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Joint initiative showcasing innovative, independent research from early-career investigators in magnetic resonance. This year, the top three contributions, selected by a scientific committee representing JMR, JMR Open, and ISMAR, along with two honorable selections, have been invited to deliver oral presentations at the symposium, which highlights and supports emerging leaders in the field. The symposium will also feature an awards ceremony honouring the five researchers.  The on-line symposium entitled “New Voices in Magnetic Resonance” will take place on December 4, 2025 at 16:00 UTC (8:00 in San Francisco, 11:00 in New York, 17:00 in Paris, 21:30 in Mumbai, 00:00 in Shanghai, 1:00 in Tokyo, 5th December). 

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/91419770855

Symposium program (New York time)
11:00 am - 11:10 am - Introduction and awards presentations, by Tatyana Polenova and Lucio Frydman 
11:10 am - 11:25 am - Ilia Kaminker  – “ The CW-EPR Capabilities of a Dual DNP/EPR Spectrometer Operating at 14 and 7 T ” 
11:30 am - 11:45 am - Mantas Simenas – “Q-band EPR Cryoprobe ” 
11:50 am - 12:05 pm - Maitreyi Sangal  – “ MR based magnetic susceptibility measurements of 3D printing materials at 3 Tesla ” 
12:10 pm - 12:25 pm -  Michael Tayler – “ NMRduino: A modular, open-source, low-field magnetic resonance platform  ” 
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm -  Raphaële Clément  – “ Operando electron spin probes for the study of battery processes  ” 
12:50 pm - 1:00 pm -  closing remarks

The Magnetic Resonance and Quantum Information Science GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

This will be the 17th International Bologna Conference on Magnetic Resonance in Porous Media (MRPM), a prestigious international event, supported by The Groupement AMPERE, which brings together leading scientists and industry professionals working with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and complementary techniques applied to porous materials. It highlights cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and practical applications across multiple sectors. 

The MRPM conference series was established in 1990 in Italy through the initiative of Professors Giulio Cesare Borgia and Paola Fantazzini, both affiliated with the University of Bologna. Since then, the conference has been hosted in a diverse range of countries, including the United Kingdom (twice), Belgium, Germany (twice), France, the United States (twice), New Zealand, and China. Over the years, it has also returned to Bologna on three additional occasions. The most recent edition was held in Norway for the second time in 2024.

For the Brazilian edition of MRPM, we are establishing local partnerships with the Brazilian NMR Users Association (AUREMN), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), home of  the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory, and the Interpore Brazilian Chapter. The latter brings together scientists and professionals with expertise in porous media from the perspectives of mathematics, computational science, and engineering, who are interested in collaborating with the MRPM community.

Within the scope of NMR and Porous Media, our aim is to highlight the following topics, while maintaining the traditional lines of research:

• Fundamental studies in Physics, Chemistry, and NMR applied to porous media;

• Applications addressing environmental challenges, with emphasis on CO₂ emission reduction and storage, particularly in the oil and cement industries;

• Applications in Soil Science;

• Applications of Mathematics, Classical and Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Engineering;

• Medical applications, especially relevant due to the proximity of the venue to one of the most renowned medical schools in Brazil (FMRP/USP);

• Exploration of the potential use of the beamlines at the 4th-Generation Brazilian Synchrotron Light Source, SIRIUS; and

• Promotion of innovative and interdisciplinary research.

During the conference, we also plan to host two artistic events: concerts by the USP Philharmonic Orchestra, one of which will take place in the Theater Pedro II, the third-largest opera house in Brazil, and a small exhibition of works by the renowned Brazilian painter Candido Portinari.

Conference link: https://www.mrpm2026.com

 

In this symposium, developments of novel solid-state NMR techniques will be emphasized with a focus on resolution and sensitivity enhancement, including computational, high-field NMR, dynamic nuclear polarization, novel detection methods, and paramagnetic doping approaches, as well as in vivo NMR. Recent advances in high-resolution structure determination of membrane-associated proteins and peptides, protein aggregation and phase separation, biomaterials, and crystalline proteins by multidimensional solid-state NMR spectroscopy will also be discussed. Studies of conformation, dynamics, and interaction of proteins and peptides with model membrane systems as well as intact cells will be presented in relation to biological function. Applications of solid-state NMR for metabolomics, biomass, and environmental science will be also discussed. Finally, molecular arrangement of supramolecular complexes and fibril formation as studied by solid-state NMR and NMR diffusometry will be another topic of discussion in this symposium in relation to molecular folding, misfolding, aggregation, and drug development. The symposium will also include approaches combining the benefits of solid-state NMR with other methods such as cryoEM, solution NMR, X-ray/electron diffraction, and imaging techniques.

Sessions of the symposium
1. Technical development of resolution and sensitivity enhancements in solid-state NMR.
2. In vivo/in-cell solid-state NMR approaches.
3. Advances in high-resolution structure determination of biological systems by solid-state NMR.
4. Advances in structural biology of membrane-associated proteins and peptides.
5. Dynamics and function of biological molecules by solid-state NMR and NMR diffusometry.
6. Characterization of supramolecular complexes and fibril-forming proteins.
7. Advances in biological solid-state NMR for metabolomics, energy-related research, and environmental science.

The event aims to provide a platform for the next generation of NMR spectroscopists in Austria and neighboring countries to meet, exchange ideas, discuss their research and the challenges they face. It is designed around MSc, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers presenting their work through talks and posters.

The goal is to unite the (existing and upcoming) community,
foster collaboration and innovation, within and beyond Austria’s borders.

The meeting will bring together researchers working on protein structure and dynamics, intrinsically disordered proteins, RNA, drug discovery and delivery, selective labeling, EPR, DNP, and more. In this first edition of what we hope will become a long-standing tradition, the meeting is combined with a satellite workshop:
“NMR in drug discovery” (February 25^th, 2026).

Registration opens: December 1^st, 2025
Abstract submission deadline: January 15^th, 2026

https://ismar.org/event/austrian-nmr-meeting/

This year’s AUTUMN GERMN Day will focus on the recent rise of computer-driven methods and their application in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Throughout the workshop, national and international experts will share their experiences of using these approaches to process data, analyze spectra and interpret the molecular composition of small and large molecules, as well as magnetic resonance images. There will also be a roundtable discussion in which specialists will explore the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats of these methods. Additionally, the winners of GERMN’s 2022 and 2023 PhD awards will present their research.

Main topic: Basics on liquid-state NMR

Purpose: provide a space where students (undergrad and grad), professors, and industry technicians can learn about NMR and its different applications for academia and industry, especially focus on the stateof-the-art of NMR in Latin America.

 

ISMAR conferences are major international conferences, which usually attract up to about 1000 attendants. They were held triennially from 1971 through 2013 and have been held biennially since 2013. As shown below, these conferences span the globe and attract scientists from all continents, featuring plenary, invited, and contributed presentations on topics from all subfields of magnetic resonance. Each conference depends heavily on the efforts of a Local Organizing Committee, which is typically comprised of scientists from the country or region where the conference takes place, as well as the efforts of a Scientific Program Committee with international membership, which is appointed by ISMAR.

Addressing the computational needs of the NMR community is essential for its future development, helping to make NMR methodologies more accessible and accelerating research progress. This seminar welcomes not only researchers working on computational approaches for biomolecular NMR but also those developing new experimental NMR methods and applying NMR to study biological systems. This seminar is designed for PhD students and PostDocs, providing a space to present their work, exchange ideas, and lead discussions in an open and collaborative setting. By bringing together young researchers with diverse expertise, it encourages new perspectives, critical discussions, and potential future collaborations. The informal format allows participants to engage freely, helping to build connections and develop skills that will benefit their scientific careers.

The Alpine Conference is a high-level international forum for the discussion of recent methodological developments and applications in the field of magnetic resonance in solids. The conference is organized biennially in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, and has come to be known simply as “Chamonix” in the MR community.

Format

The Alpine Conference has a core focus on solid-state NMR spectroscopy. Contributions ranging from methods developments, theory, and applications are welcome. Over the years, the conference has also occasionally invited and attracted contributions from electron paramagnetic resonance and magnetic resonance imaging in solids. Since its 2019 edition, the conference welcomes, beyond its core focus on solid-state NMR, contributions from EPR and MRI in solids. The boundaries within magnetic resonance in solids have become more blurred, with combined developments such as hyperpolarisation and spectroscopic imaging, and the multi-technique analysis of organic, inorganic and biological solids. The Alpine Conference embraces this evolution to foster scientific exchanges.

The format of the Alpine Conference is designed to encourage discussions throughout a lively scientific week, with a number of registration limited to just over 200, a single session at a time, and generous time allocated for discussions (10-15 minutes of discussions after the main and round table talks). Participants are strongly encouraged to submit and report previously unpublished work. Results and ideas that challenge existing paradigms are particularly welcome. For that reason, the material submitted and presented at the conference will not be published online or distributed in electronic form.

History

The Alpine Conference was founded in 1999 and organized by a group of NMR enthusiasts over nearly 20 years: Lyndon Emsley, Stefano Caldarelli, Anne Lesage, Michel Bardet, Sabine Hediger and Nicolas Giraud.

Round Tables

The 2017 edition of the Alpine Conference saw the introduction of “round tables”, as an alternative to the traditional poster session. In this original scheme, each person participates in a series of small-group, 15-minute discussions based on a 3-5 minutes pitch-talk summary of a contributed work. An overwhelming majority of participants suggested that round tables are much better compared to traditional poster presentations .

Young Scientists

The participation of young scientists at every career stage is strongly encouraged. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, many student stipends is available (average of about 15 student stipends were awarded in each of the last three editions). A young investigator award will also be given during the conference.

Vendors

The biennial Chamonix meeting is also the best place to learn about the latest technological developments from vendors, with direct discussions with the companies in the field. The participation of scientist with an industrial background is also welcome.

Location

The conference will take place in Chamonix, France. Chamonix is an outstanding place at the heart of the French Alps, where French tradition meets modern design, be it for facilities, for outdoor activities and of course for gastronomy. The beautiful scenery of the Alps offer a fantastic background and, for the hike-oriented participant, an opportunity to explore.

In 2023 the Alpine Conference was organised by Nantes Université.

The organising committee for 2025 edition:

Wing Ying Chow (University of Warwick)

Daniel Lee (Unviersity of Machester),

Michal Leskes (Weizmann Institute),

Józef Lewandowski (University of Warwick),

Charlotte Martineau-Corcos (CortecNet),

Giulia Mollica (CNRS, Aix-Marseille Université)

 

Past members:

2019-2022 Paul Schanda (ISTA)

2019-2023 Jean-Nicolas Dumez (Université de Nantes)