By Early career researchers, for early career researchers!
It is our greatest pleasure to invite you to GHENT for our two-day “BMIC meets Flanders BioImaging” event: this time we’ll meet for a vibrant mix of hands-on experience, presentation of your research, and learning from the top scientists – something not to miss!
The event is jointly organized by the Belgium Molecular Imaging Community (BMIC) – the Belgium young ESMI group and Flanders Bioimaging.
Abstract Submission & Registration is Open!
WHEN?
20 and 21 May 2026
WHERE?
GHENT
DAY1 / Hands-On part: The Core ARTH INFINITY, Ghent University Hospital, The Core, entrance 37, Corneel Heymanslaan 10 in Gent
DAY 2 / Presentations (BMIC Congress): Sint-Pietersabdij, Sint-Pietersplein 9 in Gent
You can sign up for day 1 & 2 or for day 2 only.
WHAT?
In continuation of the successful local BMIC conferences in 2018, 2020, and 2022 (together with DyMIC), we are excited to team up with Flanders BioImaging and invite you in 2026 to a two-day event, combining hands-on training with presentations of cutting-edge Belgian research:
- Day 1: Hands-on Workshops
Participants will dive into practical sessions covering key imaging modalities such as SPECT/PET, CT, and MRI, guided by experts in the field. - Day 2: Dive Deep into Imaging Science – BMIC Congress
The second day features the scientific programme, including poster sessions and oral presentations from abstract submissions, showcasing recent advances and exciting new research in molecular imaging.
This meeting promises a unique mix of training, networking, and scientific exchange –
be part of it!
Abstract Submission
Deadline for submission is 11 March 2026
To prepare your submission, please have the following information ready:
- Title
- List of authors that contributed to the work presented in the abstract. The presenting author is the submitting author. The presenting author must be certain that all co-authors are aware of the content of the abstract before submission.
- Affiliation of all contributing authors, including research group, university/organisation, city, country.
- The abstract body is limited to 3000 characters and must consist of the following structure:
Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions, Acknowledgement/References. - One figure (picture, graph or table) can be included in the abstract. You may upload the figure in JPG format only, with a maximum file size of 2 MB.
Programme Overview
DAY 1 | Hands-On & Learn from the Best
Day 2 | Present your Work!
Who we are and why you should join
We are the young Belgium Molecular Imaging Community (BMIC): a pioneering imaging science community in Belgium run by early-career researchers who promotes the formation of a strong network of ECR’s working in the broad and multidisciplinary field of imaging science. Since its foundation in 2015, BMIC has been the driving forces of the young ESMI initiative.
We are particularly offering MSc/PhD students and early career post-docs an easy and informal entry into the broader international imaging community. In this sense, BMIC pursue to attract young imaging scientists to the “mother” society – the ESMI.
Contact
BMIC Leadership
BMIC(at)esmi-insight.eu
Timeline
- 13 February | Opening of Registration
- 11 March | Deadline Abstract Submission
- 13-19 March | Review Period
- 3 April | Notification to Presenters
- 14 April | Early Bird Registration Deadline
- 5 May | Deadline for Registration!
Organizers
- Belgium Molecular Imaging Community (BMIC) – the Belgium young ESMI group
- Flanders Bioimaging