Call for Speakers 2025
Day 1: Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Opening Remarks
Fast and affordable organ-on-chip platforms for spheroid culture and nanomaterial testing
Federal University of Rio De Janeiro
Miniaturised, contactless analysis of cell growth in microfluidics
Surflay Nanotec GmbH
Innovative nanomaterials for detection of pik3ca dna point mutations for breast cancer therapy
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Network
Disposables but GREEN
Bürkert GmbH & Co. KG
Break
Droplet-based platform for chemoradiotherapy against tumor models
Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques E.V.
Efficient material-induced activation of monocyte-derived dendritic cells releasing surface molecules, matrix metalloproteinases, and growth factors needed for regenerative tissue remodeling
Free University Berlin
Ex vivo culture alters the transcriptional responses to genetic perturbations in hematopoietic cells.
Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
Network
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Day 2: Thursday, 12 June 2025
Opening Remarks
Single cell sequencing of challenging samples
Single Cell Discoveries
TrapJet – a new approach to cell-by-cell bioprinting & dispensing
Fraunhofer Institute for Microsystems and Microengineering
Network
Bio-sensor manufacturing technologies on micro-chip level
SAW COMPONENTS Dresden GmbH
Roll-to-roll manufactured "Lab-on-Foil" system with functional hydrogels for on-chip detection of periodontal pathogens
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Break
Guest Open Workshop:Integrated Microfluidic Manufacturing: R2R, Injection Molding, and Content Loading Solutions →
STRATEC Consumables GmbH
Network
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Speaking proposal 2025
Last updated on 05.06.2025.
Efficient material-induced activation of monocyte-derived dendritic cells releasing surface molecules, matrix metalloproteinases, and growth factors needed for regenerative tissue remodeling
Free University Berlin / GERMANY
New experimental approaches for tissue repair have recently been proposed and include the application of natural or synthetic biomaterials and immune cells. Herein, fully synthetic poly(glycidyl ether) (PGE) copolymer coatings are evaluated as bioinstructive materials. Dendritic cells (DCs) are exposed to PGE brush and gel coatings of varying copolymer composition, wettability, and deformability immobilized on polystyrene culture dishes. As fully synthetic biomaterials, PGE coatings demonstrate intrinsic functional competence in instructing immature human moDCs for phenotypic activation in vitro, accompanied by the secretion of bioactive molecules, which are known to be crucial for tissue regeneration. Hence, PGE coatings hold strong potential for immune-modulating implant coatings, while PGE-activated DCs are promising candidates for future clinical cell-based immunoengineering therapies.
Ex vivo culture alters the transcriptional responses to genetic perturbations in hematopoietic cells.
Paris Lodron University of Salzburg / AUSTRIA
Ex vivo cell culture systems offer cost-effective platforms for conducting controlled biological experiments, including large-scale genetic or drug screens. However, how ex vivo conditions influence molecular pathways, both in unperturbed cells and under perturbation remains incompletely understood. Using CRISPR Perturb-seq on hematopoietic cells cultured ex vivo and in vivo, we found that ex vivo conditions produced limited cell type diversity and altered baseline transcriptional states, with reduced interferon responses and enhanced growth signatures. Importantly, CRISPR knockout effects differed between models, often mirroring pre-existing transcriptional differences. Validation in splenic immune cells confirmed these findings. Our results highlight key limitations of ex vivo models, reveal context-dependent perturbation effects, and present a test case for improving computational predictions of in vivo biology.
Single Cell Sequencing of Challenging Samples
Single Cell Discoveries / THE NETHERLANDS
The quality of single cell sequencing data is highly dependent on the quality of the starting material. However, generating single cells for single cell cell sequencing is non trivial and becomes even harder when using complex culturing systems. Different single cell sequencing methods and different processing steps are required to solve challenges presented by difficult sample types such as skin, primary tumors, or less commonly used animal samples. In this presentation I will discuss examples of how to match the right single cell method to various experiments, and highlight the logistical challenges that come with single cell sequencing work.
Submit your proposal for 2025
Date, time & venue
- Wednesday, 11 June 2025: from 9:00 to 18:00. / Thursday, 12 June 2025: from 9:00 to 17:00
- WISTA Management Conventions. Rudower Chaussee 17, 12489 Berlin, Germany.
Fees
- Academic talks: Free of charge for up to 25 minutes including Q&A.
- Product Demos: Speakers will be charged 880,-€ (VAT excluded) for up to 30 minutes including Q&A.
- There is no submission fee.
Format
- All oral presentations are in-person only. There is no virtual or hybrid option for attendees.
- There will be no poster sessions.
Language
The conference language is English.
Submission deadline
There is no set deadline to submit a speaking proposal until all open slots are filled.