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Manuela GOMES

Professor

PORTUGAL
Regenerative Medicine and 3D Tissue Modelling Research Group Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine, UMIB

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Biography

Manuela E. Gomes is since May 2024 a Full Professor of BioEngineering at the Institute for Medical and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) of the University of Porto and Leader of the Research Group on Regenerative Medicine and 3D Tissue Modelling at the Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB-ICBAS). Her Education started at the University of Porto (Materials Engineering) and was continued at the University of Minho (MSc in Polymer eng in collaboration with the company Isotis in The Netherlands and a PhD in Tissue Engineering in collaboration with Rice University, USA). Most of her previous career was developed at the university of Minho. She was a founder member of the 3B’s Research Group and she was the first President of the I3Bs Research Institute, funded in 2018. Previously she was Associate Professor and Vice-President of the I3Bs Research Institute of the University of Minho, Portugal.. Manuela Gomes is Fellow of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (FTERM, class 2021). She is an active member of TERMIS, haveing served as member of the TERMIS-EU Endorsement Committee (2011-2014); Council member of the TERMIS-EU (2014-2017), chair of the TERMIS-EU Communication and Outreach Committee (2016-2018), Chair of the TERMIS- Global Editorial Committee, Member at large of the TERMIs-Global, Chair of the Membership Committee and Member oft he MAL. As of this week (June 2024) she is Chair of the European Chapter of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS-EU);

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Manuela E. Gomes research interests currently focus on tendon tissue engineering strategies, namely in the development of scaffold materials and bioinks based on biodegradable natural origin polymers, stem cells sourcing and differentiation (using biochemical and physical methods, particularly magnetic stimulus). Manuela Gomes has been involved in numerous European and national/regional projects as PI or team member; She currently coordinates a Consolidator Grant (CoG) - MagTendon and a Proof of Concept (PoC) -BioCHIPS from the European Research Council (ERC), and a COST Action - TENET. Manuela Gomes is editor of 3 books and co-editor of the Tissue Engineering Encyclopaedia (Elsevier, 2019) and author of 260 full papers, 51 book chapters, 8 patents and has delivered 60 lectures in international conferences. She is Ambassador in Portugal to the European Orthopaedic Research Society (EORS).

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ResearcherID: B-6282-2009 Scopus ID: 7201712236 ORCID nr: 0000-0002-2036-6291

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PROFACTOR GmbH is an Austrian applied research and technology company that bridges scientific innovation and industrial application, with headquarters in Steyr and Vienna, Austria. It was founded in 1995 and focuses on applied production research in areas such as industrial assistive systems, robotics, automation, and additive micro- and nano-manufacturing. The company conducts research and development to advance manufacturing processes, including 3D printing and multimaterial inkjet technologies that integrate functional materials and biomaterials for medical and industrial use. PROFACTOR plays a key role in European collaborative projects, coordinating efforts to create next-generation implants and biomaterial scaffolds using multimaterial additive manufacturing for tissue engineering and personalized healthcare applications. Its work on in-vitro skin models and tissue-engineered implants supports drug testing, wound healing research, and reduction of animal testing through advanced biomaterials and scaffold fabrication. The company’s expertise spans from fundamental research to process development, material formulation, and pilot-scale technology transfer, helping translate scientific discoveries into practical solutions. PROFACTOR collaborates with universities, research institutions, and industry partners to accelerate innovation in additive manufacturing and materials science. Its interdisciplinary approach contributes to advancements in biomaterials, medical devices, and precision manufacturing for both research and industrial applications.

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FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2026 - 12–16 July 2026 - Trikala, Greece

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In the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the ESB and the Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS), the ESB is pleased to promote the FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2026 through its communication channels.

FEMS Junior EUROMAT conferences are organised on even years, giving young materials scientists the opportunity to contribute scientifically to the organisation and structure of their conference in functions such as session chairperson or workshop co-ordinator.

The FEMS Junior EUROMAT conference is the place to be for young students willing to have a direct access to one of the largest community of international experts of materials science and technology.

Each conference is based on a scientific programme sub-structured into Thematic Sessions (Areas) covering all the areas defined in the conference series, with each Symposium normally including several oral sessions, plus a number of posters.

The FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2026 will take place from 12–16 July 2026 in Trikala, Greece.

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