Bringing Together the Global Magnetic Resonance Community

EUROMAR-ISMAR 2027 continues a long tradition of international conferences dedicated to magnetic resonance, bringing together researchers from all areas of NMR, EPR, MRI, hyperpolarization, imaging, instrumentation, and related fields.
The joint conference combines the heritage of two major scientific organizations: the European Magnetic Resonance Meeting (EUROMAR) and the International Society of Magnetic Resonance (ISMAR).
 

EUROMAR
 

EUROMAR is the annual conference of the European magnetic resonance community and operates under the umbrella of the Groupement AMPERE.
The conference was created in 2005 through the merger of three major European meeting series:

• the European Experimental NMR Conference (EENC);
• the AMPERE Congress;
• the annual magnetic resonance meetings organized by the British NMR Discussion Group.

This unification created a single annual conference covering all aspects of magnetic resonance, from fundamental physics and methodology to chemistry, biology, medicine, and materials science.
Since its creation, EUROMAR has been hosted in different European cities and has become the largest annual magnetic resonance meeting in Europe.
 

ISMAR
 

Founded in 1971, the International Society of Magnetic Resonance (ISMAR) is the leading international organization representing all branches of magnetic resonance.
For more than five decades, ISMAR has promoted scientific exchange across disciplines including physics, chemistry, structural biology, materials science, medicine, and engineering.
ISMAR conferences have historically been organized every three years and, since 2013, every two years. Hosted across Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania, these meetings bring together researchers from around the world to discuss the latest developments in magnetic resonance science and technology.
 

Joint EUROMAR-ISMAR Conferences
 

The combination of EUROMAR's broad European community and ISMAR's global reach creates a unique scientific forum spanning all disciplines and continents.
Previous joint conferences include:
Florence, Italy (2010)
Berlin, Germany (2019)EUROMAR-ISMAR 2027 in Lyon continues this tradition, providing an exceptional opportunity to bring together the worldwide magnetic resonance community in one of Europe's most active scientific regions.
 

A Tradition of Magnetic Resonance Excellence
 

France has played a prominent role in the development of magnetic resonance since the earliest days of the field. From pioneering theoretical work in nuclear and electron spin physics to modern advances in structural biology, imaging, hyperpolarization, and instrumentation, French scientists and institutions have contributed to many of the milestones that have shaped contemporary magnetic resonance.
The modern era of French magnetic resonance can be traced back to the pioneering work of scientists such as Anatole Abragam, Ionel Solomon, and Maurice Goldman, whose contributions helped establish many of the theoretical foundations of NMR and EPR. Together, they developed one of the world's leading centres for magnetic resonance research at CEA Saclay, laying the groundwork for generations of scientific innovation. France's magnetic resonance heritage is also closely linked to the broader tradition of magnetism and condensed-matter physics represented by figures such as Louis Néel, Nobel Laureate in Physics and founding director of the CEA centre in Grenoble.
During the following decades, major investments by the CNRS, CEA, universities, hospitals, and research organizations fostered the development of a vibrant and highly interdisciplinary magnetic resonance landscape. French researchers contributed to major advances in multidimensional NMR spectroscopy, biomolecular structure determination, materials characterization, MRI methodology, hyperpolarization techniques, pulsed EPR, and high-field instrumentation.
France has also played a leading role in the development of ultra-high-field magnetic resonance. In 2009, Lyon became home to the world's first 1 GHz NMR spectrometer, marking a major milestone in the evolution of high-field spectroscopy. More recently, the country has contributed to advances in ultra-fast MAS NMR, dissolution and MAS-DNP, pulsed EPR, and ultra-high-field MRI, including the development of the unique 11.7 T Iseult human MRI system.
Today, France hosts one of the highest concentrations of advanced magnetic resonance facilities in Europe, including more than sixteen ultra-high-field NMR spectrometers operating above 17.5 T (including a 1.2 GHz instrument), nine pulsed EPR facilities, seven ultra-high-field preclinical MRI installations, and three clinical 7 T MRI systems, with additional facilities under development. Together, these infrastructures provide an exceptional environment for innovation across the full spectrum of magnetic resonance research.

 

A Dynamic and Well-Organized Magnetic Resonance Community
 

Today, France is home to one of the largest and most diverse magnetic resonance communities in Europe. Present in nearly all major universities and research organizations, the community encompasses researchers, engineers, clinicians, and industrial scientists working across the full range of magnetic resonance, from fundamental spin physics to biomedical imaging and industrial applications.
More than 800 researchers and engineers are active in magnetic resonance across over one hundred laboratories, research platforms, hospitals, and industrial centres. This breadth of expertise has fostered a highly interdisciplinary culture in which physicists, chemists, biologists, physicians, materials scientists, and engineers routinely collaborate to address major scientific and societal challenges.
French magnetic resonance research is supported by a dense network of national infrastructures, scientific societies, thematic networks, and training initiatives. Three major scientific associations contribute to the animation of the community:

• GERM (Groupe d'Étude de Résonance Magnétique), dedicated primarily to NMR and related spectroscopies;
• A-RPE (Association de Résonance Paramagnétique Électronique), representing the EPR community;
• SFRMBM (Société Française de Résonance Magnétique en Biologie et Médecine), focused on MRI and biomedical applications.

These organizations coordinate annual meetings, thematic workshops, training schools, prizes, and outreach activities, helping maintain strong interactions between the different branches of magnetic resonance.
The community also benefits from major national research infrastructures, including Infranalytics for analytical infrastructures and France Life Imaging for biomedical imaging, which provide access to state-of-the-art facilities and foster collaborations at both national and international levels.
Strong interactions with industry further contribute to the vitality of the French magnetic resonance ecosystem. Partnerships with major pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, instrumentation, energy, and healthcare companies ensure that advances in magnetic resonance continue to translate into societal and economic impact.
This collaborative spirit, combined with a long tradition of scientific excellence, has made France a regular host of major international meetings and a leading contributor to the global magnetic resonance community.

 

Lyon 2027
 

Hosting EUROMAR-ISMAR 2027 in Lyon represents the convergence of two remarkable traditions: the long-standing scientific heritage of magnetic resonance in France and the international history of the EUROMAR and ISMAR conference series.
Located at the heart of one of Europe's most active magnetic resonance ecosystems, Lyon provides an ideal setting for bringing together researchers from across the world to discuss the future of the field. The conference will benefit from the exceptional scientific environment of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, which hosts world-leading expertise in NMR, EPR, MRI, hyperpolarization, structural biology, materials science, chemistry, medicine, and instrumentation.
Beyond scientific excellence, Lyon offers a unique combination of accessibility, cultural heritage, gastronomy, and quality of life. As a UNESCO World Heritage city and a major European centre for research and innovation, it provides an inspiring environment for scientific exchange and collaboration.
EUROMAR-ISMAR 2027 will bring together the global magnetic resonance community to celebrate past achievements, explore emerging opportunities, and shape the future of magnetic resonance science and technology.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lyon from 4-8 July 2027.