Building networks: engineering in vascular biology

Overview

This conference will take place at EMBL Barcelona, with the option to attend virtually.

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Conference overview

Vascularisation is a rapidly growing field, with researchers across disciplines recognising its crucial role in organ development, disease progression, and therapeutic delivery. Traditionally, vascular biologists have relied on animal models to investigate key processes such as vascular signalling, angiogenesis, and remodelling. These models remain foundational; however, they do not always fully capture human-specific vascular behaviour.

In recent years, advances in multicellular systems, gene editing, stem cell technologies, and bioengineering have created new opportunities to study vascular biology in vitro using human cells. To foster collaboration between vascular biologists and the engineering community, we launched the ‘Building networks: engineering in vascular biology’ meeting in Barcelona in 2022, followed by a successful second edition in 2024.

This upcoming edition aims to unite researchers working at the intersection of engineering and vascular biology, facilitating discussions on how to apply cutting-edge techniques – such as spatial omics, advanced imaging, and the use of AI – to vascular research. Looking ahead, we seek to expand this network within the EU, strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships and driving innovation in vascular biology.

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