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In this experiment, human mesenchymal stem cells (stained with phalloidin) and cell-adhesive microgels (stained with ATTO565 (red) and FITC (green)) self-assembled into a living microtissue. The properties of these cell-adhesive microgels are both physically and chemically tuneable. Moreover, the cell-adhesive microgels are able to direct the behaviour of the cells, for example by influencing cell fate by microgel stiffness.
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Shima SHAHRAD

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Shima SHAHRAD; Portugal
Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto

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Biography
Shima Shahrad is a promising researcher specializing in biomaterials, nanomedicine and targeted drug delivery systems. Her academic journey began with a focus on synthesizing spherical mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) using the sol-gel method, exploring their potential in drug delivery. This foundational work sparked her interest in nanotechnology applications for cancer treatment. During her master's research at Noshirvani University of Technology, Shahrad developed MUC1 aptamer-functionalized PLA-PEG nanocarriers to target lung cancer cells specifically. This innovative project demonstrated enhanced cellular uptake and cytotoxicity in MUC1-positive lung cancer cells, showcasing her ability to design advanced targeted drug delivery systems. Notably, her work in this area resulted in a publication in a prestigious Nature journal, highlighting the significance of her contributions to the field. Shahrad is a research fellow at the University of Tehran and a research scientist at i3S in Porto, Portugal. She is developing her project on miRNA delivery systems for treating skin fibrosis, focusing on therapeutic microRNA approaches to manage fibrotic skin diseases using nanoparticle-based carriers. Her diverse research experiences and commitment to advancing nanomedicine make her a promising candidate for impactful contributions to experimental molecular and regenerative medicine.

Expertise
• Skilled in cell culture methods, MTT assay, and various other cell and molecular biology techniques • Skilled in the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanoparticles and nanomaterials, such as silica nanoparticles, and polymeric nanostructures etc. • Skilled in synthesis methods, namely in ring-opening polymerization, melt condensation polymerization, single/double emulsion, and sol-gel method • Skilled in the analysis of results of FESEM, TEM, FTIR, H-NMR, N2 adsorption-desorption • Skilled in laboratory types of equipment operation, such as rotary evaporator(rotavap), zeta sizer(DLS), and UV-vis spectrophotometer • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Farsi
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7532-0637

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Partnership between ESB and iMPSS in 2025

Partnership between ESB and iMPSS in 2025

The European Society for Biomaterials (ESB) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the International Microphysiological Systems Society (iMPSS) in 2025.

As part of this collaboration, the ESB will be the guest society at the MPS World Summit 2025 (Brussels, Belgium, 9–13 June 2025), and, in return, iMPSS will be the guest society at the ESB 2025 Congress (Turin, Italy, 7–11 September 2025).

A key joint initiative will be the reciprocal sponsorship of four presentation awards:
– Four awards for outstanding presentations on biomaterials at the MPS World Summit
– Four awards for outstanding presentations on microphysiological systems and in vitro models at ESB 2025

The ESB looks forward to welcoming the MPS community to ESB 2025 and to contributing to the vibrant program of the MPS World Summit 2025!

FEMS and ESB Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Collaboration

FEMS and ESB Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Collaboration

The Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) and the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB) have formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement marks an important step towards fostering synergies between the two societies, encouraging cross-disciplinary research, and promoting joint activities that benefit their respective communities!

More details here: FEMS-ESB MoU_Press release

 

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ESBiomaterials Educational Affiliates

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Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Society (Turkey)

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Society (Turkey)http://www.biyomalzeme.org.tr

Hellenic Society for Biomaterials

Hellenic Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.biomaterials.org.gr

Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (NBTE)

Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (NBTE)http://www.nbte.nl

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German Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.dgbm.org

Polish Society for Biomaterials

Polish Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.biomat.krakow.pl

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Scandinavian Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.scsb.eu

Italian Society for Biomaterials

Italian Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.biomateriali.org

SSBRM

SSBRMhttps://ssbrm.ch

UK Society for Biomaterials

UK Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.uksb.org.uk

Iberian Society for Biomaterials & Biomechanics

Iberian Society for Biomaterials & Biomechanicshttp://www.e-sibb.org

BIOMAT (French Society for Biomaterials)

BIOMAT (French Society for Biomaterials)http://www.biomatfrance.com/

Romanian Society for Biomaterials

Romanian Society for Biomaterialshttp://www.srb.ro/?language=1

ESBiomaterials Industrial partners

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Research Instutute Davos

Research Instutute Davoshttps://www.aofoundation.org

Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence

Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellencehttps://bbcentre.eu

BIOINX

BIOINXhttps://bioinx.com

Biomedical Boundings

Biomedical Boundingshttps://www.biomedicalbonding.com

Bruker

Brukerhttps://www.bruker.com

CSEM

CSEMhttps://www.csem.ch

Exabone

Exabonehttps://www.exabone.com

Expercy

Expercyhttps://expercy.com

Fibrothelium

Fibrotheliumhttps://www.fibrothelium.com

Fluidnatek

Fluidnatekhttps://fluidnatek.com

Jellagen

Jellagenhttps://jellagen.co.uk

Journal of Materials Chemistry B

Journal of Materials Chemistry Bhttps://www.rsc.org

Merck

Merckhttps://www.merckgroup.com

Metatissue

Metatissuehttps://metatissue.com

Optics 11 Life

Optics 11 Lifehttps://www.optics11life.com

Polbionica

Polbionicahttps://polbionica.com/en

Readily 3D

Readily 3Dhttps://readily3d.com/

Regemat 3D

Regemat 3Dhttps://www.regemat3d.com

Regenhu

Regenhuhttps://www.regenhu.com

Rheolution

Rheolutionhttps://rheolution.com

Risystem

Risystemhttps://risystem.com

Scanco Medical

Scanco Medicalhttps://www.scanco.ch

Sparthamedical

Sparthamedicalhttps://sparthamedical.eu

Tissue Labs

Tissue Labshttps://www.tissuelabs.com

Upnano

Upnanohttps://www.upnano.com

WBC 2024

WBC 2024https://wbc2024.com

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Wileyhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/