Themes and Symposia

Below is a list of themes and symposia for the TERMIS-AP 2026 Conference programme

01. Cancer Modelling & Treatment

#1 | Advanced microphysiological systems for solid tumor modeling

#35 | 3D Biofabricated Models of Paediatric Bone Tumours: Advancing Translational and Preclinical Research

02. Neural Regeneration, Repair & Neuro‑Modelling

#37 | Advanced Bioengineering Solutions for Neural Repair

#31 | Synergizing Neurotechnology and Biology: Regenerative Rehabilitation Strategies for Neural Repair

03. Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic & Connective Tissue Regeneration

#66 | Novel biomaterials and cell-based approaches for in situ musculoskeletal regeneration

#39 | Biomatrix scaffold-cell composite for musculoskeletal and nerve tissue repair

#30 | Engineering Biomaterials and Stem Cell Microenvironments for Musculoskeletal Regeneration and Disease Modelling

#36 | Extracellular vesicles as therapeutics in musculoskeletal regenerative medicine

#72 | Multiscale Approaches In Tendon Biofabrication: Biology, 3d In Vitro Systems And In Vivo Models

#14 | Regenerative medicine in osteoarthritis

04. Organoids, Spheroids & Organ‑on‑Chip Systems

#50 | Bioprinting and self-organization of multicellular constructs for organ manufacturing

#84 | Engineered 3D Organ Models in vitro: Microphysiological Systems for Disease Modeling and Therapeutic Discovery

#53 | Biomaterials and Engineering Methods for Organoids Development

#70 | Engineering Functional In Vitro Tissue Models through 3D Biofabrication

#40 | Modular 3D Microtissues for Tissue Regeneration

05. Stem Cells, Cell Engineering & Regenerative Applications

#52 | Bioengineering and Stem Cells: Innovations Toward Clinical Translation

#7 | Next Generation Biomaterials for Stem Cell Culture and Differentiation for Stem Cell Therapy

#16 | Integrating Immunology into Lab-on-a-Chip Models for Tissue Engineering and Therapy

06. Cell‑Free Regenerative Strategies (Secretomes, EVs & Vesicles)

#26 | Transitioning from whole cells to cell-free technologies: unlocking the therapeutic potential of MSC-derived secrotome and cell-derived vesicles

#82 | Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles and Intracellular Vesicles: From Basic Research to Clinical Translation

#38 | Preconditioned Secretome-Based Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration

#28 | Cell-Derived Biologics for TERM applications

07. Biofabrication, Bioprinting & Engineered Tissue Constructs

#46 | Microfluidic-Enabled Bioprinting: Precision Engineering for Functional Tissue Fabrication

#88 | Multiscale biofabrication strategies in tissue engineering

#73 | Smart, Dynamic Biomaterials in Biofabrication

#18 | Structured Bioinks for Tissue Functionalization

#48 | Bioprinting vascularised engineered tissues

#13 | When light becomes structure: Holographic Bioprinting for High-Resolution Control of Cell Behavior

08. Cardiac & Vascular Tissue Engineering

#45 | Functional Microvasculature-On-a-Chip

#41 | Engineering Next Generation Heart Valves: Polymeric, Biofabricated and Tissue Engineered Solutions for Lifelong Function

#29 | Next-Generation Cellular Engineering and Cell-Derived Therapeutics for Cardiac Regeneration

09. Dental, Oral & Maxillofacial Regeneration

#55 | Immunomodulatory Strategies for Oral Tissue Regeneration

#60 | Regenerative Dentistry from Bench to Chairside

#47 | Applications of extracellular vesicles in dental diagnosis and therapy

10. Sustainable & Circular Approaches in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine

#12 | Advanced Biomanufacturing Strategies for Cultivated Meat

11. Multi‑Omics, AI & Computational Modelling for Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine

#4 | Bio-Digital Convergence: Synergizing AI, Virtual Cells and Organoids

#97 | Generative Design in Translational Tissue Engineering: From Models to Scaffolds

#9 | Decoding Biomaterials-Tissue Interactions: Genomics and Beyond for Translational Regenerative Medicine

12. Gene Therapy, Genome Editing & Molecular Regeneration

#5 | RNA Therapeutics and Gene Therapy for Regenerative Medicine

#21 | Synergizing Gene Therapy and Genome Editing for Advanced Stem Cell-Based Tissue Regeneration

13. Mechanobiology & Biophysical Regulation of Regeneration

#22 | Advanced systems for mechanobiology

#8 | Mechanobiology: Development, Disease, and Therapy

14. Skin Regeneration, Wound Healing & Tissue Repair

#83 | Decellularized Tissues: Development and Applications in Wound Healing

#56 | Smart, Patient-Specific and Integrated Regenerative Strategies for Chronic Wounds

15. Smart, Stimuli‑Responsive & Functional Biomaterials

#23 | Antioxidant Hydrogel Materials for Biomedical Applications

#62 | Bioactive Materials Designed for Regenerative Medicine

#49 | Bioadhesives for Tissue Regeneration and Repair

#65 | Biomaterials and devices capable of mitigating tissue adhesion and foreign body responses

16. GMP, Regulatory Science & Clinical Translation

#34 | Manufacturing for the Clinic: GMP Pathways for Cell- and Biomaterial-Based Tissue Engineering

#76 | Navigating GMP and Regulatory Pathways for Translational Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

#17 | Manufacturing and Design of Regulation for of Cell Therapeutics for Regenerative Medicine

17. Biomaterials Innovation for Regenerative Medicine

#68 | ECM derived Biomaterials – Transformative Roles in Advancing Healthcare

#81 | Nanofibrous Biomimetic Materials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

#69 | Nature-derived biomaterials for cell therapy

#15 | Next-Generation Biomaterials and Nanotherapeutic Platforms for Translational Regenerative Medicine

#44 | Elastin-based Materials for Tissue Repair: from Basic Discovery to Regenerative Applications

#95 | Engineering Decellularized Matrices for Biomedical Applications

#11 | Design of Biomaterial Technology Indispensable for Regenerative Medicine

#93 | Decellularized Extracellular Matrix Biomaterials for Translational Regenerative Medicine: From Native Tissues to Clinical Therapies

18. Metallic Biomaterials, Bioelectronics & Electrobiology

#6 | Advances in Biomedical Metallic Materials for Tissue

#89 | Advancing Translational Efforts for In-Dwelling Tissue-Engineered Products

#94 | Biodegradable Metals designed for tissue regeneration

#54 | Bioelectricity in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Therapeutics

#85 | Bioelectronic of Living Tissues: From Design to Function

19. Women’s Health in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine

#42 | Bridging the Gap: Tissue Engineering Strategies for Women’s Health

20. Clinical Translation & Implementation of Regenerative Therapies

#27 | Clinical Translation of Cell Therapies for Knee Osteoarthritis in Asia-Pacific: Evidence, Endpoints, and Implementation

21. Antimicrobial Materials & Host–Tissue Interfaces

#59 | Biomaterial-Guided Signaling at the Cell–Host Interface for Regenerative Medicine

#2 | Biomaterials in Ocular Applications

#64 | Nano-biointerfaces for antimicrobial and regenerative medicine applications: from lab to clinic