place in Europe, aiming to increase the confidence from our stakeholders!

📍Don’t miss it! Secure your spot & register today: forms.gle/o9fRCKbQ8H5d... Learn more about Photochemical and Photobiological sciences: link.springer.com/journal/43630

Ukraine has a strong photobiology tradition and is a vital part of European research. ESP reaffirms its commitment to freedom, independence, democracy, and self-determination, and stands with Ukrainian researchers sustaining science under extraordinary conditions.

🔁 Please share with colleagues and networks! #Photobiology #Science #Ukraine #UkrainianScientists #EuropeanScience #ESP

Free ESP membership for Ukrainian scientists in 2026! ESP will waive 2026 membership fees for any scientist affiliated with a Ukrainian institution who wishes to join. 👉 How to join: www.photobiology.eu/membership-p... #Photobiology #Science #Ukraine #UkrainianScientists #EuropeanScience #ESP

🎯 We highlight today the participation of Amparo Faustino at the "Workshop of Nanomaterials and Advanced Photronics: Biological and Environmental Applications", at the Universidade de Aveiro. A fantastic work from our co-chair! 👏

🌈 Abstracts are still open for #ASP2026! Join us at the 43rd American Society for Photobiology Meeting, May 16–19, 2026 in Scottsdale ☀️🔬 All areas of photobiology welcome—students encouraged! Submit today ‼️ 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

✨ Season’s Greetings! ✨ Seasonal greetings from our President, Dr. Pål Kristian Selbo: www.photobiology.eu/seasonal-greetings-european-society-photobiology ESP wishes you all a nice end of the year and a great 2026 full of photobiology 🎄✨ Thank you for being part of the photobiology community 💚

Last week we had the opportunity to hear the Webinar organized by the ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms, with Helena Bujdáková as chair! 🦠 We discuss on the newest advances in "Innovative strategies for biofilm eradication and new possibilities in tackling biofilm associated infections" 💊

A reminder for tomorrow's Webinar! Don't miss this chance to learn more about light-driven strategies against biofilm development!

Link to the registration docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🔬 Don't Miss the Next Biofilm Corner Webinar! 🦠 Join the ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms (ESGB) for a fascinating webinar on "Innovative strategies for biofilm eradication and new possibilities in tackling biofilm associated infections". 📅 When? Wednesday, 10th December ⏰ Time: 14:00 - 15:00 CET

www.photobiology.eu/memoriam-mig... More about the life, contributions and achievements of this fantastic previous ESP president, researcher, mentor, scientist, friend of the #photobiology community We miss him deeply 🖤

Our first Newsletter is here! 🤩 Read our very first Newsletter, with a Summary of our objectives and our Kick-off meeting! drive.google.com/file/d/1Yn57...

Thanks to @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social to highlight our goals! Their support will be crucial for the achievement of our goals! 💪

The @paneucopt.bsky.social vision is clear: to create a functional and safe alternative to conventional antibiotic prescriptions, urgently needed in times of increasing antibiotic resistance. 9/

The new @paneucopt.bsky.social CA24127, funded by the EU with ~ €600,000, addresses the critical challenges by uniting European scientists from multiple disciplines - including photobiologists, microbiologists, pharmacists, physicists, and medical doctors - alongside industry representatives. 5/

Excited to present the @paneucopt.bsky.social @costprogramme.bsky.social Action, in which many of our society members are involved, and whose scope matches our society's topics of interest! New COST Action PanEuCOPT: Light as a key to combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Today the PanEuCOPT COST Action was officially launched! The Management Committee voted for their Working Group Leaders, and from time zero we're already working and discussing how to make our field more relevant and attractive for all our stakeholders: scientists, clinicians and patients.

Last week we also had @mmuskovic.bsky.social training at #COSTAcademy on leadership! Her training will not only boost the way the Working Groups are lead, but also will boost her scientific career! 🚀 Follow us for more updates on this adventure!

Please follow the @paneucopt.bsky.social account, a great @costprogramme.bsky.social Action full of scientific and societal promises thanks to #photodynamic effects 🥰 It is led by @biankas.bsky.social and has already many talented members 👍🌞

Next October 9th 2025 the PanEuCOPT 1st Management Committee meeting, taking place in Bruxelles, Belgium! Follow us for more updates, get to know our Management Committee and our Working Group Leaders!

A delightful experience to participate on this #COSTAcademy Leadership Workshop! @costacademy.bsky.social provided us with helpful insights into Leadership for the future @paneucopt.bsky.social COST Action, but also for future Leadership positions! "Leadership is a choice, not a position!"