{"id":18611,"date":"2025-11-03T12:22:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nanion.de\/?post_type=news&p=18611"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:19:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T07:19:02","slug":"biophysical-society-annual-meeting-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/nanion.com\/ja\/news\/biophysical-society-annual-meeting-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Biophysical Society Annual Meeting 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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February is Biophysical Society month, and we\u2019re excited to meet you at the Biophysical Society Annual Meeting 2026 in San Francisco!<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd Find us at Booth #528.<\/strong>\u00a0See our instruments in action, discuss your research with our experts, or simply stop by for a friendly chat. We look forward to engaging conversations on ion channels, membrane transporters, and the latest advancements in biophysics.<\/p>\n

When?<\/strong> February 21\u201325, 2026
\nWhere?<\/strong> San Francisco, CA, USA<\/p>\n

Visit the conference website<\/a> to learn more<\/p>\n

Book a meeting with us during BPS 2026, or simply stop by booth #528!<\/p>\n

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SURFE\u00b2R N1 live demo sessions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Location:<\/strong> Esplanade Room 158<\/p>\n

Session 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Sunday, February 22 | 12:30 PM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n

Session 2:\u00a0<\/strong>Monday, February 23 | 12:30 PM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n

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These sessions are designed for researchers<\/strong>\u00a0interested in functional characterization of membrane transport proteins using SSM-based electrophysiology.<\/p>\n

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Session format<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Live demonstration of the SURFE\u00b2R N1<\/li>\n
  • Followed by open discussion & Q&A<\/li>\n
  • Opportunity to discuss specific transporters, substrates, and assay design with Nanion scientists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Attendance is limited. Register to secure your spot and attend the live demonstration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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    Exhibitor presentation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    \nWhen:<\/strong> Monday, February 23, 2026<\/p>\n

    Time:<\/strong> 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST<\/p>\n

    Location:<\/strong> Esplanade Room 158<\/p>\n

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    Agenda overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Electrophysiological Tools for Advancing Ion Channel and Transporter Drug Discovery\n
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      • Speaker<\/strong>: Tim Strassmaier, Director of Scientific Operations, Nanion Technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Ion Channels in Drug Discovery: Current Landscape and Future Directions\n
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        • Speaker<\/strong>: Marc Rogers, Ion Channel Drug Discovery Consultant, Albion Drug Discovery Services Ltd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Introducing the Next Generation of Automated Patch Clamp for Ion Channel Drug Discovery\n
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          • Speaker<\/strong>: Alison Obergrussberger, Director of Scientific Sales and Customer Engagement, Nanion Technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Interrogating Transporter Oligomerization and Function Using SURFE2R N1\n
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            • Speaker<\/strong>: Janice Robertson, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Washington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Find more details and information about our exhibitor presentation<\/p>\n

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              When and where find our Posters?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              Sunday February 22, 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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              • Poster B238.<\/strong> Profiling pharmacology of GPCRs by time-resolved impedance measurements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Presenter: Ronald Knox
                \nSession: Membrane Receptors and Signal Transduction<\/p>\n

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                • Poster B310.<\/strong> High throughput characterization of Channelrhodopsin-2 using an automated patch clamp system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Presenter: Tim Strassmeier<\/span>
                  \nSession: Other Channels<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Tuesday February 24, 2026<\/b><\/h4>\n
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                  • Poster B335.<\/strong> High-Throughput evaluation of PIEZO1 pharmacology using the Automated Patch Clamp M-Stim approach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Presenter: Tim Strassmeier
                    \nSession: Mechanosensitive Ion Channels<\/p>\n

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                    • Poster B314\u00a0<\/strong>SSME resolves three GABA-induced electrogenic events and GABA-coupling stoichiometry for Na+<\/sup> and Cl-<\/sup> in hGAT1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Presenter: Rocco Zerlotti
                      \nSession: Membrane Pumps, Transporters, and Exchangers II<\/p>\n

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                      • Poster B302.<\/strong>\u00a0Cold activation of TRPM8 using high throughput automated patch clamp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Presenter: Ali Obergrussberger
                        \nSession: TRP channels<\/p>\n

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                        Wednesday February 25, 2026<\/b><\/h4>\n
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                        • Poster LB74.\u00a0<\/strong>High-throughput electrophysiological methods enabling early drug discovery from native lysosomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Presenter: Ali Obergrussberger
                          \nSession: Ion Channels, Pharmacology, and Disease (Late)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

                          Drug Discovery for Ion Channels XXVI Satellite Meeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                          Date:<\/strong> Friday, February 20, 2026
                          \nTime:<\/strong> 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM PST
                          \nLocation: <\/strong>Esplanade, Room 153, Moscone\u00a0Center<\/p>\n

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                          This event is the perfect opportunity to explore cutting-edge innovations in ion channel drug discovery, from high-throughput automated electrophysiology to groundbreaking techniques and instrumentation.<\/p>\n

                          Topic of sessions include:<\/p>\n

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                          • Insights into ion channel biology<\/li>\n
                          • Innovative targeting approaches<\/li>\n
                          • Emerging therapeutic applications<\/li>\n
                          • Novel modulation strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Connect with leading experts, explore new technologies, and discuss the future of drug discovery for ion channels.<\/p>\n

                            Learn more about the satellite meeting and register here.<\/p>\n

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