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| Organizer | Institute of Physics Belgrade, Photonics Center |
| Date/time | 2026-04-28 (Tuesday), 12:00 |
| Venue | Institute of Physics Belgrade, "Dragan Popović" hall |
| Presenter(s) | Marta Bukumira (OSS) and Aleksandar Krmpot (OSS) |
| Affiliation | Institute of Physics, Photonics Centar, Biophysics Laboratory |
| Language | Serbian |
| Title | 3 in 1: imaging, surgery, electrophysiology |
| Abstract/Intro | Understanding cellular function requires approaches that can link structure, manipulation and electrophysiological response within a single experiment. This is particularly challenging in systems such as filamentous fungi, where rigid cell walls limit access for functional measurements. In this seminar, a multimodal platform will be presented that integrates nonlinear optical imaging, femtosecond laser cell surgery and patch clamp electrophysiology. The system enables precise targeting of regions of interest and controlled removal of the cell wall, allowing direct access to the protoplast. Using Phycomyces blakesleeanus as a model system, the approach addresses key experimental challenges, eliminating sample transfer and enabling measurements under near-native conditions. The instrument provides a way to directly correlate cellular structure and function, and is not limited to fungal systems, but can be applied to a wide range of biological samples requiring advanced imaging, laser-based treatment and precise mechanical manipulation. Due to its broad applicability, it has already attracted interest from both national and international research groups. The presented work was carried out within the BioPhysFUN project, funded by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, and represents a central part of the author's doctoral research. |
| Comment | Links: www.biophyslab.rs |
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With immense sadness, we inform you that our dear colleague and friend, Dr. Antun Balaž, Deputy Director of the Institute and Head of the Center for the Study of Complex Systems, has suddenly passed away. Antun died on July 4, 2025, while on a business trip in Szeged (Hungary).
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This sudden departure is a deep and irreplaceable loss for all of us. Antun was not only an exceptional scientist and leader but also a selfless colleague and a true friend. His wisdom, continuous and unwavering support, and dedication to science and the academic community have left an indelible mark and an example for us all.
Through his work and presence, Antun significantly contributed to the development of the Institute of Physics as well as the broader scientific community. He was a driving force, a person who selflessly shared his knowledge and experience, always ready to offer help and support to colleagues, young researchers, and students. He fought for a better position of science in society, as well as for a better society.
Antun made significant and globally recognized contributions to the modeling and understanding of atomic and photonic Bose-Einstein condensates, quantum physics, and mathematical physics. His contribution to the development of science was also recognized by his election as a corresponding member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts.
We particularly honor him as a distinguished member of the Optical Society of Serbia.
May he rest in eternal peace and glory.
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The Optical Society of Serbia supports the students and their justified demands.
We appeal to stop all forms of violence, including physical, political and legal violence, as well as hate speech.
As a professional society, we advocate for respect for the Constitution, laws, regulations and standards.
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Prof. Dr. Zoran Jakšić was co-founder of the ODS, its president from 2016 to 2018, member of the ODS presidency from 2014 to 2021 and an active member of the society until his last days.
Prof. Jakšić left us leaving a deep mark on optics and photonics and the development of these fields in Serbia. He made a special contribution to research in the fields of photonic crystals, plasmonics, metamaterials and their applications in sensors and detectors. He was a pioneer of this research in Serbia and the founder of the first Serbian research group for plasmonics and metamaterials.
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