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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

✨ Shine your research ✨ PanEuCOPT’s Shining Through! The contest is open for researchers, students & innovators working with light-based science. 📅 Deadline: 16 June 2026 paneucopt.eu/news/shining... #Biophotonics #ResearchImpact #Innovation #Photomedicine #PanEuCOPT

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Nidia Maldonado-Carmona @thesciencegoat.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

@microbehunter.bsky.social Hey! Heads up! I think your blog entry: www.microbehunter.com/different-ty... was copy-pasted into a Journal (www.ompj.org/files/opmj%2...)

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem, and we address it with light! 💡 Within the PanEuCOPT COST Action, the contribution of all the Women members is celebrated today at the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Thanks to @thesciencegoat.bsky.social for highlighting the aims of our Action! Get ready for an active 2026!

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Nidia Maldonado-Carmona @thesciencegoat.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

💬 During the last two weeks I spent some time between two different audiences: 👩‍🏫 On the 21st of January, I was invited to present a bit of my scientific background to children (between 11-13 years old) going through a home-schooling program in Italy.

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Great news! 🎉 Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences, our society journal, is sponsoring the 2nd ESP Junior Meeting with exciting poster prizes! Cansu Kaya from Springer will also deliver an exclusive workshop titled “How to write an Effective manuscript” during the 2nd ESP Junior Meeting.

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

📍Don’t miss it! Secure your spot & register today: forms.gle/o9fRCKbQ8H5d... Learn more about Photochemical and Photobiological sciences: link.springer.com/journal/43630

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Ukraine has a strong photobiology tradition and is a vital part of European research. ESP reaffirms its commitment to freedom, independence, democracy, and self-determination, and stands with Ukrainian researchers sustaining science under extraordinary conditions.

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Free ESP membership for Ukrainian scientists in 2026! ESP will waive 2026 membership fees for any scientist affiliated with a Ukrainian institution who wishes to join. 👉 How to join: www.photobiology.eu/membership-p... #Photobiology #Science #Ukraine #UkrainianScientists #EuropeanScience #ESP

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Membership pre-application renewal | ESP - European Society for Photobiology

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

With her presentation "Porphyrin-Based Photosensitizers: Light-Activated Strategies to Control Antimicrobial Resistance" she introduced her audience, students and researchers, into the field of antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy, highlighting the importance of our COST Action PanEuCOPT.

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

🎯 We highlight today the participation of Amparo Faustino at the "Workshop of Nanomaterials and Advanced Photronics: Biological and Environmental Applications", at the Universidade de Aveiro. A fantastic work from our co-chair! 👏

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Last week we had the opportunity to hear the Webinar organized by the ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms, with Helena Bujdáková as chair! 🦠 We discuss on the newest advances in "Innovative strategies for biofilm eradication and new possibilities in tackling biofilm associated infections" 💊

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

“In Memoriam”: Excellence in Science and Human Quality The tribute to Miguel Ángel Miranda, past president of our society & fantastic scientist, human being & mentor to so many researchers was held at UPV on Friday, Dec 5 Miguel is deeply missed and will always be in our hearts and minds 🖤

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

A reminder for tomorrow's Webinar! Don't miss this chance to learn more about light-driven strategies against biofilm development!

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GDCh Division of Biochemistry @gdchbiochem.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

📢 New Award for #ECRs in #Biochemistry! Apply for our Meeting Award to get: ✅ 500 € grant for the #Biochemistry2026 conference ✅ 1 year of free division membership Apply now: en.gdch.de/network-s... Share with a #ECR who needs to see this! 👇 #Chemistry #ChemBio #AcademicTwitter #PhD

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🔬 Don't Miss the Next Biofilm Corner Webinar! 🦠 Join the ESCMID Study Group for Biofilms (ESGB) for a fascinating webinar on "Innovative strategies for biofilm eradication and new possibilities in tackling biofilm associated infections". 📅 When? Wednesday, 10th December ⏰ Time: 14:00 - 15:00 CET

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

It’s official! Registration for the 2nd ESP Junior Meeting is open 🎉#ESPJuniorMeeting 📅 March 26–27, 2026 – online 🎯Young photobiologists – Master’s, PhD students and postdocs! 👉 Register & submit your abstract: ESPJunior registration More info on our website or email: juniorespmeeting@gmail.com

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Link to the registration docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Scientific Conference Miguel Ángel Miranda “In Memoriam”: Excellence in Science and Human Quality On Friday, Dec 5, a tribute to Miguel Ángel Miranda, former ESP president, will be hold at @upv.es 📅 12/05/2025 (10:00) 📍 Auditorium – Nexus Building Register forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

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Juliet Turner @juliet-turner.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

POV: you are a young woman celebrating a recent academic success

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Ricard Solé @ricardsole.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

How “intelligent” is a slime mold? When it solves mazes, it might not be thinking:it’s obeying physics. Our new paper with @jordiplam.bsky.social shows how it follows a least action principle,letting physics do the job arxiv.org/pdf/2511.08531 @drmichaellevin.bsky.social @docteur-drey.bsky.social

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CNRS @cnrs.fr · 12/11/2025

#Communiqué 🗞️ L’instrument SPIP vient d’être installé au sommet du Pic du Midi de Bigorre 🔭, à 2 877 mètres d’altitude, plaçant la plateforme d'observation au cœur de la recherche internationale sur les exoplanètes et la formation des nouveaux mondes. 👉 www.cnrs.fr/fr/presse/sp...

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CGT Doctorant·es @doctorantcgtsup.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

📣[PÉTITION ATER] Depuis les revalorisations successives des salaires des doctorant·es contractuel·les entre 2021 et 2023, jusqu'à 2 300 euros bruts mensuels (sans charge de cours), les ATER sont moins payé·es que leurs collègues ayant pourtant moins d’ancienneté Pétition : openpetition.eu/!zpbxv ⬇️

Travailler + pour gagner -
Un⋅e ATER enseigne 3 fois plus gagne 300€ de moins qu'un⋅e doctorant⋅e contractuel⋅le
Frais de logement et de transports équivalent à 1/3 du salaire.
Nous réclamons un salaire minimal à 2000€ net
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Fin des baisses de salaires dans les carrières
Stop à la casse de l'ESR Plus d'argent pour la recherche, l'éducation et ses travailleurs
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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Very soon we'll start working on WG applications, so don't hesitate to visit our current website (www.cost.eu/actions/CA24...) and consider joining in this effort!

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

But we cannot stop highlighting the selection of our Horizontal Groups Leaders: - Science Communication Coordinator: Erhan Keyvan - YRI Coordinator: @mmuskovic.bsky.social - Grant Awarding Coordinator: Michal Pieranski - ITC Coordinator: Veronika Huntošová

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We also chose our Working Group leaders: - WG1 Terminology: Francesca Giuntini - WG2 Education: Santi Nonell - WG3 Guidelines: Kristjan Plaetzer - WG4 Illumination: Giovanni Romano - WG5 Dissemination: Nidia Maldonado-Carmona (@thesciencegoat.bsky.social)

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

In our kick-off meeting and our first Management Commitee meeting, we chose our Chair (@biankas.bsky.social) and our Vice chair @amparofaustino.bsky.social

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Our first Newsletter is here! 🤩 Read our very first Newsletter, with a Summary of our objectives and our Kick-off meeting! drive.google.com/file/d/1Yn57...

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

www.photobiology.eu/memoriam-mig... More about the life, contributions and achievements of this fantastic previous ESP president, researcher, mentor, scientist, friend of the #photobiology community We miss him deeply 🖤

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In Memoriam: Miguel Miranda | ESP - European Society for Photobiology

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Fabienne Dumoulin @fabdumoulin.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The perks of our job is that you can have scientific brainstorm and enjoy a sumptuous Turkish breakfast Happy to welcome Rémy from @univparissaclay.bsky.social for a #PHC bilateral project visit

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Imagine if light could banish not only monsters from childhood nightmares but also the ‘Nightmare bacteria’ described in a recent Nature news article. This innovative approach is known inter alia as Photodynamic Inactivation. 1/

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Follow us for more shining updates! Great things are coming! Special thanks to @costprogramme.bsky.social for the organisation of the event and for all our members for their active and engaging participation!

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Today the PanEuCOPT COST Action was officially launched! The Management Committee voted for their Working Group Leaders, and from time zero we're already working and discussing how to make our field more relevant and attractive for all our stakeholders: scientists, clinicians and patients.

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La Science, CQFD @sciencecqfd.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

#NobelPrize : Marie Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell et Shimon Sakaguchi reçoivent à l'instant le #Nobel de Médecine et Physiologie pour leurs travaux sur la tolérance immunitaire 🧫

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The Book of Abstracts of our latest congress in Bari last August is now available bari2025.photobiology.eu

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Together with the pictures taken by our dedicated and so great photographer @josemgpereira.bsky.social

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Mathias Senge @mathiassenge.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

This Friday is #EuropeanResearchersNight ⚗️🧪Come visit us and other research groups @TCD_Chemistry in @tcdTBSI @TCD_Chemistry @tcddublin.bsky.social . Everyone is welcome 📢! Great science and fun people 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬😀#porphyrins #chlorophyll #cubane #BODIPY #PDT #bicyclopentane @researchireland.ie

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Nidia Maldonado-Carmona @thesciencegoat.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Today's workshop: "Attracting and Supporting Early Career Researchers — Mapping Schemes and Fostering a Virtuous Research Ecosystem" Opening up with precisely my thoughts: "Supporting researchers require more than good intentions"

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Nidia Maldonado-Carmona @thesciencegoat.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Biggest challenge in Academy: videoconferences and how to share slides

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Last week we also had @mmuskovic.bsky.social training at #COSTAcademy on leadership! Her training will not only boost the way the Working Groups are lead, but also will boost her scientific career! 🚀 Follow us for more updates on this adventure!

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European Society for Photobiology @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Please follow the @paneucopt.bsky.social account, a great @costprogramme.bsky.social Action full of scientific and societal promises thanks to #photodynamic effects 🥰 It is led by @biankas.bsky.social and has already many talented members 👍🌞

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PanEuCOPT Pan European Commission on Photoantimicrobial Testing @paneucopt.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Next October 9th 2025 the PanEuCOPT 1st Management Committee meeting, taking place in Bruxelles, Belgium! Follow us for more updates, get to know our Management Committee and our Working Group Leaders!

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Nidia Maldonado-Carmona @thesciencegoat.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

A delightful experience to participate on this #COSTAcademy Leadership Workshop! @costacademy.bsky.social provided us with helpful insights into Leadership for the future @paneucopt.bsky.social COST Action, but also for future Leadership positions! "Leadership is a choice, not a position!"

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Fabienne Dumoulin @fabdumoulin.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Looking forward to read this special issue handled by @thesciencegoat.bsky.social, João C. S. Simões and Giovanni Romano

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