Micromachines Webinar | Biofabrication Horizons — September
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10th Micromachines Webinar
Biofabrication Horizons — September
It is my pleasure to launch the new webinar series of the “Biofabrication and Tissue Engineering” section of Micromachines (MDPI). This monthly series is dedicated to fostering global dialogue and collaboration at the forefront of our rapidly evolving discipline.
Each webinar will spotlight groundbreaking advances in 3D and 4D bioprinting, next-generation bioinks, organs-on-chips and microphysiological systems, scaffold-free tissue assembly, advanced biomaterials (including stimuli-responsive hydrogels and decellularized matrices), microfluidics, hybrid micro/nano-fabrication techniques, and translational strategies that bridge the gap between bench and bedside.
By convening leading researchers, clinicians, and industry innovators, we highlight the latest discoveries in disease modeling, drug discovery, regenerative medicine, and the commercialization of biofabricated constructs, ultimately accelerating the delivery of transformative solutions to patients and society.
Micromachines is proud to provide this platform to stimulate interdisciplinary exchange, amplify emerging voices, and drive the field toward clinically impactful innovations in personalized healthcare.
I warmly invite you to join us, share your work, and be part of this exciting journey.
Date: 18 September 2026
Time: 09:00 am PDT | 12:00 pm EDT | 06:00 pm CEST
Webinar ID: 848 4225 6687
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Meet the Event Chair
Meet Our Speakers
Department of Ophthalmology and Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Montreal;
Christos Boutopoulos is an associate professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Engineering at the Université de Montréal (UdeM), Canada. Prior to joining UdeM, he held postdoctoral positions at Polytechnique Montréal (Canada) and the University of St Andrews (UK). He holds a PhD in Applied Physics, an MSc in Microsystems, and a BEng from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece. Dr. Boutopoulos founded his laboratory in 2016 and leads an interdisciplinary team dedicated to developing innovative vision technologies. He has developed image-guided systems for improving the safety and efficacy of eye surgery and has extensively advanced laser-assisted bioprinting toward in vivo ophthalmic applications through both fundamental and translational research. His ongoing research focuses on both robotic-integrated and handheld bioprinting systems for corneal regeneration, with the goal of translating these technologies into clinical solutions for vision restoration.
This is a FREE webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Certificates of attendance will be delivered to those who attend the live webinar.
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Advances in Bioprototyping Techniques
Guest Editor: Dr. Luciano Paulino Silva
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027
Biofabrication Frontiers
Collection Editor: Dr. Mohsen Akbari
B2: Biofabrication and Tissue Engineering
A section of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X).
Section Information
The ‘Biofabrication and Tissue Engineering’ section of Micromachines focuses on cutting-edge research and innovation in the design, fabrication, and application of biologically functional constructs for regenerative medicine, disease modeling, and drug discovery, with a strong emphasis on bioprinting technologies, including the development of advanced bioinks, 3D/4D printing techniques, and scaffold-free approaches to the creation of complex, multicellular tissues. It also explores organs on chips, leveraging microfabrication to create physiologically relevant models for studying organ-level functions, disease mechanisms, and drug responses, bridging the gap between traditional models and clinical applications. This section highlights the role of biomaterials, such as smart hydrogels, nanocomposites, and decellularized matrices, in directing cellular behavior, promoting tissue regeneration, and enabling the integration of engineered constructs with host tissues. Additionally, it addresses the critical aspects of commercialization and translation, focusing on scaling up technologies, navigating regulatory pathways, and fostering market adoption to accelerate the transition of biofabrication innovations from the lab to clinical and industrial applications, ultimately advancing human health.
