About

Breakthroughs in cell technologies, materials science, and biofabrication methods, particularly 3D bioprinting, have laid a foundation for large-scale manufacturing of tissues and tissue-related products. Attendees of this conference will learn from industry and academic experts on what will be needed to bring biofabrication from its current prototype stage to reproducible, manufactured tissue products. Short talks, discussions, a poster session, and brainstorming sessions will include topics covering bioprinters, biofabricators, bioreactors, and sensors for real-time, monitoring. Afternoon sessions offer a choice of the speakers sharing their success in merging engineering tools and principles with stem cell biology or industry-related talks and discussions. .

A Note From the Conference Organizers

"We would like to give a special welcome and thanks to all of you that are attending the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Needs for Biofabrication of Engineered Tissues and Organs. We are excited to have you in attendance of this years virtual events. We hope you enjoy the conference and look forward to seeing you in person next year!"

Angela Panoskaltsis-Mortari, PhD Director, UMN 3D Bioprinting Facility

"Welcome to the 8th Stem Cell Institute/Engineering Joint Symposium. This forum provides an opportunity for us to share our research, identify complementary and aligned expertise and interests, and brainstorm about potential collaborations. Increasingly stem cell biology research is requiring the consideration of engineering principles, whether it is in the context of intracellular signaling networks, stem cell-derived cell therapies, cancer and tumor biology, scale up of cell culture methods, 3D bioprinting, organoid development, or construction of 3D scaffolds to enhance and support stem cell differentiation and tissue formation. So let's put our minds together to seize the exciting possibilities that stem cell biology and engineering can address in concert."

Brenda Ogle, PhD
Director, UMN Stem Cell Institute

Susan Keirstead, PhD
Administrative Co-Director, UMN Stem Cell Institute

Bronze Level