General Information & Accommodation
A welcome note
From the SMPS 2025 Organizers
Modern DNA sequencing technologies have revolutionized genomics and biomedical research, but extending these techniques to routine analysis of the human proteome, particularly at the single-protein level, remains a global challenge. A highly sensitive sequencing technology, ideally addressing proteins at the single-molecule level, will create the opportunity for single-cell proteomics and real-time screening for on-site medical diagnostics, and will pave the road towards the development of a new, fast, and reliable diagnostic tool for healthcare.
Following the successful three editions of the conference “Single protein sequencing”, we are pleased to announce our fourth meeting on this topic to be held in Bolzano, Italy. (January 18-24, 2025)
Topics:
Advanced Microscopy Techniques
Proteins Labelling Strategies
Frontiers in Mass-Spectrometry Sequencing
Protein Fingerprinting Approaches
Nanopore Sensing of Proteins
Single Molecule Fluorescence and FRET
Engineered Protein Nanopores
Plasmonic Nanostructures for Proteome Biosensing
How to get to NOI Techpark Bozen-Bolzano
The NOI Techpark is South Tyrol’s growing innovation hub, thriving on the grounds of a former aluminium factory. Here companies, startups, research institutes and the university work together to achieve sustainable development.
Main entrance
The main entrance is in Via Volta 13/A 39100 Bozen-Bolzano.
By foot
Before starting the day you could have a walk from your accommodation to the NOI Techpark.
From the city center, you can walk along the Talfer river in the nature, between riverbeds, in the green or even white landscape, until you slowly enter the working world in the last section through an urban part of Bolzano.
You can start the working day fit and can relive the experience in the evening on the way back to your accommodation.
You may even have succeeded to motivate your colleagues and walk this route together in good company.
Walking distance from the city center: 45 minutes.
By public bus
If you don’t like walking or are running late, you can take the public bus.
Bus n. 111 takes you directly from the city centre to NOI Techpark. A slightly longer ride with bus n. 10B will take you close to your destination.
We recommend you download the APP südtirolmobile. There you will find all public transport connections within the city Bozen-Bolzano and of the region South Tyrol (Provinz Bozen). See some instructions of how to buy tickets online.
Bus tickets are purchasable in the app, directly on the bus (you need the exact change) or at the train stations.
The main stops names you need:
Enter them in the app or online on südtirolmobile to find your route.
DESTINATION / DESCRIPTION on südtirolmobile app
NOI Techpark Bolzano-Bolzano - Bolzano NOI
NOI Techpark unibz Faculty of Engineering - Bolzano, Ex Magnesio
Main train station Bolzano-Bolzano - Bolzano, Stazione di Bolzano
Secondary train station Bolzano Sud-Bolzano Sud - Bolzano Stazione di Bolzano Sud – Fiera
City centre Waltherplatz/Piazza Walther - Bolzano, Piazza Walther or Bolzano, Waltherplatz
General Info
SMPS CONFERENCE DATES
January 18 – 2024, 2025
CONFERENCE VENUE
NOI TECHPARK
Via Volta 13/A
39100 Bolzano
Italy
LANGUAGE
The official language of the Conference is English.
CURRENCY
Euro (EUR) is the official currency of Italy. Most places and ATMs accept major credit cards, such as MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.
TIME ZONE
UTC/GMT +1 hours (Central European Time)
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The Itaiian power supply is single phase 220 volts at 50 Hertz. Most power sockets work with double-pin European plugs.
Directions
By car: Car rental is available at the Verona, Venice, Milano and Bolzano airports. Traveling by car to Bolzano takes approximately two hours from Venice or Verona, while it takes 2 hours and half from Milan, depends on traffic.
Please use the NOI TECHPARK Via Volta 13/A address to arrive at the Venue.
By public transportation
Train: You can easily get to Bolzano using italian railways. There is a train station located downtown (easily connected to the Park via public transportation) or eventually it is possible to arrive directly at the park with the local train. Connections with all the major Italian cities are available. It is also easy to arrive by train from Germany via Austria.
Airplane: You can easily get to Bolzano using international flights (https://www.bolzanoairport.it/en/scheduled-flights-.htm). The airport is few kilometers from downtown and well connected with public transportation (bus). Other airports can be used, in particular Verona (https://www.aeroportoverona.it/en/) and Venice (https://www.veneziaairport.it/en/). From these airport is easy to arrive to the main train station (Verona porta nuova or Venezia) and from there take a train to Bolzano.
Hotel Information
The SMPS meeting organizers have secured ample rooms in the different Hotels in Bolzano (please mention the Conference when you book the room).
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON BOLZANO | MARRIOTT BONVOY (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bzofp-four-points-bolzano/overview/)
HOTEL GREIF (https://www.greif.it/en/hotel-bolzano/1-0.html)
PARKHOTEL MONDSCHEIN (www.parkhotelmondschein.com)
As a meeting attendee, it is important for you to book your hotel room in this hotel to guarantee the best accommodations and most competitive nightly rates.
Weather
In January the temperature in Bolzano can vary between -10 C (overnight) and 15 degrees during the day. Being a city at the base of the alps it is possible to find snow.
Visa Information
Some participants may require a visa to travel to Italy. Visa regulations depend on participants’ nationality and country of origin. For the most updated information regarding visa requirements, we strongly suggest that participants consult the Italian embassy or consulate in their home country or via a travel agency for specific details relating to visa requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required.
Liability and Insurance
The Conference organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of Conference participants (or their accompanying persons), either during or as a result of the Conference.
Delegates and their accompanying guests are strongly advised to purchase adequate travel and health insurance for the duration of their stay.
Contact Us
Please contact us with any question in regard to the Single Molecule Protein Sequencing 2025 meeting (SMPS2025).
Prof. Denis Garoli
Conference Organizer
Denis.garoli@unimore.it
Prof. Chan Cao
Conference Organizer
Chan.Cao@unige.ch
