On Feb 4, the Biophysical Society of China held its 2026 Branch Secretaries Meeting at the Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in Beijing.

The event was attended by over 40 participants, including President Zhang Hong, Vice-president Jiang Changtao, Secretary-general Wang Xiangxi, and other key representatives. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Secretary-general Ye Sheng.

Deputy Secretary-general Ding Guangjin provided a comprehensive analysis of the society’s branch evaluation form, focusing on key evaluation criteria to assist branches in understanding the standards. Ding also clarified new requirements in this year’s evaluation, offering detailed explanations and case studies to ensure branches fully grasp the new directives, thus supporting standardized evaluations in the future.

Following the evaluation session, representatives from five exemplary branches — the Membrane Biophysics Branch, Cryo-Electron Microscopy Branch, Biomolecular Phase Separation and Transition Branch, Molecular Imaging Branch and Cellular Calcium Signaling Branch — shared their annual work insights. They discussed strategies and unique practices on key topics such as organizational improvements, academic exchange branding, innovative science popularization and talent development. This exchange fostered mutual learning and collaboration, enhancing synergy within the society.

During the open discussion, attendees actively engaged in dialogues about operational challenges and development opportunities, contributing to a vibrant exchange atmosphere.

Concluding the meeting, Secretary-general Wang Xiangxi announced the 2025 branch evaluation results. He emphasized the branches’ critical role in the society’s structure, serving as key points for advancing disciplines and implementing member services. Wang urged branches to reflect on evaluations, identify areas for improvement, and implement meeting insights into actionable measures to enhance organizational capabilities, service quality and activity standards, thereby contributing to the high-quality development of the society and the advancement of biophysics in China.