We are thrilled to announce EBSA2025, the European Biophysical Society's biennial conference, happening at Sapienza University in Rome (Italy) from June 30th to July 4th, 2025.
The Biophysicist Webinar Series
This series, initiated and sponsored by the Editors of The Biophysicist and the Biophysical Society’s Education Committee, seeks to help attendees to become more effective in their teaching of biophysics, while valuing diversity and equity among students with different backgrounds. The later Webinars will also discuss research-based approaches to teaching biophysics and introduce the participants to the field of educational research, with particular application to biophysics. Each event will last 90 minutes, featuring a 30-minute talk by a guest speaker followed by breakout groups and discussion involving the participants and the speaker.
There is no fee to attend; however, you must register separately for each webinar. A Zoom link to the webinar will be sent to all registrants in advance.
https://www.biophysics.org/publications/the-biophysicist/webinars
Biophysics Week
Biophysics Week is an annual event started in 2016 to celebrate and raise awareness of the field. Be a Biophysics Ambassador. Plan an event for Biophysics Week. Save the date: March 24-28, 2025
https://www.biophysics.org/biophysics-week#/
Alert: Beware of Phishing Emails Impersonating EBSA President
It has come to our attention that various people have been targeted recently by fraudulent emails purporting to be from the EBSA President, Professor Maria Sunnerhagen, and previously by emails claiming to be from other Officers of EBSA or IUPAB. We wish to emphasize the critical importance of exercising caution when encountering such suspicious communications.
To safeguard against falling victim to such scams, we strongly advise all members to refrain from responding to any emails requesting sensitive information or financial transactions. Always take a moment to verify the legitimacy of the sender's email address and exercise caution before sharing personal or financial data via email.
Should you have any doubts or concerns regarding the authenticity of an email, we encourage you to reach out to us directly for clarification and guidance. Your vigilance and proactive approach are essential in protecting your personal and financial information from potential fraudulent activities.
For further inquiries or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us directly, via the EBSA Secretary at: j.seddon@imperial.ac.uk.
In Memoriam E. Sackmann
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed colleague, mentor, and friend, Prof. Dr. Erich Sackmann passed away on Wednesday, May 25, at the age of nearly 90.
Erich Sackmann studied physics at the Universities of Munich and Stuttgart, earning his PhD in 1964. After a postdoctoral fellowship at Bell Telephone Laboratories in Murray Hill, he became in 1974 full professor of biophysics at the University of Ulm. In 1980, he joined the TU Munich, where he served as Director of the Department of Physics until 2003, and later as Emeritus of Excellence. Throughout his career, he produced nearly 500 publications, including reviews, book chapters, and textbooks.
A visionary and passionate pioneer, Erich Sackmann was instrumental in developing the field of biophysics and was one of the most influential scientists and educators in Germany and beyond. Those fortunate enough to have known him will remember his supportive, friendly, and profoundly knowledgeable presence, especially in the areas of biomembrane dynamics, biopolymer networks, and cellular surface interactions.
His scientific contributions were recognized with prestigious awards, such as the Wolfgang Ostwald Prize from the German Colloid Society and the Stern Gerlach Prize from the German Physical Society. In 2004, he was honored as an honorary member of the German Biophysical Society for his significant contributions to biophysics and his unwavering support for the society.
Erich Sackmann will be profoundly missed both professionally, as a pioneering figure in biophysics, and personally, for his impact on countless scientists’ careers. We are immensely grateful for his teachings and legacy.
We extend our sincere condolences to his family.
On behalf of the German Biophysical Society executive board, Prof. Dr. Klaus Gerwert (President)
