Micromachines Webinar | Biofabrication Frontiers
the chair
Dear Colleagues,
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 aim to 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.
Best Regards,
Mohsen Akbari
Date: 16 January 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. PST | 2:00 p.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 843 3895 1094
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Meet Our Speakers
Soft Robotics Lab, ETH Zurich, Switzerland;
Miriam Filippi is an Established Researcher in Bio-hybrid Robotics at the Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich, where she develops innovative solutions for bio-interfaces and biofabrication. She earned her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical and Biomolecular Sciences in 2016 from the University of Turin, where she focused on magnetic systems for drug delivery, molecular imaging, and stem cell tracking. At the Tissue Engineering Lab at the University Hospital of Basel, she investigated magnetic nanotechnologies for theranostics and tissue regeneration, with a focus on stem cell actuation.
She also served as the coordinator of the AVETH Diversity Team, the official ETH volunteer group dedicated to promoting inclusivity in academia. In this role, she has actively led and organized initiatives to support gender equality, social advancement, and female representation. Beyond biology, her research explores the emerging field of biointelligence, operating at the intersection of manufacturing, materials science, mechanical engineering, and robotics.
AI-Driven Biofabrication: Accelerating Design, Optimization, and Translation
Guest Editors: Dr. Miriam Filippi
Deadline for Manuscript Submissions: 30 June 2026
Topical Collection: Biofabrication Frontiers
Guest Editor: Dr. Mohsen Akbari
Status: open for submissions