March 2026

Greetings from Africa

I am Ranel Venter, the newly appointed Africa representative for ISB. It is a privilege to serve in this capacity, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to expanding the presence of ISB across Africa.

I am an emeritus professor from Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Teaching biomechanics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, research supervision, and international collaborations in the field provided me with opportunities to build strong networks over the years. I trust that these experiences will prove valuable in advancing our goal of expanding the footprint of the ISB.

I am currently establishing contact with academics and researchers in biomechanics across Africa. Please reach out to me if you are from Africa and involved in biomechanics, or want to become part of this Africa initiative, or share some helpful ideas at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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CNB Special Issue in Journal of Biomechanics — Now Accepting Submissions

Submissions are now open for our special issue in the Journal of Biomechanics:

“Muscle–tendon mechanics across species”, co-edited by Jonas Rubenson, Taylor Dick, and Huub Maas.

This issue will feature contributions from the CNB Satellite Meeting held in July 2025, but we also warmly welcome submissions from researchers who did not attend the event.

We look forward to your contributions!

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The Executive Council of the International Society of Biomechanics is now inviting applications to host the 2029 Congress. Applications are due April 15, 2026 (extended from March 31) and the official application guidelines can be found here: congress2029.pdf

Please contact the President-Elect, Brent Edwards, for any questions This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Greetings everyone,

Just a quick update from the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) officer. We had our first IDEA committee meeting this year, and it was fabulous. Our committee is composed of (by alphabetical order):

• Ana de Sousa, Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Instituto Químico de Sarrià, Universitat Ramon Llull, Spain
• Anne Koelewijn, Associate Professor at Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
• Erica Bell, co-founder of Black Biomechanists Association and researcher at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware, USA
• Jazmin Cruz, co-founder of Latinx in Biomechanix, Research Partner at Texas Tech University, USA
• Julie Choisne, IDEA officer and researcher at the University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Morgan Dalman, Post-doctoral researcher at the University of Virginia, USA

I deeply appreciate your stepping forward to serve on the IDEA committee. Your willingness to contribute your insight and energy, in addition to your regular responsibilities, is truly inspiring and makes a meaningful difference.

If you are also interested in joining the committee, please reach out to me: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Hope to see you at the World Congress of Biomechanics in Vancouver.

Julie Choisne

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Dear Colleagues,

Few months left until meeting you at the ISG Conference in Lyon, taking place on June 2–3, 2026!

We are pleased to invite you to the International Shoulder Group (ISG) Congress 2026, taking place in Lyon, France, on Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd June 2026. This international scientific meeting will bring together researchers, clinicians, and students to share the latest developments in shoulder biomechanics, clinical assessment, and surgical innovation. This congress is organised under the patronage of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB).

Located in the heart of Europe, Lyon is France’s second-largest metropolitan area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With over 2,000 years of history, a vibrant cultural life, and world-renowned gastronomy, the city offers an inspiring setting for scientific exchange. It is also a major university hub, home to more than 200,000 students.

The congress will be held at the Faculty of Sport Sciences, just 10–20 minutes from Lyon’s historic centre. The venue includes a 198-seat amphitheatre, several rooms for parallel sessions, a spacious hall for posters and exhibitions, and areas for networking and meals.

Over the course of two days, the program will feature keynote lectures, podium sessions, and round tables on topics such as motion analysis, clinical biomechanics, ergonomics, sports, rehabilitation, muscle, and tissular biomechanics, a poster and award session, student mentorship lunch, a collaborative open challenge, and a guided tour of Old Lyon, followed by the conference dinner.

We expect up to 150 participants, with a strong emphasis on clinical relevance and international collaboration. Efforts are underway to support the participation of underrepresented regions, including developing nations.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lyon for an engaging and memorable ISG Congress.

For full details, visit the congress website ( https://isg-2026.sciencesconf.org/ )

Isabelle, Yoann & Florent

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International Women in Biomechanics (IWB) is a global nonprofit working to strengthen the biomechanics community by uplifting women and other underrepresented genders in the field through support, visibility, and allyship. Each year, IWB hosts in-person conference events, along with monthly virtual meetings and quarterly book clubs that foster mentorship, collaboration, and discussion across career stages. IWB also supports award nominations for women in biomechanics across multiple societies, and provides Career Development Awards, distributing over $3,000 in its first year. IWB also maintains a growing repository of professional and teaching resources for the biomechanics community. We invite our ISB colleagues to join or renew your IWB membership for 2026 and help us continue building a more connected and inclusive biomechanics field.

IWB membership runs on a calendar year is offered at three levels:

• Professional Members (10 USD)
• Trainee Members (5 USD)
• Supporter/Ally Members (5 USD)

Learn more or join: https://www.intwomenbiomech.org/membership

If membership costs are a barrier for any reason, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Dear students,

I hope the year has started well for all of you. The beginning of a new year often brings fresh goals, new projects, and renewed motivation. I hope many of the plans you set for yourselves are already taking shape.

With spring just around the corner, the biomechanics community is also becoming more active, with several conferences, grant opportunities, and discussions emerging across our networks.

In this update, you will find upcoming events and deadlines, opportunities for students, highlights from the ISB Student Channel, and information about a new mentorship initiative currently being explored within the society.

Upcoming events and deadlines

Jobs and Positions

The Biomch-L community continues to share opportunities for students and early career researchers. Current openings include:

• Potential candidates for PhD scholarships 2026 - Lisbon, Portugal
• Funded PhD (UK students only) - London, UK
• Fully funded PhD position - Delft, Netherlands
• Fully-funded PhD position - North Carolina, USA
• Funded MSc/PhD Opportunity (Open to Canadian students) - Kingston, Canada

Highlights from the ISB Student Channel

Alongside upcoming opportunities and positions, we are also sharing reflections and resources through the ISB Student Channel on Biomch-L. Two recent posts may be of interest:

1. What scientists can learn from performers (and a stand-up comic): This post reflects on how scientists can learn from performers such as comedians, musicians, and actors to improve their presentations.
2. The Global PhD Landscape 2025: What students around the world are saying: This post highlights insights from a global survey of PhD students and early career researchers.

New Initiative: Mid-Career Mentorship Pilot

We are also exploring a new Mid-Career Mentorship Initiative aimed at supporting members who are navigating important career transitions. To support our community at this stage, this pilot initiative aims to connect ISB Fellows with mid-career members and other strategic groups who are seeking guidance on their next academic or professional steps. Through this initiative, participants may receive support on topics such as:

• Faculty positions
• Promotions and career progression
• Grant applications
• Building high-profile collaborations

At this stage, we are assessing interest and gathering feedback to shape the next steps of the initiative.

If you come across opportunities, resources, or ideas that could benefit other students, please feel free to share them through the ISB Student Channel. Additionally, you can contact me at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Wishing you a productive and inspiring spring, and I look forward to connecting again in the next update.

All the best,

Elisa Romero Avila
ISB Student Representative

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Title: Musculoskeletal Simulations Across Species

Date: 16 April 2026

Time: 04:00 New York / 09:00 London / 10:00 Central Europe / 13:30 India / 17:00 Tokyo / 18:00 Sydney

Format: Zoom

Registration: https://tinyurl.com/cnbSymposium

Refer to the symposium flyer for additional details.

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Dear ISB community,

It feels like we just welcomed the new year, and already we are stepping into March. Time moves fast and in science, momentum matters. As I write this blog, I am reminded that being part of a society like ISB is not only about membership status. It is about choosing to stand where ideas move, where collaborations begin, and where opportunities can find us.

So, let me ask you a question: What opportunity are you preparing yourself for this year?

Opportunities rarely arrive by accident. They tend to reach those who are connected, engaged, and ready to act when the moment comes.

ISB is more than a structure. It is a network of people who believe that biomechanics has the power to improve lives through health, sport, technology, education, and inclusion. Every grant, every award, every congress session and every initiative proposed exists because someone invested time to create space for growth.

And growth does not happen in isolation.

Over the past months, I have been involved not only with ISB activities but also with committees in other scientific societies. Observing how communities function from inside, one thing becomes very clear: opportunity grows where participation exists. Where engagement is active. Where members do not wait - but contribute. Where members have voice.

This is especially important for colleagues from Economically Developing Countries and other underrepresented regions and groups. Around the world, societies are working to reduce barriers, create inclusive structures, and expand access. ISB is part of this movement. But inclusion is not only about offering programs. It is about participation.

When I recently shared information about the upcoming Latin American Congress of Biomechanics, colleagues immediately volunteered to contribute and even cover their own travel costs. That spirit reflects something powerful: when people feel connected to a scientific community, they do not only receive - they give.

This is the culture we want to strengthen.

I have always liked the word opportunity. Its Latin origin, ob portum veniens, refers to a favorable wind guiding ships safely into harbor. A good wind alone is not enough. The ship must be prepared. The crew must be ready. The direction must be clear.

Preparation transforms possibility into reality. And I am confident that in 2026, ISB is creating many winds. There will be global events such as National Biomechanics Day, the Latin American Congress of Biomechanics, the 10th World Congress of Biomechanics, and the 19th International Symposium on the 3-D Analysis of Human Movement in Cape Town. There will be regional activities, local initiatives, and technical group meetings. There will be online mentoring sessions with ISB Fellows. There will be travel grants, research recognition, and new platforms for exchange. And beyond events, there will be a fully renewed ISB website and Biomch-L forum - modern spaces designed not just to inform, but to connect.

I sincerely hope that during 2026 we will have the opportunity to meet somewhere in the world where biomechanics brings us together.

But opportunities do not sustain themselves.

To maintain momentum, we need intellectual, personal, and financial commitment. Membership renewal is not simply a transaction; it is a statement that this community matters. But beyond that, with the launch of our new website and forum, we will also present our renewed ISB sponsorship model. This new model reflects a commitment to supporting ISB’s strategic initiatives and the global advancement of biomechanics. We are working to build meaningful, multi-year partnerships that allow ISB to expand member benefits and create even more opportunities for our community.

And just to show that engagement can lead to unexpected experiences: three times in my life, participation in biomechanics conferences coincided with attending legendary rock concerts - Queen in Dublin, Foo Fighters in Milwaukee, AC/DC in Chile. Of course, this is a spurious correlation. But it reminds me that when we move, when we participate, when we travel for science, life also happens around us. Looking ahead to ISB 2027 and ISB 2029, I am excited about what is coming.

Have you also had the opportunity to, by accident, combine biomechanics and rock concerts? I would love to hear about that.

Biomechanics connects. Biomechanics creates. Biomechanics moves.

Never forget: when you become a member of ISB, you are not only adding your name to a list. You are strengthening a global network that supports students, empowers researchers, and advances biomechanics worldwide.

Let us continue building momentum together.

Felipe Carpes
ISB President
Federal University of Pampa, Brazil

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The 3D Analysis of Human Movement Society will host its biennial 3D Analysis of Human Movement Symposium 2026 (3DAHM 2026) in Cape Town, South Africa, from 28–30 October 2026, bringing together researchers, engineers, clinicians, and industry innovators driving advances in the science and technology of human movement analysis.. The symposium provides a platform for presenting cutting-edge research, exploring emerging technologies, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across biomechanics, clinical movement analysis, sports science, and rehabilitation.

This year’s theme, "From Lab to Life: Innovation in 3D Biomechanics for Health, Sport and Society", highlights the growing translation of movement science beyond the laboratory to applications in healthcare, performance optimisation, assistive technologies, and broader societal wellbeing.

Established in 1991 and operating as a technical group of the International Society of Biomechanics, 3DAHM has developed a reputation as a focused and highly interactive scientific meeting. The symposium brings together experts working at the intersection of biomechanics, motion capture technology, computational modelling, and industry innovation. Its format promotes meaningful engagement between researchers and technology developers, enabling deeper scientific discussion and collaboration.

A defining feature of 3DAHM is its specialised focus on three-dimensional motion analysis; the science, technology, algorithms, and applications used to capture, model, and interpret human movement. Unlike larger conferences where technology may be peripheral, 3DAHM integrates industry directly into the scientific programme. Engineers, software developers, and researchers engage in discussions on system architecture, validation, measurement accuracy, and the future development of movement analysis technologies.

The symposium’s deliberately intimate and technical structure creates space for in-depth methodological exchange. Key discussions address markerless versus marker-based motion capture, real-time processing pipelines, machine learning integration, and multi-modal data fusion incorporating IMUs, force plates, EMG, and imaging. These conversations are central to advancing methodological rigour, reproducibility, and innovation in human movement research.

The 2026 programme will feature keynote presentations from internationally recognised leaders working at the interface of biomechanics, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Confirmed speakers include Mackenzie Weygandt Mathis, Assistant Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne and co-founder of DeepLabCut, a widely used open-source platform for markerless motion capture using machine learning; Ziyun Ding, Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Birmingham, whose research investigates muscle–tendon and neuromusculoskeletal adaptations to ageing and chronic conditions; and Amir Patel, Associate Professor in Robotics and AI at University College London, recognised for pioneering work in bio-inspired robotics.

Importantly, the abstract submission deadline has been extended to 17 April 2026. Contributions are welcomed across several themes, including musculoskeletal modelling, prosthetics, sports biomechanics, clinical biomechanics, biomedical engineering, and emerging machine learning approaches.

Hosting the symposium in Cape Town also offers delegates the opportunity to experience one of the world’s most iconic destinations, where dramatic landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and world-class hospitality provide a memorable setting for scientific exchange.

For more information and to submit your abstract, please visit: https://3dahm2026.com

Abstract deadline: 17 April 2026.

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• President's Blog

  • President's Blog

• Pressing matters

  • Call for applications to host the XXXII ISB Congress in 2029

• Student's Corner

  • Updates from the Student Representative

• Technical Groups and Initiatives News

  • CNB Special Issue, J Biomech
  • CNB Virtual Mini-Symposium Series
  • International Women in Biomechanics Membership
  • Updates from the IDEA officer

• Symposia

  • ISG Conference Lyon, June 2-3 2026
  • Symposium: 3D Analysis of Human Movement Society

• ISB Executive Council

  • Greetings from the Africa Representative