Porto Vibrational Biospectroscopy Symposium 2026

An international forum on vibrational biospectroscopy, data-driven approaches and translational applications that brings together leading experts in FT-IR, Raman and emerging vibrational technologies to advance clinical, food, veterinary and data-driven applications.

Acknowledgements & Support

PVBS 2026 gratefully acknowledges the support of its institutional, scientific and industry partners. Their contributions are essential to the organisation of the symposium, the development of a high-quality scientific programme, and the support of early-career researchers, thereby fostering the growth and collaboration within the vibrational biospectroscopy community.

Host & Organising Institutions

• Faculty of Pharmacy University of Porto

• UCIBIO

Organizing Committee

Institutional Framework

PVBS 2026 is developed within the scope of the Biomedical Devices and Technologies domain of the BRIDGES4HEALTH initiative.

This framework supports the international positioning of research and innovation in biomedical technologies, fostering collaboration between academia, clinical environments and industry.

Scientific & Institutional Partners

• European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)

• ESCMID Study Group for Epidemiological Markers (ESGEM)

• ESCMID Study Group for Molecular Diagnostics (ESGMD)

• The International Society for Clinical Spectroscopy (CLIRSPEC)

Industry Partners

• Clover Biosoft

• Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp.