IUPAB/ABA Biophysics Satellite 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 July 2025 — The IUPAB/ABA Biophysics Satellite Meeting 2025 was successfully held from 19 to 20 July 2025 at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Kuala Lumpur Campus, uniting researchers, students, and professionals from across 12 countries for two impactful days of scientific exchange. Jointly organized by the International Union for Pure and Applied Biophysics (IUPAB) and the Asian Biophysics Association (ABA), with Advanced Medical and Dental Institute of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) as the local partner organizer, this two-day scientific program was centered around thematic sessions designed to spark discussion and foster collaboration with featured an impressive lineup of 10 distinguished speakers, representing a broad spectrum of biophysics expertise from across the globe: Martina Havenith (Germany), Takayuki Nishizaka (Japan), Siti Hawa Ngalim (Malaysia), Alison Rodger (Australia), Yu-Yuan Hsiao (Taiwan), Chalermpol Kanchanawarin (Thailand), Ruchi Anand (India), Winston Zhao (Singapore), Gwang Rog Lee (Korea), and Kien Xuan Ngo (Vietnam/Japan). 

The opening day, Saturday, 19 July, carried the theme “Novel Tools in Biophysics” and began with welcome remarks that set the stage for an afternoon of dynamic and engaging presentations. Speakers highlighted cutting-edge innovations, including advanced imaging modalities, nanoscale probes, and force measurement techniques that are revolutionizing how scientists observe and manipulate biological systems at high spatial and temporal resolutions.

An interactive flash poster presentation followed in the evening, where each presenter was given two minutes to pitch their research. This fast-paced segment created a lively atmosphere and helped guide participants in exploring the accompanying poster exhibition. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in detailed discussions with presenters, fostering an environment of open scientific exchange. Later in the evening, participants joined a networking dinner, where informal conversations deepened professional connections and inspired potential collaborations across institutions and countries.

The program continued on Sunday, 20 July, with a full-day agenda devoted to the themes of “Structural Biology” and “Single Molecule and Atomistic Biophysics.” The morning featured talks on the determination of macromolecular structures using cutting-edge techniques such as cryo-EM, NMR, and crystallography. Speakers demonstrated how atomic-level structural insights inform functional understanding and therapeutic development, particularly in complex protein systems.

In the afternoon, the spotlight shifted to single-molecule and atomistic approaches. Presenters showcased techniques such as single-molecule fluorescence and molecular dynamics simulations, providing glimpses into biomolecular processes at the level of individual atoms and molecules. These talks emphasized the power of high-resolution tools in decoding the stochastic behavior and mechanical properties that govern biological function.

The meeting concluded with closing remarks and the announcement of the poster presentation winner, Normi Binti Mohd Yahaya, whose work was recognized for its clarity, scientific merit, and engagement during the poster presentation session.

Participants praised the event for its strong scientific content, diverse international speaker line-up, and the welcoming atmosphere that encouraged early-career researchers to engage and contribute. The IUPAB/ABA Biophysics Satellite Meeting 2025 highlighted the value of regional scientific gatherings in strengthening the biophysics ecosystem and accelerating research excellence across Asia.

We look forward to continuing this momentum at the next ABA Meeting in Hong Kong (January 2026) and the IUPAB Congress in Berlin (2027). We also warmly welcome proposals for similar satellite meetings across Southeast Asia to further grow our regional biophysics network.

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