The 10th annual meeting of the Biophysical Society of Canada (BSC) was held from May 20-23 2025, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
The Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Canada (BSC) is an essential vehicle for the dissemination of current research in the field of biophysics. It highlights recent contributions of biophysical approaches to molecular and cellular biology, biotechnologies, medicine, drug discovery, biosensor technology and materials science. Each year, this meeting attracts over 200 trainees and researchers from across Canada, fostering networking and collaborations by allowing in person discussions between often geographically distant research groups.
This year (2025) marked the 10th anniversary of the Annual Meeting of the BSC, a cause for celebration and reflection on the future of the field. Scientific sessions were planned to include a number of topics, from single molecule to tissue biophysics, and to cover theoretical, experimental and computational approaches. For the first time this year, the meeting included a workshop on biophysics teaching and communication.
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the BSC took place at McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario), on a green walkable campus adjacent to a river-mouth wetland at the western end of Lake Ontario. Less than 1 hr from Toronto international airport, Hamilton offers a variety of nature walks featuring waterfalls. It is also adjacent to the Niagara region, allowing day trips to Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Shaw Festival, and a great many wineries.
BSC 2025 was an in-person, 4-day single-track meeting designed to maximize interactions between participants and foster a sense of community. The meeting started with a trainee symposium on May 20th, both organized and aimed at trainees, followed by an opening reception. The next 3 days, May 21-23, were a mix of invited and contributed lectures, poster sessions and exhibits by companies.
