ICTP-SAIFR/POSLATAM Symposium on Current Topics in Molecular Biophysics (CTMB4)

The 4th ICTP-SAIFR and 13th POSLATAM Symposium on Current Topics in Molecular Biophysics aims to gather international experts and young researchers in the field to discuss recent advancements and challenges. Molecular Biophysics encompasses a wide range of topics, from structural biology to computational methods, offering insights into fundamental biological processes. This workshop serves as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers from diverse backgrounds to discuss a range of topics, including, but not limited to, chemical kinetics, protein/RNA dynamics, dynamics of assemblies, and chromatin. The workshop will span three days, featuring presentations by speakers and interactive sessions. In addition to the invited talks, there will be talks selected from abstracts, and there will be a poster session. As with the previous CTMB meetings, we aim to foster an informal atmosphere where participants of all levels are able to exchange and develop ideas together.

By fostering an interdisciplinary perspective, the symposium aligns with current efforts to integrate physical sciences approaches into biological research and graduate education, and limited funding will be available for student participation.

Organizers:

• Antonio Costa Filho (FFCLRP – USP, Brazil)
• Paul Whitford (Northeastern University, USA)
• Rosangela Itri (IF – USP, Brazil)
• Vitor Leite (IBILCE – UNESP, Brazil)

Announcement:

Click HERE for online application (opening soon)

Deadline: August 27, 2026

• Erez L Aiden (University of Texas Medical Branch, USA)
• Ruben Gonzalez (Columbia University, USA)
• Sumitabha Brahmachari (University of Texas Medical Branch, USA)
• Amanda Souza Câmara (Leibniz Institute für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung –IPK, Germany)
• Krastan Blagoev (Johns Hopkins University, USA)
• Jennifer Fleming (EMBL-EBI, UK)
• Ronaldo Oliveira (UFTM, Brazil)
• Davit Potoyan (Iowa State University, USA)
• Juan Perilla (University of Delaware, USA)
• Diego Ferreiro (University of Buenos Aires, Argentina))
• Jeremias Incicco (University of Buenos Aires, Argentina)
• Laura Lafon-Hugues (Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay)
• Leonel Malacrida (Institut Pasteur, Uruguay)
• Luis Felipe Santos Mendes (University of Sao Paulo, Brazil)
• Jose Nelson Onuchic (Rice University, USA)
• Joan-Emma Shea (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA)
• Sameer Velakar (EMBL-EBI, UK)
• Susmita Roy (IISER Kolkata, India)
• Fernando B. Silva (University of Warsaw, Poland)

Announcement:

Click HERE for online application (opening soon)

Deadline: August 27, 2026

TBA

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

BOARDING PASS: All participants, whose travel has been provided or will be reimbursed by ICTP-SAIFR, should bring the boarding pass  upon registration. The return boarding pass (PDF, if online check-in, scan or picture, if physical) should be sent to secretary@ictp-saifr.org by e-mail.

Visa information: Nationals from several countries in Latin America and Europe are exempt from tourist visa. Nationals from Australia, Canada and USA are required to apply for a tourist visa.

Accommodation: Participants, whose accommodation will be provided by the institute, will stay at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista. Hotel recommendations are available here.

Power outlets: The standard power outlet in Brazil is type N (two round pins + grounding pin). Some European devices are compatible with the Brazilian power outlets. US devices will require an adapter.

Poster presentation: Participants who are presenting a poster MUST BRING A PRINTED BANNER . The banner size should be at most 1 m (width) x 1,5 m (length). We do not accept A4 or A3 paper.

Badge: You will receive an identification badge upon registration, which must be used during the entire event. Without the badge, it may not be possible to enter the venue.

Security issues: Although São Paulo is a relatively safe city, be careful when using cellphones on the street, avoid isolated areas at night, and be aware when crossing the street that cars may not stop for pedestrians. Also, please do not leave valuable items like laptops unattended even for short breaks. At the IFT-UNESP, there are storage lockers available and keys can be obtained with our secretaries.