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Join biologists, bioengineers, clinical researchers, and industry professionals in Belgrade on 28-29 October for a cutting-edge conference focused on the design of human-relevant disease models. This event will explore the in vitro engineering of tissues and tissue-cell interactions, offering insights into overcoming challenges in disease model manufacturing, characterisation, and benchmarking.
Attendees will also gain a deeper understanding of the critical role these models play in drug development, pre-clinical testing, and biomedical research. Whether you're working in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or clinical research, this conference provides a unique opportunity to engage with the latest advancements and drive innovation in disease modelling and therapeutic discovery.
Alongside the Nature Conference is the AI 4 Life: Biotech Future Forum, now in its fourth year, taking place on October 27th. Hosted by the Government of Serbia and its Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and UNDP, the Forum serves as Serbia’s platform for innovation, uniting government, industry, academia, and the global community. Focused on AI and biotechnology, it explores how these technologies are shaping the future and driving progress.
Registration Benefits:
- Attendance at all scientific presentations.
- Opportunities to meet and engage with speakers.
- Access to the poster session showcasing cutting-edge research.
- Participation in networking sessions to foster connections and collaborations.
- Receipt of conference materials and resources, including an e-program book for easy reference.
- Provision of meals and refreshments, as noted on the conference program, to sustain attendees throughout the event.
Event details
28 - 29 October 2025
Belgrade, Serbia
In-Person Event
Speakers
Seung-Woo Cho
Professor
Yonsei University
Christopher J Stewart
Chair of Human Microbiome Research
Newcastle University
Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic
Professor
Columbia University
Ankur Singh
Professor
Georgia Institute of Technology
Jürgen Knoblich
Scientific Director
Austrian Academy of Science
Sarah Hedtrich
Affiliate Professor
The University of British Columbia
Matthias Lütolf
Professor
EPFL
Margherita Turco
Group Leader
Turco Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research
