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CMC2026 Programme

The preliminary scientific programme for CMC2026 is now available.

Over three days, participants can look forward to plenary and invited lectures, parallel Life Science and Material Science sessions, selected oral presentations, industry presentations, a dedicated poster session, and a varied social programme.

Explore the programme below or download the complete programme in PDF format.

Please note that the programme is subject to minor changes. Any updates will be published on this page.

We look forward to welcoming you to Osijek in September 2026!

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Scientific Programme

5th Croatian Microscopy Congress · 16–18 September 2026 · Osijek, Croatia

Updated 10 September 2026 · The full Programme Booklet will be available shortly.
Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Arrival, opening and welcome reception
14:30–16:00
Optional Pre-Congress Activities – Advance Registration Required
Option A: Guided Walking Tour of Osijek Option B: Visit to the iMScope TRIO Mass Microscope Advance registration is required for both activities, and capacity for the microscope visit is limited. Meeting points and transfer details will be communicated to registered participants.
15:30–17:00
Registration and Poster Setup
FAZOS Atrium Registration desk and poster mounting at FAZOS. Welcome coffee available.
17:00–17:10
Opening Ceremony
Aula Magna Welcome address: Petra Peharec Štefanić
17:10–18:00
Plenary Lecture
Aula Magna Sandra Bischoff SEM in Textile Science: Advances in Topological, Morphological and Chemical Characterization Material Science · 40 min lecture + 10 min discussion · Chair: Jelena Macan
Thursday 17 September 2026 · Scientific programme and gala dinner
09:00–09:50
Plenary Lecture
Aula Media Marie Vancova Volume Electron Microscopy: What It Can Reveal and What It Takes Life Science · 40 min lecture + 10 min discussion · Chair: Bruno Komazec
09:50–10:20
Coffee Break, Sponsor Exhibition and Room Change (30 min)
FAZOS Atrium · Coffee breaks sponsored by ITR-LAB
10:20–11:00

Parallel Scientific Sessions

Life Science Nanoscale and Ultrastructural Organization of Cells Aula Alta
10:20–10:45
Agnes KittelInvitedChanging Significance of Electron Microscopy in the Investigation of Extracellular Vesicles
10:45–11:00
Maja Herak BosnarSelectedDefining the Sequence Signals Governing NME6 Mitochondrial Targeting
ChairsIgor Weber and Petra Peharec Štefanić
Material Science Nanoengineering and Nanostructured Materials Aula Media
10:20–10:45
Nina DaneuInvitedAtomic Scale Insights into the Formation Mechanism and Photocatalytic Properties of SrTiO₃/Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂ Nanoplatelets
10:45–11:00
Vedran KojićSelectedMorphology of Lead Halide Perovskite Thin Films via Spin Coating and Slot-Die Coating
ChairAndreja Gajović
11:00–11:25
Coffee Break and Sponsor Exhibition (25 min)
FAZOS Atrium · Coffee breaks sponsored by ITR-LAB
11:25–12:30
Industry Presentations
Aula Media
11:25–11:55ITR-LAB · Gold Sponsor Presentation (30 min)
11:55–12:15SPECION · Silver Sponsor Presentation (20 min)
12:15–12:30Ansar-Analitika · Bronze Sponsor Presentation (15 min)
12:30–14:10
Lunch Break (100 min)
FAZOS Atrium
14:10–15:00
Plenary Lecture
Aula Media Sašo Šturm Transmission Electron Microscopy of Nanoparticle Nucleation, Growth and Dissolution: From Stardust to Nanoconfined Electrochemistry Material Science · 40 min lecture + 10 min discussion · Chair: Andreja Gajović
15:00–15:15
Coffee Break and Sponsor Exhibition (15 min)
FAZOS Atrium · Coffee breaks sponsored by ITR-LAB
15:15–15:50
Industry Presentations
Aula Media
15:15–15:35SCAN · Silver Sponsor Presentation (20 min)
15:35–15:50Biosistemi · Bronze Sponsor Presentation (15 min)
15:50–16:00
Room Change (10 min)
Transition to Aula Alta and Aula Media.
16:00–16:40

Parallel Scientific Sessions

Life Science Microscopy in Organismal Physiology and Environmental Research Aula Alta
16:00–16:25
Ivana RestovićInvitedUltrastructural and Biochemical Characterisation of the Renal Parenchyma in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) under Intensive Cage-Farming Conditions
16:25–16:40
Dunja IgrecSelectedEstablishment and Microscopic Characterisation of an In Vitro Adipogenesis Model in 3T3-L1 Cells
ChairDanijela Poljuha
Material Science Advanced Materials at the Atomic Scale Aula Media
16:00–16:25
Marin PetrovićInvitedSpectromicroscopy of Epitaxial Borophene: Synthesis, Functionalization and Heterostructures
16:25–16:40
Andreja GajovićSelectedThe Atomic Resolution Electron Microscopy Study of the WTaVCr Intended for Fusion Application
ChairJelena Macan
16:45–18:00
Dedicated Poster Session
FAZOS AtriumPoster discussions with coffee and light refreshments. Presenters are requested to remain by their posters during the session. Bruno Komazec's contribution is included as poster P18.
Friday 18 September 2026 · Scientific sessions, closing and post-congress visit
09:00–09:50
Plenary Lecture
Aula Media Iva Tolić Mechanobiology of Mitosis: Visualizing, Manipulating, and Scaling the Mitotic Spindle Life Science · 40 min lecture + 10 min discussion · Chair: Petra Peharec Štefanić
09:50–10:10
Short Coffee Break, Sponsor Exhibition and Room Change (20 min)
FAZOS Atrium · Coffee breaks sponsored by ITR-LAB
10:10–11:05

Parallel Scientific Sessions

Life Science Cell Dynamics, Cytoskeleton and Inflammation Aula Alta
10:10–10:35
Edi RođakInvitedInflammation Expands a Previously Unrecognized Osteoclast Progenitor Population
10:35–10:50
Lovro MihajlovićSelectedConfocal Microscopy Reveals F-Actin Remodelling Associated with Hepatic Lipid Accumulation Following Gonadectomy and Aging
10:50–11:05
Ivana IlićSelectedDermoscopy as an Important Tool in Everyday Clinical Practice and in the Diagnosis of Various Dermatological Entities
ChairsMaja Herak Bosnar
Material Science Functional Surfaces, Interfaces and Antibacterial Materials Aula Media
10:10–10:35
Tin KlačićInvitedAtomic Force Microscopy: A Powerful Tool for Studying Polyelectrolyte Multilayers
10:35–10:50
Suzana InkretSelectedDesigning Infection-Resistant Surfaces: Physico-Chemical and Antibacterial Characterization of Calcium Phosphates/Silver Nanoparticles Composite Coatings for Titanium Implants
10:50–11:05
Tihana ČižmarSelectedSynthesis of Multicomponent Transition-Metal Alloys and Oxides for Dual Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Applications
ChairDavor Kovačević
11:05–11:25
Coffee Break and Sponsor Exhibition (20 min)
FAZOS Atrium · Coffee breaks sponsored by ITR-LAB
11:25–12:10
Bronze Sponsor Presentations
Aula Media
11:25–11:40Nanosurf · Bronze Sponsor Presentation (15 min)
11:40–11:55ZEISS · Bronze Sponsor Presentation (15 min)
11:55–12:10AstraFokus · Bronze Sponsor Presentation (15 min)
12:10–13:40
Lunch Break (90 min)
FAZOS Atrium
13:40–14:35

Parallel Scientific Sessions

Life Science Digital, Clinical and Translational Microscopy Aula Alta
13:40–14:05
Krunoslav VinickiInvitedComputational Imaging for Routine Pathology and Cytology: Aberration Calibration, Real-Time Sparse Deconvolution and Deep Learning-Assisted Acquisition
14:05–14:20
Igor WeberSelectedInsight into the Intracellular Dynamics of Rac1 GTPases by Confocal Microscopy and Mathematical Modelling
14:20–14:35
Danijela PoljuhaSelectedCytotoxic and Genotoxic Activity of Invasive Alien Plant Extracts Reveals Their Selective Antitumor Potential in Human Cell Lines
ChairsTatjana Belovari and Nikola Bijelić
Material Science Applied Microscopy in Cultural Heritage and Textiles Aula Media
13:40–14:05
Helena Otmačić ČurkovićInvitedCorrosion of Archaeological and Art Objects: Combined Electrochemical, Microscopic and Spectroscopic Studies
14:05–14:20
Jelena MacanSelectedLight and Electron Microscopy in Research of Historical Papers
14:20–14:35
Monika VyšanskáSelectedAdvanced Light Microscopy and Digital Image Analysis in Textile Structure Characterization
ChairsDavor Kovačević and Bruno Komazec
14:40–15:00
Awards and Closing Ceremony
Aula MediaBest poster award, acknowledgements and official closing of CMC2026.
15:00–15:30
Luggage Collection and Bus Boarding
Participants joining the post-congress visit should place their luggage in the designated bus luggage compartment.
15:30
Departure from Osijek
Bus to Zagreb via a Slavonian winery.
16:00–16:40
PG Brzica Ivo – Winery Visit and Tasting
Guided tasting of local wines accompanied by traditional Slavonian products.
19:30–20:00
Estimated Arrival in Zagreb
Final arrival time will depend on the confirmed winery and traffic conditions.

Presentation Guidelines

The preliminary scientific programme for CMC2026 is now available above. Participants are kindly requested to review the programme and their scheduled presentation time. Please note that minor adjustments may still be made as the programme is finalised.

Oral Presentations

To ensure that all sessions run according to schedule, speakers are kindly requested to adhere strictly to the allocated presentation time:

  • Plenary lectures: 40 minutes for the presentation, followed by 10 minutes for discussion

  • Invited lectures: 20 minutes for the presentation, followed by 5 minutes for discussion

  • Selected oral presentations: 12 minutes for the presentation, followed by 3 minutes for discussion

Session chairpersons will monitor the allocated time. Speakers are therefore encouraged to prepare their presentations accordingly and leave sufficient time for questions and discussion.

Poster Presentations

Posters should be prepared according to the following specifications:

  • Dimensions: 70 cm wide × 100 cm high

  • Orientation: Portrait

Poster presenters are expected to be present at their posters during the scheduled poster session to discuss their work with congress participants. Further information regarding poster numbering, placement and mounting will be provided in due course.

Should you have any questions regarding the programme or presentation guidelines, please feel free to contact the CMC2026 Organizing Committee (info@mikroskopija.hr).