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height="577" src="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1024x577.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2004" srcset="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1024x577.png 1024w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-300x169.png 300w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-768x433.png 768w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image-1200x676.png 1200w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image.png 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Please save the date for the Tissue & Cell Engineering Society (TCES) Conference 2025, hosted by Dr James Armstrong in Bristol on the 18-20th June 2025. Our confirmed keynote speakers are Professor Marcy Zenobi Wong, Professor Alvaro Mata, Dr Sam Moxon, Professor Vivian Li, and Professor Massimo Caputo. Registration and abstract submission opened on 1st February and the deadline for abstracts is 10th March! 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This event, scheduled to take place from <strong>7-10 October at the Eden Roc Hotel in Girona, Spain</strong>, aims to bring together emerging researchers and leading experts in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to discuss groundbreaking research and establish international networks and collaborations.</p> <p>FIRM is a PhD student-led organisation that has been running annual symposia since 2014. We aim for our attendees to leave not just with a broader view of the current developments in regenerative medicine, but with a vision of how their work can integrate this field to <strong>generate impact and innovation</strong>, moving their careers forward as science professionals.</p> <p>We invite <strong>students </strong>and <strong>early-career scientists</strong> to submit abstracts for consideration. This Symposium offers a unique opportunity to present your work, gain valuable feedback, and network with peers and established professionals in regenerative medicine.</p> <p>This year, we will have inspiring keynote talks from <strong>Prof Yan Yan Shery Huang</strong> (University of Cambridge), <strong>Dr Melissa Rayner</strong> (UCL School of Pharmacy), <strong>Dr Helena Azevedo</strong> (i3S/University of Porto) and our industry speaker <strong>Dr Hadi Mirmalek-Sani</strong> (Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult), which will provide insightful views of their innovative research and career trajectories.</p> <p>To submit your abstract, please visit <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfMqIXeHVK2CPcWMyDA0NKxFwYvrZ_kVF83aGZFigpu3V5DGA%2Fviewform&data=05%7C02%7CN.D.Evans%40soton.ac.uk%7C829495e5f34e4005924f08dca1c6f246%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638563123052765756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4SaxLD7BHBE9eH6V6bvdV84ZiFF0PDOKWlIOdLGYWEo%3D&reserved=0">this link</a> or the attached flyer. For additional information on the Symposium, including registration details, keynote speaker biographies, agenda, and accommodation, please visit our website at <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firmsymposium.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CN.D.Evans%40soton.ac.uk%7C829495e5f34e4005924f08dca1c6f246%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638563123052774977%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=05ed5H5B%2B7tLNOF6c4k4AOfD%2FxNqSZzPO2oEDq6P1fk%3D&reserved=0">https://www.firmsymposium.com/</a></p> <p>We encourage you to share this announcement with colleagues and students who might be interested in participating. Your contribution is vital to the success of this event! 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This workshop is on 1<sup>st</sup> February 2024 (8-9am UK time / 5-6pm Japan). Zoom details for joining are at the end of this document.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="610" height="827" src="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1847" srcset="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image.png 610w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image-221x300.png 221w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px" /></figure> <p>Presenters will provide 5 minute presentations to attendees. The chat function in Zoom will be used by delegates to write questions and provide feedback for the presenters. This meeting is ideal for researchers fostering collaboration or networking to place themselves competitively for applications for travel / exchange funding from  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/international-exchanges/__;!!PDiH4ENfjr2_Jw!EZX-3g9WBxaYxab57G_5BoJjc0KZXF0R7_zKe0daqZ2KH5j6-cEOzIhOBwTtoDmoe16FsAmmhGpvg4hpRX7g1Fi9l-eUTNM$">International Exchanges [royalsociety.org]</a> (Royal Society) and/or mobility schemes from the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-programs/index.html*u20221221183811__;Iw!!PDiH4ENfjr2_Jw!EZX-3g9WBxaYxab57G_5BoJjc0KZXF0R7_zKe0daqZ2KH5j6-cEOzIhOBwTtoDmoe16FsAmmhGpvg4hpRX7g1Fi9jr8smtE$">Japan Society for the Promotion of Science [jsps.go.jp]</a>.</p> <p>You can join this meeting here: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/us02web.zoom.us/j/97357410000?pwd=STBIY2xIY091b2hoazJnc29rdG1qUT09__;!!PDiH4ENfjr2_Jw!HyWG9yuOSS9ODG3UfD7vYWFvEiKSSDf2nc6_ugialeP6SQJdB13WJF1r-JeEqVPWnLtmgQSC7Tu1HjMqlXF_wptCBMq0ZO7pEu6u8AY$">https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/j/97357410000?pwd=STBIY2xIY091b2hoazJnc29rdG1qUT09__;!!PDiH4ENfjr2_Jw!HyWG9yuOSS9ODG3UfD7vYWFvEiKSSDf2nc6_ugialeP6SQJdB13WJF1r-JeEqVPWnLtmgQSC7Tu1HjMqlXF_wptCBMq0ZO7pEu6u8AY$</a> [us02web[.]zoom[.]us]<br>Zoom ID: 973 5741 0000<br>Pass: 096687</p> <p>Presentations from UK chaired by Professor Sarah Cartmell:</p> <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>Joseph Lynch (Post Graduate Student)</li> </ol> <p>“Next-Generation 3D-Printed Auricular Implants”</p> <p><a href="mailto:joseph.lynch-2@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk">joseph.lynch-2@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk</a></p> <p>Professor Sarah Cartmell, The University of Manchester</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Fatmah Ghuloum (Post Graduate Student)</li> </ul> <p>“Topographically Textured Microparticles Induce Osteogenesis via Activation of Hedgehog Signalling”</p> <p><a href="mailto:fatmah.ghuloum@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk">fatmah.ghuloum@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk</a></p> <p>Dr Mahetab Amer, The University of Manchester</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Rachel Furmidge (Post Graduate Student)</li> </ul> <p>“Porous Poly(glycerol sebacate)-methacrylate Scaffolds for Vascularised Adipose Tissue Engineering”</p> <p><a href="mailto:rfurmidge1@sheffield.ac.uk">rfurmidge1@sheffield.ac.uk</a></p> <p>Dr Vanessa Hearnden, The University of Sheffield (Department of Materials Science and Engineering)</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Sam Sloan (Post Graduate Student)</li> </ul> <p>“Drug Delivery Using Ultrasound Responsive Microbubbles for Bone Repair”</p> <p>Professor Nick Evans, The University of Southampton</p> <p><a href="mailto:S.P.Sloan@soton.ac.uk">S.P.Sloan@soton.ac.uk</a></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Florencia Diaz (Post Graduate Student)<br>“Novel Porous Scaffolds from Natural Origin for Rotator Cuff <br>Repair”</li> </ul> <p><a href="mailto:florencia.diaz@fau.de">florencia.diaz@fau.de</a></p> <p>Professor Nick Forsyth, Keele University and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg<br><br></p> <p><br>Presentations from Japan chaired by Professor Shigehiro Hashimoto:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Yan Lei (Assistant Professor)<br>“Hair regenerative medicine”<br>Prof. Junji Fukuda Lab (Bio Microsystem lab), Faculty of Engineering, <br>Yokohama National University</li> </ul> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>To be confirmed (Post Graduate Student)<br>Assoc. Prof. Katsuko Furukawa Lab. Department of Bioengineering, School <br>of Engineering, The University of Tokyo</li> </ul> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Mika SUZUKI (Post Graduate Student)<br>“Preparation of decellularized tissue for soft and hard interregional <br>tissue application”<br>Prof. Akio KISHIDA Lab, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, <br>Tokyo Medical and Dental University</li> </ul> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Hiromi MIYOSHI (Assoc. Prof.)<br>“Micro-/nano-topographical substrate for controlling mesenchymal stem <br>cell differentiation”<br>Faculty of Systems Design, Tokyo Metropolitan University</li> </ul> <p><br>The following are zoom ID for the meeting:<br>1st February 2024 (8-9am UK time / 5-6pm Japan)<br><br></p> <p></p> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard"><img alt='' src='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=49&d=mm&r=g' srcset='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=98&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-49 photo' height='49' width='49' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span> <a class="url fn n" href="https://tces.org/author/tces-nick/">Nick Evans</a></span></span><span class="posted-on"><span class="screen-reader-text">Posted on </span><a href="https://tces.org/tces-and-society-of-life-support-engineering-japan-research-networking-workshop/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2024-01-15T08:50:15+00:00">15th January 2024</time><time class="updated" datetime="2024-01-24T17:26:28+00:00">24th January 2024</time></a></span> </footer> </div> </article> <article id="post-1807" class="post-1807 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorised"> <div class="post-content"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://tces.org/tces-2024-university-of-glasgow-19th-21st-june/" rel="bookmark">TCES 2024 – University of Glasgow, 19th-21st June</a></h2> </header> <a class="post-thumbnail" href="https://tces.org/tces-2024-university-of-glasgow-19th-21st-june/" aria-hidden="true"> <img width="631" height="909" src="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="TCES 2024 – University of Glasgow, 19th-21st June" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image.png 631w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-208x300.png 208w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 60vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /> </a> <div class="entry-content"> <p><strong>Registration is now open</strong> for the <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fglasgow.thecemi.org%2Ftces-joint-cdt-conference-2024%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cn.d.evans%40soton.ac.uk%7Cdf63f4ac50f64f966b6d08dbd9ffc026%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638343464702846293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8lGOo4re2t3nHtM3z0TsCBIrf3dFuT6He%2F3veUyyEa8%3D&reserved=0">TCES // Joint CDT Conference 2024</a> at the University of Glasgow from 19<sup>th</sup> – 21<sup>st</sup> June 2024.</p> <p>The 2024 Tissue and Cell Engineering Society Conference will be hosted by the Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment (CeMi) at the University of Glasgow by Prof Matthew Dalby and Prof Manuel Salmeron-Sanchez. This year the conference will again be combined with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT).</p> <p>The conference will take place over three days from 19th – 21st June 2024 with in person presentations from International and UK keynote speakers in the cell and tissue engineering field with themes crossing the multiple areas such as bioengineered models, mechanobiology, enabling technologies and biomaterials.</p> <p>Please see the attached flyer and our <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fglasgow.thecemi.org%2Ftces-joint-cdt-conference-2024%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cn.d.evans%40soton.ac.uk%7Cdf63f4ac50f64f966b6d08dbd9ffc026%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638343464702846293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8lGOo4re2t3nHtM3z0TsCBIrf3dFuT6He%2F3veUyyEa8%3D&reserved=0">webpage</a> to find out more information about the conference including details of registration, keynote speakers, abstract submission, social events and our partners.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1808" width="838" height="1207" srcset="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image.png 631w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-208x300.png 208w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px" /></figure> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard"><img alt='' src='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=49&d=mm&r=g' srcset='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=98&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-49 photo' height='49' width='49' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span> <a class="url fn n" href="https://tces.org/author/tces-nick/">Nick Evans</a></span></span><span class="posted-on"><span class="screen-reader-text">Posted on </span><a href="https://tces.org/tces-2024-university-of-glasgow-19th-21st-june/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2023-11-06T08:58:16+00:00">6th November 2023</time><time class="updated" datetime="2024-07-15T10:49:26+01:00">15th July 2024</time></a></span> </footer> </div> </article> <article id="post-1775" class="post-1775 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorised"> <div class="post-content"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://tces.org/save-the-date-tces-2024/" rel="bookmark">SAVE THE DATE – TCES 2024!</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-content"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="344" src="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-1024x344.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1776" srcset="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-1024x344.png 1024w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-300x101.png 300w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-768x258.png 768w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image.png 1192w" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px" /></figure> <p>The 2024 Tissue and Cell Engineering Society Conference will be hosted by the Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment (CeMi) at the University of Glasgow by Prof Matthew Dalby and Prof Manuel Salmeron-Sanchez with Michelle Carmichael and Aimee Soare (<a href="https://lifetime-cdt.org/">lifETIME Centre for Doctoral Training</a>) and Claire Carberry (CeMi). This year the conference will again be combined with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT).</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="alignleft size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="314" height="309" src="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1777" srcset="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-1.png 314w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image-1-300x295.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 314px) 85vw, 314px" /></figure></div> <p>The Joint TCES and CDT Conference will take place over three days from 19th – 21st June 2024. The event will have in person presentations from International and UK keynote speakers in the cell and tissue engineering field with themes crossing the multiple areas such as bioengineered models, mechanobiology, enabling technologies and biomaterials.</p> <p>see https://glasgow.thecemi.org/tces-joint-cdt-conference-2024/ for more details (note webpages under construction)</p> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard"><img alt='' src='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=49&d=mm&r=g' srcset='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=98&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-49 photo' height='49' width='49' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span> <a class="url fn n" href="https://tces.org/author/tces-nick/">Nick Evans</a></span></span><span class="posted-on"><span class="screen-reader-text">Posted on </span><a href="https://tces.org/save-the-date-tces-2024/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2023-09-27T16:44:12+01:00">27th September 2023</time><time class="updated" datetime="2023-11-06T08:56:32+00:00">6th November 2023</time></a></span> </footer> </div> </article> <article id="post-1786" class="post-1786 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorised"> <div class="post-content"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://tces.org/tces-summer-newsletter/" rel="bookmark">TCES SUMMER NEWSLETTER</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-content"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="591" height="835" src="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1787" srcset="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image.png 591w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-212x300.png 212w" sizes="(max-width: 591px) 85vw, 591px" /></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="586" height="716" src="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1788" srcset="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1.png 586w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1-246x300.png 246w" sizes="(max-width: 586px) 85vw, 586px" /></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="591" height="831" src="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-2.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1789" srcset="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-2.png 591w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-2-213x300.png 213w" sizes="(max-width: 591px) 85vw, 591px" /></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="593" height="690" src="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-3.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1790" srcset="https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-3.png 593w, https://tces.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-3-258x300.png 258w" sizes="(max-width: 593px) 85vw, 593px" /></figure> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard"><img alt='' src='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=49&d=mm&r=g' srcset='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=98&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-49 photo' height='49' width='49' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span> <a class="url fn n" href="https://tces.org/author/tces-nick/">Nick Evans</a></span></span><span class="posted-on"><span class="screen-reader-text">Posted on </span><a href="https://tces.org/tces-summer-newsletter/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2023-08-31T13:13:56+01:00">31st August 2023</time><time class="updated" datetime="2023-10-26T13:17:29+01:00">26th October 2023</time></a></span> </footer> </div> </article> <article id="post-1760" class="post-1760 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorised"> <div class="post-content"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://tces.org/uksb-event-on-managing-your-mental-health-during-your-phd/" rel="bookmark">UKSB event on ‘Managing your mental health during your PhD’</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The United Kingdom Society for Biomaterials Early Career Forum and the European Society for Biomaterials Young Scientist forum are happy to announce our first webinar event on ‘Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD’ with Dr Zoë Ayres. August 2nd 12-1pm British summer time. For all PhD students and PDRAs working in the field of Biomaterials and Tissue engineering. Use the QR code or the google form link below to register. <a href="https://forms.gle/ULYBxzkWXjgZrycd6 ">https://forms.gle/ULYBxzkWXjgZrycd6 </a> </p> <p><a href=""></a></p> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard"><img alt='' src='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=49&d=mm&r=g' srcset='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=98&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-49 photo' height='49' width='49' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span> <a class="url fn n" href="https://tces.org/author/tces-nick/">Nick Evans</a></span></span><span class="posted-on"><span class="screen-reader-text">Posted on </span><a href="https://tces.org/uksb-event-on-managing-your-mental-health-during-your-phd/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2023-07-25T16:57:21+01:00">25th July 2023</time></a></span> </footer> </div> </article> <article id="post-1758" class="post-1758 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorised"> <div class="post-content"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://tces.org/summer-school-opportunity-next-generation-of-bio-responsive-materials-11th-15th-september-trento/" rel="bookmark">Summer School opportunity: Next generation of bio-responsive materials, 11th – 15th September, Trento</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-content"> <p>The 1st Summer School “Next generation of bio-responsive materials in TERM”, organized within the framework of the SHIFT (SHaping Innovative products For sustainable Tissue engineering strategies) program (Horizon2020-MSCA-RISE) will be held in Trento, 11th – 15th September 2023.</p> <p>Industrial and academic speakers will illustrate recent findings on biopolymers, sustainability, green chemistry, innovative thinking, process optimization and discuss how these could innovate Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine applications. Early researchers, PhD students and master students with a background in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology or medicine are welcome to attend the school. </p> <p>Please scan the QR code in the <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftces.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F07%2FFlyer-SHIFT-1st-Summer-School-A4-300dpi.pdf&data=05%7C01%7CN.D.Evans%40soton.ac.uk%7C55220f20b2e140578b0408db8cfbf34f%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638258786547878746%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XVxYBoJyxQjG%2FtNklAu9N6fD9iIDw5l4P4Mn0iZr3RI%3D&reserved=0">flyer</a> and see the <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftces.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F07%2FSHIFT-Summer-School-2023-Program-at-a-glance.pdf&data=05%7C01%7CN.D.Evans%40soton.ac.uk%7C55220f20b2e140578b0408db8cfbf34f%7C4a5378f929f44d3ebe89669d03ada9d8%7C0%7C0%7C638258786547878746%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FyLuueuF%2F2Ur8J991XaRtSWHcL9aMXb%2FNUBWSe%2B9y94%3D&reserved=0">programme</a> for more information.</p> </div> <footer class="entry-footer"> <span class="byline"><span class="author vcard"><img alt='' src='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=49&d=mm&r=g' srcset='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/488c2eb2cdb5605c892c4fe5ccb11eb7?s=98&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-49 photo' height='49' width='49' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span> <a class="url fn n" href="https://tces.org/author/tces-nick/">Nick Evans</a></span></span><span class="posted-on"><span class="screen-reader-text">Posted on </span><a href="https://tces.org/summer-school-opportunity-next-generation-of-bio-responsive-materials-11th-15th-september-trento/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2023-07-25T16:56:12+01:00">25th July 2023</time></a></span> </footer> </div> </article> <article id="post-1747" class="post-1747 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorised"> <div class="post-content"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://tces.org/invitation-to-submit-research-highlights-for-upcoming-tces-newsletters/" rel="bookmark">Invitation to Submit Research Highlights for Upcoming TCES newsletters</a></h2> </header> <div class="entry-content"> <p>TCES is always on the lookout for new research developments that can benefit our members. To this end, we are inviting you to submit news, a research highlight, such as a short summary of a recently published paper, and/or a short piece highlighting a member of your team (senior PhD student or postdoc). This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work, share your ideas with fellow members, and help promote the advancement of your team members as well as tissue engineering research.</p> <p>Submission guidelines:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Your submission must be clearly related to tissue engineering research.</li> <li>Your submission should not exceed 400 words.</li> <li>It can include one figure or photo.</li> </ul> <p>The deadline for submission is<strong> 6th July 2023</strong>, and selected submissions will be featured on future TCES newsletters and social media channels (if applicable). Please note that all submissions will be reviewed by the TCES Committee, and we reserve the right to make minor edits for clarity and brevity.</p> <p>If you wish to submit an article and/or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Mahetab Amer (<a href="mailto:m.amer@leeds.ac.uk">m.amer@leeds.ac.uk</a>). 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