We are pleased to remind you about the upcoming Summer School "BioBrillouin for MechanoBiology: Materials, Methods and Perspectives", which will take place in Perugia from 6 to 9 May 2025! **Registration is now officially open and we are excited to announce that **the deadline for early bird registration has been extended to May 18th. Take advantage of this opportunity to join us for an enriching experience and secure your spot at a reduced rate! More details can be found below. Please also visit https://www.lab-ics.com/school. We look forward to welcoming you this summer! Best regards, The Organizing Committee. Summer School: "BioBrillouin for MechanoBiology: Materials, Methods and Perspectives" When? July 6 to 9, 2025 Where? University of Perugia, Italy Organized as a satellite meeting of the EBSA Congress ( https://www.ebsa2025.eu/ ), the school will provide a comprehensive, immersive, and interactive introduction to advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques, with a special focus on Brillouin Spectroscopy and its role in studying the mechanical properties of cells and tissues. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, explore state-of-the-art methodologies, and discuss recent advancements in mechanobiology and optical spectroscopy. Key Topics * Fundamentals and recent developments in Brillouin Spectroscopy * Comparative methods for the mechanical characterization of biological samples * Applications in mechanobiology and biomedical research * Hands-on training sessions and data analysis Confirmed Speakers * Dr. Kareem Elsayad (Medical University of Vienna, AT) * Prof. Daniele Fioretto (University of Perugia, IT) * Prof. Maurizio Mattarelli (University of Perugia, IT) * Prof. Francesca Palombo (University of Exeter, UK) * Prof. Giuliano Scarcelli (University of Maryland, USA) * Prof. Giorgio Scita (University of Milan & IFOM, IT) * PhD. Thomas Dehoux, CNRS Research Scientist - Institut Lumière Matière, Lyon (FR) * Prof. Claudio Canale, Professor - University of Genova (IT) Moreover, leading companies in the field (JRS-Optical Instruments, CellSense, Specto photonics) will showcase their latest instruments, offering on-site demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies. Important Dates * School Grant Application Deadline: April 15, 2025 * Early Bird Registration: *new date! May 18, 2025 * Regular Registration Deadline: June 15, 2025 Register here: https://bit.ly/SummerSchoolPerugia Further details can be found at https://www.lab-ics.com/school. For inquiries, please contact us at biobrillouin_school@lab-ics.com. We kindly ask you to share this invitation with your research group and colleagues who may be interested. We look forward to welcoming you to Perugia!