A note from the Chair:
For the past twenty years, since joining the Center for Microscopy-Microanalysis and Information Processing at University Politehnica of Bucharest—now the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest—I have been actively engaged in biophotonics research, with a primary focus on high-resolution imaging and bioimage analysis. Throughout this time, in various roles ranging from doctoral student and junior scientific researcher to my current positions as PhD Supervisor in Physics and 1st Grade Scientific Researcher (Romania’s research track equivalent to Full Professor), I’ve had the pleasure of accompanying many visiting research collaborators—many of whom have become dear friends—on trips to the beautiful Carpathian Mountains, in short excursions serving as an opportunity to share a glimpse of our country’s natural beauty.
While many of our guests had a particular interest in seeing the Bran Castle, due to its legendary connection with Bram Stoker’s Dracula, nearly all were left in awe by the stunning Peles Castle in Sinaia—a stop I always insisted on including, as it remains my favorite sight in the Carpathians. Overall, these trips created not only lasting memories but also fostered highly meaningful scientific dialogue, many times culminating in collaborative research and joint publications I hold in high regard.
It was during these moments that the idea first sparked—to create a conference series held in the Carpathians, spanning the seven countries these majestic mountains cross, so that the inspiration nature offers could be channeled into scientific innovation. Now, in 2025, I am truly delighted to extend a warm invitation to scientists, innovators, developers, and industry specialists to attend the 1st edition of the Carpathian Biophotonics Meeting (CBM2025), in Sinaia, Romania.
I am confident that this event will mark the beginning of a leading international forum on biophotonics in Europe. As we look ahead to its success and future editions, I want to thank everyone who is taking part in this new biennial initiative. I’d like to close with a Romanian proverb: “The Carpathians are the spine of the country, guarding its heart”—to which this conference plans to add, “…and inspiring the biophotonics community worldwide.”
Hab. Dr. Stefan G. Stanciu
Principal Investigator
CAMPUS Research Institute &
Center for Microscopy-Microanalysis and Information Processing
National University for Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
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