From Organ on Chip Innovations to Policy Roadmaps: Highlights from EUROoCS2024

Written by Anas Munir & Mara Lucchetti The 2024 edition of EUROoCS Conference concluded in Milan after three days of bustling activity in the field of Organ-on-Chip (OoC) and microphysiological systems. The packed programme which continued from 3rd July to 5th July, included keynotes from the industry and academia, national Organ-on-Chip initiatives and discussions[…]

Digital lectures: Andries van der Meer (17 September 2024)

We are excited to announce that Andries van der Meer will present the recently published CEN-CENELEC Focus Group Organ-on-Chip Standardization Roadmap at the upcoming EUROoCS Digital Meeting! This roadmap is a significant milestone, marking the first step towards developing an ISO standard for Organ-on-Chip technology. It highlights a crucial advancement in harmonizing and advancing[…]

Launch international Organ-on-Chip Standardization Roadmap at EUROoCS 2024 – First Step Towards ISO Standard?

On the first day of the conference of the European Organ-on-Chip Society (EUROoCS) from July 3-5 2024 in Milan, the international Organ-on-Chip Standardization Roadmap has officially been launched. Andries van der Meer (UTwente and hDMT, The Netherlands), chair of the Focus Group Organ-on-Chip (FG OoC) and also chair of EUROoCS presented the roadmap for[…]

EUROoCS2024 Early bird registration deadline extended to May 1st!

The EUROoCS Annual Conference organizers have announced an extension of the Early Bird Registration deadline until May 1st. This provides prospective attendees with additional time to secure their participation in the prestigious event. Scheduled to take place in Milano, Italy, from July 3rd to July 5th, 2024, the conference offers a platform for industry[…]

EUROoCS Announces Upcoming Digital Lectures on Cutting-Edge Organ-on-Chip Research

The European Organ-on-Chip Society (EUROoCS) is set to host a series of digital lectures on April 23rd, from 17:00 to 18:00 CET, featuring prominent researchers in the field of organ-on-chip (OoC) technologies. Cecilia Palma, from Politecnico di Milano, will lead a session titled “A Compartmentalized Joint-on-Chip Model to Unravel the Contribution of Cartilage and[…]

EUROoCS2024 Registration Now Open!

The EUROoCS2024 Conference is a scientific meeting fostering worldwide delegates active in the field of organs-on-chip and microphysiological systems. EUROoCS2024 will showcase the latest scientific advancements in the field and favour discussions on technological, industrial and regulatory challenges/opportunities. Topics such as (multi)-organ and disease models, organoids-on-chip, PK/PD modelling, technology platforms, read-out assays, standardization and[…]

F.A.Q. – Annual meeting

Digital lectures: Gianni Ciofani (28 March 2024)

Join us for the upcoming EUROoCS digital meeting on March 28th, where we will delve into the fascinating realm of biomimetic barriers-on-a-chip for modeling the brain cancer microenvironment. Our esteemed speaker, Dr. Gianni Ciofani, will guide us through this innovative approach, shedding light on its potential applications and implications. Speaker: Gianni Ciofani, Ph.D. Subject:[…]

Digital lectures: EUROoCS young investigators

EUROoCS Digital Meeting: Insights from Young Investigators! Mark your calendars! The second EUROoCS digital meeting is just around the corner, and it promises to be an enlightening experience. Join us on Tuesday, February 27th, from 17:00 to 18:00 CET for a captivating session featuring three inspiring talks from brilliant young investigators in the field of Organs-on-Chips. Featured Speakers: Julia Alicia Boos (ETH Zürich,[…]

Dutch HIGHTECH NXTGEN Biomed meeting, a dynamic ecosystem

Vibrant NXTGEN Hightech Biomed Consortium meeting in Enschede.   The Biomed workshop “From small to large: needs for manufacturing and scaling up” was held on January 19, 2024 at the U-Parkhotel in Enschede, the Netherlands. The workshop brought together representatives of the consortium partners of the Biomed domain. Check out more about the event[…]