ESP Upcoming and Recent Events

ESP Photobiology School

8^th Photobiology School - June 15-20, 2026

Casa della Gioventù Universitaria of the University of Padova
Via Rio Bianco 12, I-39042 Brixen/Bressanone, Italy

With the the patronage of the University of Padova and of IQS-University Ramon Lull.

ASP 2026

43^rd American Society for Photobiology Biennal Meeting

16-19 May, 2026 - Scottsdale, AZ

"From Foundations to Frontiers in Photobiology"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
5001 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85250

2^nd ESP Junior Meeting

We are happy to announce that the 2^nd ESP Junior meeting is officially scheduled for March 26^th & 27^th, 2026, and it will take place as a free online event dedicated to young photobiologists. Based on the success, enthusiasm and strong participation in the first edition, the meeting has been expanded to two days and incorporates new activities.
The 2^nd ESP Junior meeting will offer additional presentation slots, enhanced networking opportunities, interactive roundtable session, and professional development workshop. This expanded format aims to provide an even richer platform for scientific exchange, collaboration, and community building.
This event is open to ESP members and non-members from all over the world, focused for master and PhD students and postdocs. We look forward to bringing the photobiology community together for an inspiring and engaging experience.

Registration and abstract submission are open: Application form 2026 (please use the abstract template provided)
Deadline: February 20^th, 2026

We hope to see you all there!

July's Two ASP Webinars

July 3^rd and 17^th at 7:00–8:00 pm Central European Summer Time (1:00–2:00 pm U.S. Eastern Time).

ASP is proud to introduce two new webinars this month!

On Thursday, July 3, Thomas Haarmann-Stemmann, PhD, ERT presents “UVB radiation-induced skin carcinogenesis: Impact of AHR signaling and UVA radiation” at 1:00–2:00 PM ET.
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On Thursday, July 17 at 1:00–2:00 pm ET, Iona Hill, PhD, will be presenting "How to Configure Your Spectrometer To Study Photodynamic Therapy".
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21^st Congress of the European Society for Photobiology
24-28 August, 2025
Bari, Italy

7^th Photobiology School - June 16-22, 2024
Casa della Gioventù Universitaria of the University of Padova
Via Rio Bianco 12, I-39042 Brixen/Bressanone, Italy

With the the patronage of the University of Padova and of IQS-University Ramon Lull.

ESP Junior Meeting

Online, May 16, 2024

A strong bond developed among a group of students during the immersive experience at the ESP School of Photobiology, prompting them to maintain their connections beyond the conclusion of the school. Excitement grew as the 20th Congress of the European Society for Photobiology approached, providing an opportunity for these young students to reunite in Lyon.
The reunion served as a platform for them to exchange updates on their respective journeys and reconnect within the closely-knit community.
Recognizing the value of such connections, Carla Arnau del Valle and Martina Mušković identified a need for more events serving the younger generation within the ESP family.
Inspired, they conceived the idea of an online event dedicated to young photobiologists, offering networking opportunities and the chance to learn from established investigators.
Presenting their vision to the ESP executive committee, they found immediate support, leading to the creation of an initiative that would foster the growth of the next generation of photobiologists within the ESP community:

The ESP Junior Meeting.

Join us online on the International Day of Light (May 16, 2024) to grow, learn, and have fun within the ESP community!

Registration and abstract submission are open:

Registration and abstract submission form

Registration and abstract submission deadline: May 1, 2024.

Abstract template: ESP Junior abstract template

2023 ESP Congress

Lyon (France), August 27 - 31, 2023