ISMAR periodically reviews opportunities to support selected meetings, workshops, and schools that align with its mission. Information on future sponsorship opportunities will be announced on the ISMAR website as appropriate.
Upcoming sponsored events
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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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 GRC on the Convergence of Magnetic Resonance (MR) and Quantum Information Science (QIS) is a premier, international conference born out of an urgent need for a platform to foster transformative new science and quantum education at the intersection of these two fields, and will focus on advancing the frontier of quantum informed science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research. This GRC will feature nine scientific sessions, one Power Hour on the “Convergence of Quantum Formalism and Language”, poster sessions and lots of communal time. A key obstacle to the exchange of ideas between QIS and MR lies in the distinct terminologies that have independently evolved in each field—often to describe fundamentally similar concepts. To facilitate more effective communication across communities, we will encourage all speakers to articulate key concepts using the language of both disciplines, and to deliberately translate terminology, even when the ideas may seem commonplace within their own 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.
https://www.grc.org/magnetic-resonance-and-quantum-information-science-conference/2026/
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:
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Fundamental studies in Physics, Chemistry, and NMR applied to porous media;
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Applications addressing environmental challenges, with emphasis on CO₂ emission reduction and storage, particularly in the oil and cement industries;
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Applications in Soil Science;
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Applications of Mathematics, Classical and Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Engineering;
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Medical applications, especially relevant due to the proximity of the venue to one of the most renowned medical schools in Brazil (FMRP/USP);
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Exploration of the potential use of the beamlines at the 4th-Generation Brazilian Synchrotron Light Source, SIRIUS; and
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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
This pedagogical meeting is aimed at students and postdocs in solid-state NMR as well as more senior scientists in related fields who are interested in entering this vibrant field. Our goals are to provide a focused week of teaching of the core concepts and practices in the increasingly multifaceted and complex field of biological solid-state NMR spectroscopy, and to encourage information sharing among different laboratories. Topics to be covered include: Basics of solid-state NMR: orientation-dependent NMR frequencies, MAS, tensors and rotations, density operator and its time evolution, decoupling and recoupling techniques, and average Hamiltonian theory Multidimensional correlation spectroscopy, non-uniform sampling, techniques for resonance assignment and measurement of structural restraints in biomolecules Paramagnetic solid-state NMR techniques Techniques for enhancing sensitivity of solid-state NMR: dynamic nuclear polarization and 1H detection Solid-state NMR techniques for measuring molecular motion Solid-state NMR techniques for structural studies of oriented membrane proteins Solid-state NMR spectra simulations in SPINEVOLUTION Beyond spin 1/2: NMR of quadrupolar nuclei Basics of NMR probe design In addition to lectures, problem sets and discussion sessions will be given at the meeting.
Past sponsored events
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 25th, 2026).
Registration opens: December 1st, 2025
Abstract submission deadline: January 15th, 2026
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.
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
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.
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)
VIII Latin America NMR School (VIII Escuela de RMN)
Main topics: Low field and benchtop NMR; fundamentals, theory, and practice.
The conference will be open to all scientists using NMR to probe atomic structure across chemistry, physics, materials science, and biology. Participants will share short 2-minute videos of their presentations on X (previously Twitter), and they will engage in discussions and answer questions via comments (tweets). The titles and abstracts of registered participants will be made available on our website and organized into sub-topics. Therefore, interested viewers will be able to find a video and the corresponding Twitter thread that interests them. The purpose of the meeting is to provide opportunities to all interested students and postdocs to share their research, facilitate open discussions on the development and application of NMR, promote networking across the wider user base of NMR and finally raise more awareness about the Global NMR tutorials. While traditional avenues of scientific dissemination are often limited by presentation/Q&A time and hall space, the Twitter conference will be open for three days, allowing participants to freely engage with one another.
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.
This symposium will bring together diverse audiences who develop and apply a wide range of magnetic resonance spectroscopies. This includes experts in solid-state NMR, solution NMR, and potentially electron paramagnetic resonance and magnetic resonance imaging. The symposium also seeks to include, beyond experts, routine practitioners of magnetic resonance methodologies with applications across the chemical, biochemical, and materials sciences. We therefore anticipate contributions from physical chemists, inorganic chemists, materials chemists, and biochemists.
Every year, the GERM (Group of Magnetic Resonance Studies) brings together the French community of researchers, students and engineers from academia and industry active in the field of magnetic resonance, by allowing them to access and showcase recent developments in NMR, MRI and EPR in all their diversity. The aim of the 2025 conference is to create a fruitful occasion of discussing the most recent developments and applications of the French MR community to many diverse fields of chemistry. All the main MR fields will be equally represented by 10 invited speakers (already confirmed, see list below) and by 20 promoted participant’s contributions. The conference will provide a great impetus to the French MR community and it will be a perfect occasion for fostering new exchanges. An important aim of the GERM association – as of this conference – is the promotion and education of young scientists, to whom a special attention will be paid, by encouraging and facilitating their attendance, the possibility of delivering oral/poster communications and the opportunity of receiving competitive awards. In particular, during the 2025 conference in Autrans, in addition to the traditional “best oral communication” and “best poster” award, the GERM association will award the first “GERM PhD thesis award”. This prize is intended for a young researcher having defended his·her PhD between 01/01/2023 and 31/12/2024 in France in the field of magnetic resonance (NMR, EPR, MRI). Along the same lines, the panel of invited speakers (see below) reflects the intent of the conference to support young and promising French PI’s to gain further visibility in the community. The invited speakers will cover topics related to cutting-edge MR research, consisting in the latest methodological developments in NMR, EPR and MRI and very innovative applications of MR to the understanding of crucial topics in biochemistry and biology, human health and materials. Furthermore, the promoted oral sessions will be open to the most significant contributions in MR applications and developments coming from the conference participants, especially young scientists. List of invited speakers (confirmed): Mathieu Baudin LCBPT, CNRS, Paris Elsa Caytan RICS, CNRS, Rennes Cyril Charlier TBI, CNRS, Toulouse Samuel Cousin ICR, CNRS, Marseille Eddy Dib CEMHTI, CNRS, Orléans Lauriane Lecoq MMSB, CNRS, Lyon Covadonga Lucas-Torres LCM, Ecole Polytechnique, Paris Marlène Martinho IMM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille Corinne Rondeau OPAALE, INRAE, Rennes Kévin Tse Ve Koon CREATIS, CNRS, Lyon