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23-25 September 2026
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Portugal

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Scope

PVBS 2026 addresses fundamental and applied research in vibrational biospectroscopy, including:

Vibrational spectroscopy technologies

  • FT-IR spectroscopy

  • Raman spectroscopy

  • nano-FTIR and near-field techniques

  • Optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy (O-PTIR)

Translational applications

  • Non-invasive clinical diagnostics

  • Real-time infection control and clinical microbiology

  • Agri-food safety & veterinary health monitoring

Data-driven and integrative approaches

  • Multimodal Integration & Multi-Omics Data Fusion

  • AI-driven spectral analysis and deep learning

  • Spectral databases and data augmentation

  • Digital Pathology & Clinical Decision Support

Target Audience

PVBS 2026 is designed for:

  • Senior academic researchers and group leaders

  • Early-career researchers (PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, junior PIs)

  • Clinical and translational scientists

  • Data scientists working with spectroscopic and multimodal datasets

  • Instrument manufacturers and scientific software developers

Key Features of PVBS2026

PVBS 2026 is distinguished by:

  • Technique-agnostic approach
    Integration of all major vibrational biospectroscopy modalities

  • Strong translational focus
    Bridging laboratory innovation with clinical, veterinary, and food applications

  • Expert-level forum
    Plenary and invited speakers are internationally recognised experts

  • Data-centric vision
    Emphasis on AI, chemometrics & spectral databases

  • Integrated career spectrum
    Oral and poster presentations involving early-career researchers

  • Technical excellence
    Industry-supported, data-driven hands-on workshops

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