The Croatian Biophysical Society (HBD) is a non-profit association that operates in the fields of education, science and research. The Society's target groups are: citizens - the general population, educational institutions, educational staff, students and others.
The goals of the Society are the promotion and development of biophysical sciences, the teaching of biophysics at all levels, the application of biophysics in other scientific fields and professions, and the enhancement of the reputation and social significance of biophysics and biophysicists.
Activities
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Joint seminar of the Institute of Physics, the Ruđer Bošković Institute and the Croatian Biophysical Society: Dr. Bruno Frka-Petešić
Seminar at the Institute of Physics (joint seminar of IFS/IoPZg, IRB and HBD), Friday, September 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., 1st wing lecture hall and Zoom Self-organization of cellulose nanocrystals into nanostructured photonic materials Ph.D. Bruno Frka-Petešić Yusuf Hamied...
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2nd ARBRE Scientific Symposium, Vienna, November 12-13, 2026: Applications and abstract submissions are open
Dear colleagues, ARBRE (Association of Resources for Biophysical Research in Europe; www.arbre-biophysics.eu) is the newest and first transnational member society of EBSA. It is a society focused on technology and methods, with the aim of gathering a dynamic pan-European community...
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Christmas Biophysics Workshop (XBW 2026): December 14th – 15th, registrations are open!
Dear friends and colleagues, we are pleased to announce this year's Christmas Biophysics Workshop, which is being held for the twentieth time! The workshop will be held on December 14th and 15th, 2026 at Hotel Špik, Gozd Martuljek, near Kranjska Gora…
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Invitation to the 2nd Meeting of Young Biophysicists, November 13, 2026, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb
We are pleased to inform you that, following the successful 1st Young Biophysicists Conference last year, the 2nd Young Biophysicists Conference will be held on November 13, 2026 at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Zagreb. The conference is organized by HBD…
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Announcement of the 2nd Young Biophysicists Conference
Dear HBD members, After the successful 1st Meeting of Young Biophysicists, the Croatian Biophysical Society continues to organize a meeting intended for young researchers in the field of biophysics and related scientific disciplines. We are pleased to announce the 2nd Meeting of Young Biophysicists, which will…
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HBD regular assembly held
At the regular Assembly of the Croatian Biophysical Society (HBD), held on May 25, 2026 at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Dr. Lucija Tomačić from the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, gave a lecture titled Binary Karyotypes as a Universal Evolutionary Pattern in…
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Joint seminar of the Institute of Physics, the Ruđer Bošković Institute and the Croatian Biophysical Society: Dr. Bruno Frka-Petešić
Seminar at the Institute of Physics (joint seminar of IFS/IoPZg, IRB and HBD), Friday, September 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., 1st wing lecture hall and Zoom Self-organization of cellulose nanocrystals into nanostructured photonic materials Ph.D. Bruno Frka-Petešić Yusuf Hamied...
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2nd ARBRE Scientific Symposium, Vienna, November 12-13, 2026: Applications and abstract submissions are open
Dear colleagues, ARBRE (Association of Resources for Biophysical Research in Europe; www.arbre-biophysics.eu) is the newest and first transnational member society of EBSA. It is a society focused on technology and methods, with the aim of gathering a dynamic pan-European community...
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Christmas Biophysics Workshop (XBW 2026): December 14th – 15th, registrations are open!
Dear friends and colleagues, we are pleased to announce this year's Christmas Biophysics Workshop, which is being held for the twentieth time! The workshop will be held on December 14th and 15th, 2026 at Hotel Špik, Gozd Martuljek, near Kranjska Gora…
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Invitation to the 2nd Meeting of Young Biophysicists, November 13, 2026, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb
We are pleased to inform you that, following the successful 1st Young Biophysicists Conference last year, the 2nd Young Biophysicists Conference will be held on November 13, 2026 at the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Zagreb. The conference is organized by HBD…
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Announcement of the 2nd Young Biophysicists Conference
Dear HBD members, After the successful 1st Meeting of Young Biophysicists, the Croatian Biophysical Society continues to organize a meeting intended for young researchers in the field of biophysics and related scientific disciplines. We are pleased to announce the 2nd Meeting of Young Biophysicists, which will…
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HBD regular assembly held
At the regular Assembly of the Croatian Biophysical Society (HBD), held on May 25, 2026 at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Dr. Lucija Tomačić from the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, gave a lecture titled Binary Karyotypes as a Universal Evolutionary Pattern in…
Become a new HBD member
Due to the new Law on Associations, it is necessary to revise membership, where all current (as well as new) members need to fill out a new application form.
Students
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Christmas Biophysics Workshop (XBW 2026): December 14th – 15th, registrations are open!
Dear friends and colleagues, we are pleased to announce this year's Christmas Biophysics Workshop, which is being held for the twentieth time! The workshop will be held on December 14th and 15th, 2026 at Hotel Špik, Gozd Martuljek, near Kranjska Gora…
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Croatian Biophysical Society at the SciHill Open Day
Members of the Croatian Biophysical Society are actively participating in the open days at the SciHill, which will be held on April 17, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Institute of Physics, Bijenička cesta 46, Zagreb. At the point…
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Workshop for elementary school: “Microworld in a drop of seawater”
As part of the activities to popularize science, a workshop entitled "Microworld in a Drop of Seawater" will be held on September 19, 2025 at the Grigor Vitez Elementary School in Zagreb. The workshop will be led by Dr. Maja Levak Zorinc…
