Strengthening Molecular and Cellular Biophysics as a Biophysical Niche for Africa
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Friday, Nov 06, 2026 - Friday, Nov 06, 2026 Export event
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Event Date/Time: November 6, 2026, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, (EAT) East Africa Time Time Zone Converter
Location: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kakamega, Kenya
Room: MCU 002 (BOARDROOM)
Molecular and cellular biophysics represents a rich yet vastly underutilized niche for scientific innovation across Africa. This upcoming networking event bridges this gap by bringing scholars and researchers together to unlock the potential of these crucial biophysical branches. Together, participants will explore concrete pathways to integrate these disciplines into industrial research, healthcare, academia, and biotechnology. Ultimately, advancing this sector is pivotal for driving continent-wide breakthroughs in healthcare, food security, and biotechnology.
Call for Abstracts and Posters
BPS Sponsored Networking Event 2026
We invite researchers and students to submit their abstracts for the upcoming BPS Sponsored Networking Event taking place at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) on Friday, 6th November 2026. Participation and abstract submissions are entirely free of charge.
Submissions must align with the event’s core themes, including structural biology, cellular mechanics, optical imaging, and high-throughput diagnostics. Abstracts should be structured into a single paragraph of up to 250 words within a Microsoft Word document (.docx), detailing the study's background, methods, results, and conclusions. Please include a concise title, full author names, institutional affiliations, and up to 5 keywords.
The deadline for submission is Friday, 16th October 2026, with notifications of acceptance sent by Friday, 23rd October 2026.
Accepted works will be presented during the 2:00 - 4:00 pm EAT session. Oral presentations are strictly limited to 15 minutes total (12 minutes for the talk and 3 minutes for Q&A).
Poster presentations must be printed in standard A0 size (Portrait orientation) and brought directly to MCU 002 (Boardroom) for mounting. Please email your completed abstracts directly to [email protected] with the subject line “BPS 2026 Abstract Submission - [Your Name]”.
Event Speakers
- Prof. Clovis Takembo, BPS Ambassador
- Dr. Philip Amuyunzu Mang’are, SABS Executive President
- Prof. Tsingalia
- IUPAB Speakers
- Dr. Makatian, BPS (K) Secretary
- Jusu Momoh
- Dr. Ann Thirika
- BPS Staff, Caitlin Simpson
Event Schedule
(all times in EAT, Kakamega, Kenya time)
| 8:30 am - 8:45 am |
Arrival and Registration - Mr. Giddy Wakhu and Ms. Annah Brenda |
| 8:45 am - 9:00 am |
Session Moderator: Dr. Sabella Kiprono, SABS/BPS
1. Conference guidelines and housekeeping: Dr. Bernhard Rapando Wakhu, BPS Sponsor
2. Opening remarks: Prof. Christopher Ngacho, DVC PRI
3. Dean SONAS: Prof. Elizabeth Omukunda, MMUST |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am |
Dr. Geofrey Ouma Maloba, Mr. Jack Oduogo, Mr. Aganyanya and Mr. Peter Kuloba: Survey of Equipment for Research in Molecular and Cellular Biophysics (Documentary), MMUST Kenya. |
| 9:30 am - 11:00 am |
Session Moderators: Henry Kyagulany, Uganda & Chanceline Foudji, Cameroon
1. Advanced Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy in Molecular and Cellular Biophysics: Prof. John Muoma, MMUST Kenya
2. High-Throughput Screening and Diagnostics: Prof. Hayatii Majeed, Kashan University |
| 11:00 am - 11:15 am |
Health Break, Mr. Odoyo |
| 11:15 am - 1:00 pm |
Session Moderators: Jusu Momoh Luseni, Sierra Leone & Esmel Elvice, Cote d'Voire
1. Structural Biology and Macromolecular Dynamics: Teresa Carlomagno, FRSB, Professor and Academic Director of HWB-NMR. Email: [email protected]
2. Cellular Mechanics and Membrane Biophysics: Dr. Andrae Lagomarsino, Genoa University. Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Health/Lunch Break, Mr. Abok |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Session Moderators: Dr. Makatiani, Kenya & Prof. Suleiman Bello/Dr. Oni, Nigeria
A. Cellular Mechanics and Membrane Biophysics: Speaker from University of Geneva
B. ABSTRACTS
(i). Modulation of neuronal activity by temperature and electromagnetic induction in a memristive Huber-Braun model: Tsuata Die Evodie, Cameroun
(ii). Modeling Human Adult Stem Cell Regulation: Application of Artificial Intelligence to Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation: Nsotchoua Dandji Linda Ornella, Cameroon
(iii). MMUST Probiotic Yogurt: A Scientific Innovation for Better Gut Health and Student Entrepreneurship: Lindy Sheril, Kenya
(iv). Intrinsic Defect States and Charge Storage Stability in Undoped GdTaO4: Jeffrey Som Kwale, Cameroun |
| 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Session Moderators: Dr. Philip Amuyunzu Mang'are and Liznaomy Achieng, IUPAB Representatives
About IUPAB, About SABS: Dr. Ann Thirika
About the Biophysical Society: Caitlin Simpson, BPS, USA & Dr. Clovis Takembo, BPS Ambassador Cameroon |