Summer School on Biophotonics, AI and Data analysis



Summer School on Biophotonics, AI and Data analysis, organized within the framework of the Cost Action CA23125 - The mETamaterial foRmalism approach to recognize cAncer (TETRA).

The Summer School will take place from 9 to 13 June 2025 in the beautiful seaside city of Alghero, Sardinia, Italy. The event will feature a rich program of daily lessons, poster sessions, and engaging social activities, including guided snorkeling expeditions and networking dinners.

Topics include:

  • Biomedical applications
  • Microscopy imaging
  • Spectroscopic tissue characterization
  • Volumetric Imaging
  • Cancer diagnosis and treatment
  • Bioimaging
  • Biosensing
  • Artificial intelligence
  • AI-assisted imaging
  • AI-assisted spectroscopic data analysis
  • AI-assisted imaging data analysis
  • Digital pathology
  • Data analysis based on metamaterial modelling
  • Data analysis based on random media theory


Chair

Francesco Pavone, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Florence, IT

Programme Committee

Victoria Barygina, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Florence, IT
Roberto Inchingolo, European Laboratory for Non-linear Spectroscopy, IT

Keynote Speakers

  • Paul French, Imperial College London & Francis Crick Institute
  • Daniel Razansky, University of Zurich and Department of Information Technologies and Electrical Engineering, ETH, SW


Confirmed Speakers

  • Barygina Victoria, European Laboratory for Non-linear Spectroscopy, IT
  • Farsari Maria, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser – Foundation for Research and Technology, GRC
  • Gric Tatjana, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, LT
  • Larin Kirill, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Houston, USA
  • Loza-Alvarez Pablo, The Institute of Photonic Sciences, SP
  • Meglinski Igor, Aston University, UK
  • Rafailov Edik, Aston University, UK
  • Resan Bojan, Institute of Product and Production Engineering, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, SW
  • Sokolovski Sergei G., Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, Aston University, UK
  • Sokolovskii Grigorii, Ioffe Institute, St Petersburg State Electrotechnical University, RU
  • Zacharakis Giannis, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser – Foundation for Research and Technology, GRC


For more information, please contact

Prof Tatjana Gric, Action Chair, tatjana.gric@vilniustech.lt

Victoria Barygina, Science Communication Coordinator, victoria.barygina@unifi.it


DRAFT PROGRAMME

Logistics Information

Getting to Alghero

  • Alghero has a small airport where you can land your connecting flight from major Italian airports such as Rome and Milan, as well as infrequent international flights.
  • The other two airports in Sardinia (Olbia and Cagliari) are also reached by international flights, but a long transfer by train will be necessary to reach Alghero
  • More information about Sardinians airports, routes and companies can be found here.
  • The city centre is 20min taxi transfer away from the airport.
  • The school venue can also organise a shuttle transfer for you.

Getting to the School Venue

  • Hotel Calabona is on the Southern coast of Alghero, 30 min walk from the old port in the city centre.
  • Viale della Resistenza is also served by public transport that reaches the city centre in 10 - 15 min.
  • There is a free shuttle service to the Hotel from 12.30 to 15.30 and to 18.30 to 23.30.

Hotels

  • There are many hotels in the City Centre and on the Southern coast, close to the venue.
  • Alghero is a major tourist destination so we recommend you book your accommodation as soon as possible.
  • The preferred option is to stay at Hotel Calabona itself, which offers an early bird option for school participants. Hotel guests will also be able to use its pool and private beach.
  • The preferred option is to stay at Hotel Calabona itself, which offers an early bird option for school participants. Hotel guests will also be able to use its pool and private beach.
  • Hotel Calabona offers daily shuttle services for people who need to reach their hotel in the city center

Food

  • A lunch and two coffee breaks will be provided every day to all school participants.
  • Like most hotels in the city, Hotel Calabona has its own restaurant where you can have your dinner, and a restaurant in the city center (La Lepanto).
  • A social dinner at La Lepanto is scheduled for the first night at 20PM. (tbd if costs will be covered)
  • The city centre offers many venues for food and drinks.

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