Celia Duce participated as an Invited Speaker at the 5th Baltic Biophysics Conference (BBC2026), held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 8–9 October 2026. Her invited lecture, entitled “Advanced Microscopy to Decipher the Sub-Microscale Distribution of Biomolecules in Mixed Media Paint Films”, presented research on the application of advanced microscopy techniques to investigate the distribution and interactions of biomolecules in complex paint systems. Following the conference, Celia Duce also participated in “Biophysics in Italy and Lithuania: Links, Collaborations, and Opportunities”, a meeting held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Vilnius on 9 October, bringing together representatives of the Italian and Lithuanian scientific communities. The meeting, attended by the Italian Ambassador to Lithuania, Emanuele de Maigret, developed into a lively and engaging discussion on opportunities for scientific cooperation between the two countries. The Ambassador took an active role throughout the discussion, encouraging each participant to contribute ideas and suggestions, and exploring possible areas of common interest. The exchange continued during the informal reception that followed, providing further opportunities for direct dialogue and networking. The initiative highlighted the value of bringing together researchers, scientific institutions and diplomatic representatives to identify common interests and lay the groundwork for future collaborations.
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Event poster: Biophysics in Italy and Lithuania, Vilnius, 9 October 2026