Microphysiological systems (MPS) comprise a number of bioengineering breakthroughs that reproduce organ architecture and function in vitro. Fueled by stem-cell technologies, a broad variety of especially human models and test systems have emerged, which make relevant experimental tools broadly available through international and multidisciplinary collaborations. Conference series are a key tool to form a community and accelerate scientific developments, their implementation and global harmonization. They provide an overview on the state-of-the-art in such dynamic and diverse fields, enabling transfer learning. A global conference on MPS was identified by opinion leaders in the field as a key step forward in the maturation and harmonization of the area. 40+ international organizations and companies have teamed up for a series of annual MPS World Summits to present the latest scientific achievements, discuss the advances and challenges, and enable communication between young and newly interested scientists and pioneers of the MPS field.
The Belgian Society of Toxicology and Ecotoxicology (BelTox) will grant a 250€ Best Poster Award to a PhD student or early career investigator (≤ 40 years old) presenting her/his research work per poster as first author at the MPS2025 World Summit which will take place in Brussels, Belgium from 9 to 13 June 2025. The winner will be selected based on the results presented in the field of toxicology, scientific excellence and clarity of the poster presentation. Eligibility also includes presence during the closing ceremony of the MPS2025 World Summit, as the winner will be announced at this occasion. Candidates need to express their interest in the BelTox best poster award by sending the following documents to mieke.vanmulders@sciensano.be:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Supporting letter from the supervisor or the head of department.
- Abstract as first author submitted for poster presentation to the MPS2025 World Summit.
- Proof of registration for the MPS2025 World Summit.
- Confirmation you will attend the closing ceremony of the MPS2025 World Summit.
Deadline to apply for the award: April 1, 2025.