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Are you working on the investigations on biological
effects of optical radiation in relation to human beings?
Why not applying to the 22. Arnold Rikli Award (10.000 € for the year 2025)?

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 23d

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@pkselbo.bsky.social @giorgiamiolo.bsky.social @amparofaustino.bsky.social @photobiology.bsky.social @grattierilab.bsky.social @bergkristian.bsky.social @antoniomonari.bsky.social @virginielhiaubet.bsky.social @frangiunti.bsky.social @maxxtrotta.bsky.social

photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 23d

Are you working on the investigations on biological
effects of optical radiation in relation to human beings?
Why not applying to the 22. Arnold Rikli Award (10.000 € for the year 2025)?

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 23d

Are you working on the investigations on biological
effects of optical radiation in relation to human beings?
Why not applying to the 22. Arnold Rikli Award (10.000 € for the year 2025)?

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 26d

You are the perfect #photobiology photographer 📷

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 26d

Such a #tetrapyrrole #TPDG discussion group surely has a lot of #photobiology in it 😋

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 26d

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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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 26d

Do not hesitate to contact us or tag us if you want us to help disseminating news about all fields and events of #photobiology!

photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 26d

One of the core goals of the ESP is to promote photobiology and all the scientific activities related to photobiology among its community and the public.

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 26d

The Communication Work Group focuses on maximizing the reach of photobiology and the activities of the Society by curating the ESP website and its social media accounts.

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · 26d

One of the core goals of the ESP is to promote photobiology and all the scientific activities related to photobiology among its community and the public.

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · Sep 9

Tell them how much the European Society for Photobiology is great 😍

Grattieri Lab @grattierilab.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Grattieri’s lab in Mainz 🇩🇪 for the #ISE2025AnnualMeeting! #InternationalSocietyofElectrochemistry #bioelectrochemistry

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · Sep 9

www.sunshinehealthfoundation.org

Home | Sunshine Health Foundation

Alerting the public to the health risks of insufficient sun exposure to improve overall health.

www.sunshinehealthfoundation.org

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · Sep 9

Allen is remembered with deep respect by colleagues and friends across the scientific community. His altruistic vision, passion, and dedication will continue to inspire the mission of SHF and all who strive to improve public health.

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · Sep 9

The #photobiology community is mourning the passing of Allen Miller (1938–2025) Founder of the Sunshine Health Foundation (SHF) passed away on August 25, 2025.
Allen built a lasting legacy in advancing public understanding of the benefits of non-burning UV exposure.

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · Sep 8

Passing the exam will entitle students to apply for the ESP supplement to the Ph.D. Degree.
www.photobiology.eu/esp-suppleme...

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · Sep 8

The next #PhotobiologySchool of the @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social will be in June 15-20, 2026 in beautiful Bressanone / Brixen
More info here:
www.photobiology.eu/photobiology...

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CNR-IPCF @cnr-ipcf.bsky.social · Sep 6

From August 24–28 2025, the 21st Congress of the European Society for Photobiology (ESP) took place in Bari. The congress provided an opportunity for exchanging ideas, fostering stimulating discussions, and building new collaborations.
@photobiologyeurope.bsky.social

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Sep 4

Plants require sunlight to survive, yet excessive exposure can cause photodamage.

Luckily a photoprotective "switch" triggers the conversion of excess solar energy to harmless heat.

Nicoletta Liguori @icfo.eu will research the mechanics involved.

👉 buff.ly/yV0qmpN

@nikinikki87.bsky.social

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · Sep 5

The pictures of the #ESPcongress2025 held in Bari last week are available on the congress webpage
See the image gallery here: bari2025.photobiology.eu
Many thanks to our fantastic photographer @josemgpereira.bsky.social 🤗

Home | Bari 2025

bari2025.photobiology.eu

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · Sep 5

Light-based technologies are powerful against pathogens!
Are you working on the topic?
Consider submit a paper to the topical issue from our flagship journal, an issue guest-edited by Nidia [email protected], João C. S. Simões and Giovanni Romano
link.springer.com/collections/...

Topical Collection on Delivering light and molecules to the pathogens: rising strategies on Antimicrobial PDT

The growing challenge of microbial resistance to conventional treatments has fueled the search for innovative, effective, and versatile therapeutic ...

link.springer.com

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photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congrats to Dr Nicoletta LIGUORI who gets an ERC Starting Grant project accepted! 👏👏👏
#MARIONETTE
@erc.europa.eu
@nikinikki87.bsky.social is one of the Young Investigator Awardee of our society and gave a fantastic lecture at the #ESPcongress2025 in Bari a few days ago

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Amparo Faustino @amparofaustino.bsky.social · Sep 1

Ze, the photogenic face of ESP, is still tirelessly working his magic on the countless photos taken during #ESPCongress2025 in Bari. Rumour has it he hasn’t blinked since the opening ceremony! @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social @josemgpereira.bsky.social

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Grattieri Lab @grattierilab.bsky.social · Aug 29

The #ESPCongress2025 has been an amazing conference, with remarkable scientific contributions, the Nobel Lecture from Prof. Martin Chalfie, many new ideas and invaluable connections!!! 🌱

I'm truly honored to take over the role of Secretary of the @photobiologyeurope.bsky.social! ✨

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