Thematic Meeting FAQs

The meeting will be held at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS)
Survey No. 151, Hesaraghatta, Uttarahalli Hobli, Shivakote
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560089, India

We are anticipating approximately 120 attendees.

Once you have registered for the meeting you will receive a link to a secured portal for submitting the required documentation. It is important to register early so that you can begin the visa process to ensure your participation in the meeting.

Registration includes admission to all scientific sessions and poster area, welcome reception, daily coffee breaks, lunches, and dinners. 

Meeting registrations are non-transferable. Requests for registration cancellations and refunds must be submitted in writing to the BPS Office and postmarked by July 21, 2025. No refund requests will be granted after that date. A $50 fee will be deducted from all registrations cancellation refunds. 

If you or your institution requires a receipt for registration, please send your request via email to [email protected]. Be prepared to provide your name or Membership ID number and any information your institution requires (i.e. method of payment, verification name or signature).

You can receive a Certificate of Attendance at on-site registration.

Unfortunately, meeting registrations are non-transferable.

Yes, you must have a myBPS account to submit an abstract. If you have not already created a myBPS account and password, you will need to do so before submitting your abstract.

The early abstract submission deadline is June 30, 2025, 11:59 PM (Eastern USA)

The Biophysical Society Office will email scheduling notices for early abstract submissions (to Presenting Authors only) no later than July 14, 2025. The Presenting Author holds the responsibility of notifying all authors on the abstract of the scheduling. 

No, you do not need to be a member of the Society to submit an abstract. 

Revisions for early abstract submissions must be received by June 30, 2025, 11:59 PM (Eastern USA).

The deadline to withdraw an early abstract submission is June 30, 2025. Requests for abstract withdrawal must be received in writing by the Biophysical Society via email at [email protected] from the Presenting Author’s email address. The Presenting Author's full name and abstract number must be included in the withdrawal request.

You must bring your own laptop, power supplies, and adaptors.  We also suggest you bring a back-up of your presentation on a USB drive, in case of any unforeseen technical issues.

Shared housing is included in the registration fee. You will complete a housing form at the time of registration.