The European Association of Biomedical Scientists (EPBS) successfully held its annual General Governing Body (GGB) Meeting on 5–6 November and the European Conference on Biomedical Sciences on 7 November 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.
The GGB brought together representatives of EPBS member associations to review the organisation’s activities, discuss key professional developments, and make important decisions shaping the future of biomedical science in Europe.
A New EPBS Management Body
An important moment of the GGB was the election of the new EPBS Management Body.
EPBS expressed its sincere gratitude to Fernando Mendes, Neven Sučić, Gabriele Sander, and Katja Wienmann Bramm, who concluded their service on the Management Body, for their dedication and valuable contributions to the Association.
We warmly congratulate the newly elected Management Body:
- Stephanie Meli – President
- Ivana Lakoseljac – Vice-President
- Hayley Foy-Stones – General Secretary
- Mickael Simul – Treasurer
- Joanna Andrew – Director
- Michaela Hassler – Director
- Pero Knezevic – Student Facilitator
We wish them every success in leading EPBS and advancing the biomedical science profession across Europe.
European Conference on Biomedical Sciences 2026
On 7 November, the European Conference, entitled “Advancing Excellence in Biomedical Laboratory Science,”brought together biomedical scientists, researchers, educators, and students for a day of scientific exchange, professional development, and international collaboration.
Through presentations and discussions, participants explored current challenges, emerging developments, and future opportunities in biomedical laboratory science.
Acknowledgements
EPBS extends its sincere appreciation to STSS (Sindicato Nacional dos Técnicos Superiores das Áreas de Diagnóstico e Terapêutica) for their invaluable support, dedication, and warm hospitality in hosting these events in Lisbon.
We also warmly thank organizing comitie, scientific comitie, speakers, delegates, and participants who contributed to the success of the GGB and Conference.
Together, we continue to strengthen European collaboration and advance the biomedical science profession.
