
Biomedicines Webinar | Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease
Part of the MDPI Biomedicines Webinars series
23 October 2025, 13:00 (CEST)

Exosomes, Extracellular Vesicles, Diagnostic Applications, Therapeutic Applications
Welcome from the Chair
18th Biomedicines Webinar
Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease
Extracellular vesicles are nano particles secreted virtually from all cell types across all organisms. They contain thousands of molecules, that upon secretion and engulfment in recipient bystander cells, affect the phenotype of the recipient cells. Recently the scientific interest in these vesicles is increasing due to their potential use in medicine and agriculture.
In this webinar, we will present several examples of interesting studies conducted in Israel on the topic of extravesicles.
Date: 23 October 2025
Time: 13:00 pm CEST | 19:00 pm CST Asia
Webinar ID: 871 5071 1183
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Event Chair

1. The Felsenstein Medical Research Center, Rabin Medical Center ; 2. Gray Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tel-Aviv University
Dr. Uziel is the Head of the Research Group, "Telomeres and Exosomal Research", in Felsenstein Medical Research Center. Her current research focuses on the use of exosomes in various malignancies as a diagnostic marker and deciphering the roles of exosomes in providing a survival advantage to cancer cells.
Keynote Speakers

1. The Felsenstein Medical Research Center, Rabin Medical Center; 2. Gray Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tel-Aviv University
Extracellular vesicles in hematological malignancies
Dr. Uziel is the Head of the Research Group, "Telomeres and Exosomal Research", in Felsenstein Medical Research Center. Her current research focuses on the use of exosomes in various malignancies as a diagnostic marker and deciphering the roles of exosomes in providing a survival advantage to cancer cells.

Life Sciences Core Facilities, Weizmann Institute of Science
A One-Stop Platform for Comprehensive Extracellular Vesicle Research and Translational Applications
Dr. Dayan is a senior scientist and entrepreneur specializing in biotechnology, nanotechnology, and medical applications. He is the Head of the Multidisciplinary Vesicle Program at the Weizmann Institute of Science, where he leads cutting-edge EV and nanoparticle research infrastructures. At the same time, he serves as a director in multiple start-up companies. Dr. Dayan holds a PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology from Tel Aviv University and a postdoctoral fellowship in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry. He has authored numerous high-impact publications and patents and is a frequently invited speaker at international conferences. His multidisciplinary expertise spans flow cytometry, nanomaterials, molecular delivery systems, and translational biomedical innovation.

Institute of Nephrology, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel and Felsenstein Research Institute, Tel Aviv University
Beyond the Needle: Urinary EVs as Liquid Biopsies in Kidney Transplantation
Daniella Levy Erez, MD, MTR is a Physician Scientist specializing in kidney disease and transplantation in children. Dr. Levy Erez completed her medical degree at Ben-Gurion University, her residency at Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Israel, and her pediatric nephrology fellowship at Children’s hospital of Philadelphia. Dr Levy Erez divides her time between clinical care at SCMCI as a senior pediatric nephrologist and in the transplantation lab in Felsentein research Center. Dr. Levy Erez main research focus is on identifying novel biomarkers for early detection of allograft rejection following kidney transplantation. Dr Levy Erez actively publishes in medical journals and has presented her work at international conferences and is part of European and American research consortiums and guidelines committees. Dr. Levy Erez is committed to advancing pediatric nephrology through clinical excellence and collaborative research initiatives as well as training the next generation of pediatric nephrologists. Dr. Levy Erez serves as a faculty member at Tel Aviv University as well as an adjunct faculty member in the Division of Nephrology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she actively participates in research. Dr Levy Erez vision is to improve pediatric patient care through translational research to benefit children with kidney disease.
Registration
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Program
Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CEST |
Time in CST (Asia) |
Dr. Orit Uziel (Chair) Chair Introduction |
13:00 - 13:10 |
19:00 - 19:10 |
Dr. Orit Uziel (Speaker 1) Extracellular vesicles in hematological malignancies |
13:10 - 13:30 |
19:10 - 19:30 |
Q&A |
13:30 - 13:35 |
19:30 - 19:35 |
Dr. Avraham Dayan (Speaker 2) A One-Stop Platform for Comprehensive Extracellular Vesicle Research and Translational Applications |
13:35 - 13:55 |
19:35 - 19:55 |
Q&A |
13:55-14:00 |
19:55 - 20:00 |
Daniella Levy Erez (Speaker 3) Beyond the Needle: Urinary EVs as Liquid Biopsies in Kidney Transplantation |
14:00 - 14:20 |
20:00 – 20:20 |
Q&A |
14:20 - 14:25 |
20:20 - 20:25 |
Orit Uziel (Chair) Closing of Webinar |
14:25 - 14:30 |
20:25 - 20:30 |
Relevant Special Issues
The Role of Telomere and Telomerase in Human Disease—2nd Edition
Edited by: Dr. Orit Uziel
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025
Extracellular Vesicles for Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Diseases
Edited by: Dr. Zoran Minic
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025