From 21 to 24 April 2026, IBEC had a significant presence at TERMISEU 2026, the leading European conference on tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Held at the Palma Conference Centre in Mallorca, the event brought together more than 1,600 researchers.
IBEC’s participation highlights the significant impact of its research and its leading role in bioengineering within the European community. Eight IBEC research groups actively contributed to the scientific programme of this edition of TERMIS EU through presentations and session chairing. Specifically, the following groups took part: Biosensors for Bioengineering; Biomaterials for Regenerative Therapies; Integrative Cell and Tissue Dynamics; Microenvironments for Medicine; Biomaterials for Neural Regeneration; Nanobioengineering; Smart Nano-Bio-Devices; and Biomimetic Systems for Cell Engineering. These groups address a wide variety of key topics in tissue engineering, biomaterials, mechanobiology, biofabrication, and advanced models for studying diseases.
“IBEC’s prominent participation in TERMIS EU 2026 reflects our centre’s commitment to excellent, interdisciplinary research with a transformative focus. Our broad presence in the scientific programme, coupled with our leadership roles in organising the conference, underscores IBEC’s position as a European leader in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine,” says Manuel Salmerón, IBEC’s director.
IBEC’s leading role in organising TERMISEU 2026
One of the highlights of IBEC’s presence at TERMIS EU 2026 is the involvement of Javier Ramón Azcón, an ICREA research professor at IBEC and one of the three conference’s chairs. In this capacity, he has played a key role in shaping the scientific programme and organising one of the sector’s leading international events.
Several other IBEC researchers are also acting as symposium chairs and co-chairs, thereby enhancing the institute’s visibility in strategic areas of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
Scientific contributions in key areas of regenerative medicine
IBEC groups are taking part in sessions that focus on some of the most significant scientific challenges in the field. These include:
- Advanced biomaterials and functional hydrogels: Contributions from Manuel Salmerón, Zaida Álvarez and Elisabeth Engel will cover everything from functional hydrogels to translational strategies in tissue regeneration.
- Biofabrication, muscle bioengineering and biohybrid systems: Samuel Sánchez’s group will present work integrating engineering, materials and bio-inspired robotics.
- Mechanobiology and the tumour microenvironment: featuring Xavier Trepat presenting findings on the role of mechanical forces in regulating cellular behaviour in immunocompetent contexts.
- 3D models, organoids and organ-on-chip systems: various presentations led by Elena Martínez, Josep Samitier and Javier Ramón-Azcón’s groups, applied to the study of cancer, neuromuscular diseases and neuroregeneration.
An international showcase for IBEC’s research
Through oral presentations, thematic sessions and leadership roles, IBEC’s wide-ranging involvement in TERMISEU 2026 consolidates the institute’s position as a European leader in bioengineering and regenerative medicine. This major conference provides a key platform for sharing high-impact research findings, establishing new international collaborations, and continuing to advance the transfer of knowledge into clinical and industrial applications.
