EBM Symposium 2025
Welcome to the EBM Symposium 2025!
This symposium brings together leading researchers from around the world to discuss the latest findings in brain mechanics, fostering collaboration and advancing our understanding of the brain’s mechanical properties.
Join us for an inspiring event featuring expert talks, discussions, and networking opportunities!
For more details, please check out the poster of the symposium here.
Registration Fees*
| Category | Early Bird (until June 2, 2025) | Regular (until July 16, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate & Graduate Students Registration | 90 € | 150 € |
| Full Registration | 150 € | 200 € |
*The conference dinner (September 30, 2025) is included in the registration fee.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Please note that there will be no refunds for cancellations after registration.
Abstract Submission
All poster and oral presentation submissions require an abstract with a maximum of 200 words. Abstracts must be submitted via the registration portal. The deadline for submission is June 2, 2025.
Participation Options
When registering, you can choose from the following options:
- Option 1: Submit a poster presentation only.
- Option 2: Submit either a poster presentation or a 15-minute oral talk.
The organizing committee will review your abstract and determine the final format (poster or oral talk).
You will be notified of their decision by August 10, 2025. - Option 3: Register as an attendee without submitting a presentation.
Awards for Outstanding Research
To recognize and encourage excellence in research, the following awards will be given:
- 🏆 Best Poster Awards: Two prizes of €100 each for the best poster presentations.
- 🎤 Best Oral Talk Award: One prize of €100 for the best 15-minute oral presentation.
Registration
Before clicking the „Register Here“ button:
Make sure you are familiar with the registration process and have all necessary information ready.
After clicking the „Register Here“ button:
You will be directed to our ConfTool page, where you first need to register as a user.
Once registered, you can log in and select the option “Sign in as Participant” to register for the EBM2025 Symposium.
Please note: Simply registering on the ConfTool page does not constitute registration for the event.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Philip Bayly (St. Louis, US)
- Lynne Bilston (Sydney, AU)
- Matteo Mario Bonsanto (Luebeck, DE)
- Alain Goriely (Oxford, GB)
- Magdalena Götz (Munich, DE)
- Lucy Hiscox (Cardiff, GB)
- Paul A. Janmey (Philadelphia, US)
- Michael Krieg (Barcelona, ES)
- Mehmet Kurt (Washington, US)
- Katie Long (London, GB)
- Medha M. Pathak (Irvine, US)
- Manuel Salmeron-Sanchez (Glasgow, GB)
- Daniel Suter (West Lafayette, US)
- Roberto Toro (Paris, FR)
The final program will be published here shortly before the symposium. Stay tuned!
Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light. (Image: A. Dakkouri-Baldauf)
The symposium will take place at:
📍 Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light
Leuchs-Russell Auditorium (A.1.500)
Staudtstr. 2, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
🔗 How to find us
(parking area available. Please ring the bell at the gate to alert our front office staff to your arrival.)
The Conference Dinner will take place at:
📍 Erlanger Logenhaus
Universitätsstraße 25, 91054 Erlangen
🔗 How to find us
(limited parking available)
🏨 Hotel Recommendations:
Local Scientific Committee
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
Support and Coordination Team
📧 Email: crc1540-ebm2025@fau.de
🏢 Office: CRC 1540 EBM
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Martensstraße 5a, 91058 Erlangen, Germany