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July newsletter out now!

***You can download the PDF version of this newsletter at the bottom of this post***

As a member of TCES, you can stay up-to-date with relevant events and research news, get access to our TCES funding opportunities and help grow our network.

TCES 2026: Celebrating Science, Collaboration and Community in Brighton!

TCES 2026 brought the community together in Brighton from 15–17 June for three days of scientific exchange, discussion and networking. The programme showcased advances across biomaterials, cell–material interactions, regenerative medicine and translational tissue engineering, with strong contributions from early-career researchers through oral and poster presentations.

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to share new findings, establish collaborations and celebrate the breadth and quality of research across our community.

We look forward to continuing these conversations when TCES returns in Liverpool in 2027!

Mark Your Calendars: UK-Belgium Joint Research Workshop

We are pleased to announce a 1.5-hour online networking workshop co-hosted by the UK Tissue and Cell Engineering Society (TCES) and the Belgian Society for Tissue Engineering (BSTE), covering biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

The virtual workshop will take place on 14th October 2026 at 13:00, and it is a great opportunity to present your work, see cutting-edge current research activities and conduct cross-country speed networking.

We are inviting all early career researchers from the TCES and BSTE societies to submit an abstract for presentation consideration.

If you would like to present your work and/or attend the workshop, please complete the TCES-BSTE Virtual Workshop Registration form. Further details will be available on the form.

Vacancies and PhD Studentship Opportunities

Research Assistant in Tissue Engineering, University of Hull

View vacancy details

Research Assistant in Urinary Tract Infection Biology, University of Oxford (part-time)

View vacancy details

PhD Studentship – EPSRC – Engineering Collagen-Based Materials for the Scalable Manufacturing of Next-Generation Regenerative Therapies, University of Manchester

View studentship details

Congratulations to our TCES 2026 Award Winners…

Our 2026 TCES awardees were announced during this year’s annual conference, highlighting excellence in research, innovation, and early career achievement.

Congratulations to all this year’s winners on their well-deserved recognition!

Oral presentation awards:

  • Winner: Debbie Frood (University of Edinburgh)
  • Runner up: Poppy Smith (UCL)

Poster prize winners:

  • Winner: Zhaoqiang Zhang (University of Manchester)
  • Poster Prize Runner Up: G. (James) Du (UCL)

Robert Brown Early Investigator Award – Dr Chloe Rogers (University of Glasgow)

Adam Curtis Award – Olivia Annett (University of Bristol)

Invitation to Submit Research Highlights for Upcoming TCES Newsletters

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 or a short piece highlighting a member of your team.

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work, share ideas with fellow members, and help promote the advancement of your team members and tissue engineering research.

Submission guidelines:

  • Your submission must be clearly related to tissue engineering research.
  • Your submission should not exceed 400 words.
  • It can include one figure or photo.

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.

If you wish to submit an article and/or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr Mahetab Amer at mahetab.amer@manchester.ac.uk.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Members and students across the North West may be interested in the upcoming Manchester STEM Women Graduate Careers Event, a free networking and careers fair taking place at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, on 21 October 2026.

Designed for women and non-binary students and recent graduates from STEM disciplines, the event provides an excellent opportunity to meet leading employers, explore graduate and internship opportunities, and gain valuable insights into careers across science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Attendees will be able to engage directly with recruitment teams, expand their professional networks and enhance their career prospects in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Registration is free, but places are limited: Register for the Manchester STEM Women Graduate Careers Event.

Have your say!

If you’re a member of the Tissue Engineering Society (TCES) and know exceptional ECRs whose work deserves recognition, or if you have any news or information you would like to share in the TCES newsletter, please email mahetab.amer@manchester.ac.uk.

Also, follow us on Twitter @tissuecell for the latest updates and news!

Disclaimer: Opportunities, events, and resources shared in this newsletter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement by TCES. The Society is not responsible for the content or outcomes of third-party listings.

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TCES Conference 2025

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! More details can be found at www.tces2025.co.uk.

TCES-eCM partnership – publish your articles in eCM journals at reduced cost

We are pleased to highlight the ongoing partnership between TCES and European Cells and Materials (eCM), a leading journal in the field of cell and tissue engineering.

As part of this collaboration, TCES members are eligible for the following benefits for 2026:

  • 50% discount on article processing charges (APCs)
  • Complimentary fast-track peer review

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting high-quality research dissemination within the TCES community.

We will continue to promote this opportunity through our newsletters and at TCES meetings. We also look forward to working with eCM to increase engagement through conference presence and other collaborative activities.

Further details on submission and eligibility can be obtained via the eCM journal.

To benefit from the discount, the corresponding author and first author must be TCES members in good standing. Please contact Prof Nick Forsyth (nicholas.forsyth@abdn.ac.uk) for information on applying the discount.”

Tissue and Cell Engineering Society Newsletter

July 2025

News, events, vacancies… and more!

As a member of TCES, you can stay up to date with relevant events and research news, get access to our TCES funding opportunities, and help grow our network.

🧬 UK–Australasia Joint Research Networking Workshop

We are pleased to announce a 1-hour online networking workshop co-hosted by TCES and the Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE), covering biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

📅 Monday 18 August 2025
🕗 8 am (UK) | 3 pm (WA) | 4:30 pm (SA) | 5 pm (East Coast AUS) | 7 pm (NZ)

Short 5-minute talks will be followed by Q&A in the chat. Perfect for researchers seeking collaboration or preparing for travel/exchange funding (e.g. Royal Society International Exchanges).

👉 To attend or present, please fill in this form by 14 July 2025.
Contact: James Phillips or Ferry Melchels.

💼 Vacancies and PhD Studentships

🏆 TCES 2025 Award Winners

🎉 Congratulations to all the awardees announced at our 2025 annual conference in Bristol!

Oral Presentation

  • 🥇 Olivia Camilleri (University of Bristol)
  • 🥈 Rosanna Hood (University of Sheffield) (not photographed)

Poster Prizes

  • 🥇 Dr Mina Aleemardani (University of Bristol)
  • 🥈 Genevieve Schleyer (University of Liverpool)
  • 🥈 Samantha Heslop (University of Manchester)
  • 🥈 Dr Emily Atkinson (University College London)

Other Awards

  • Robert Brown Early Investigator Award – Dr Holly Gregory (UCL)
  • Adam Curtis Award – Dr Immaculada de Dios Pérez (University of Birmingham)

✈️ TCES Travel Awardees

Congratulations to our recent TCES Travel Bursary recipients:

  • Elaine Duncan – Glasgow 3D Cell Culture 2025
  • Rachel Furmidge – 2025 AEODM Joint Meeting, Sheffield
  • Luke Jones – European Society of Biomaterials, Nottingham
  • TERMIS-EU Attendees: Fatih Eroglu, Finlay Cunniffe, Farnaz Ghorbani, Amaziah Alipio, Emma Jackson, Kozim Midkhatov, Yu Xin, Rosalia Delint, Maya Medic, Abhinav Thareja

🎓 These bursaries support UK-based PhDs and postdocs to attend non-TCES conferences.
📌 Apply for future awards

⚠️ Phishing Email Alert

We’ve been notified of phishing emails impersonating TCES committee members (e.g. Prof Sarah Cartmell). These may ask for urgent help or gift cards.
Please remember:

  • TCES will never request money or personal purchases.
  • Delete suspicious emails.
  • Report to your institutional IT support.

👥 Welcome New Committee Members

We’re delighted to welcome our newest TCES Committee members:

  • Dr Eirini Velliou (UCL)
  • Dr Marco Domingos (University of Manchester)
  • Dr James Armstrong (University of Bristol)

These appointments strengthen our community-wide engagement.

🌍 Diversity and Inclusion Spotlight: Bioladies Network

A supportive network for professionals across the bioeconomy.

  • 💬 Peer mentoring and career advice
  • 📅 Regular virtual and in-person events
  • 📚 Resources including webinars and newsletters

👉 Join Bioladies

✍️ Training & Mentorship for Grant Writing

Opportunities for free or institution-supported training:

Know of more? Share with us for future editions!

📣 Submit Your Research Highlight!

We invite short submissions to highlight new research, papers, or team updates.

📝 Submission guidelines:

  • Up to 400 words
  • Related to tissue engineering
  • Optional: 1 image or figure

Send to Dr Mahetab Amer: mahetab.amer@manchester.ac.uk

💬 Have Your Say!

Got news or want to nominate someone outstanding? Email: mahetab.amer@manchester.ac.uk
Follow us on Twitter: @tissuecell

Disclaimer: Opportunities, events and resources are shared for information only and do not imply TCES endorsement.

UK Tissue and Cell Engineering Society and Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering joint research networking workshop for PhD/Postdoctoral fellows

We are pleased to announce a 1 hour online UK-Australasia networking workshop hosted by TCES and ASBTE in the field of biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This workshop is on Monday 18th August 2025, at 8 am (UK), 3 pm (WA), 4.30 pm (SA), 5 pm (East Coast) or 7 pm (NZ).

Presenters will deliver 5 minute talks to attendees. The chat function online 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, e.g. from  International Exchanges [royalsociety.org] (Royal Society). 

If you would like to attend, please complete this form with your contact details by 14th July 2025. If you would like to present then there is the option on the form to add a presentation title and short abstract. The organisers will select presenters from those who have submitted abstracts to ensure a broad range of topics and geographical locations are represented. 

For more information please email James Phillips jb.phillips@ucl.ac.uk or Ferry Melchels Ferry.Melchels@unisa.edu.au.

Future Investigators of Regenerative Medicine (FIRM) Symposium 2024

Abstract submissions open!

Dear TCES members – please note the following opportunity and message from the organising committee of FIRM below:

“We are excited to announce that abstract submissions are now open for the Future Investigators of Regenerative Medicine (FIRM) Symposium 2024. This event, scheduled to take place from 7-10 October at the Eden Roc Hotel in Girona, Spain, 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.

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 generate impact and innovation, moving their careers forward as science professionals.

We invite students and early-career scientists 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.

This year, we will have inspiring keynote talks from Prof Yan Yan Shery Huang (University of Cambridge), Dr Melissa Rayner (UCL School of Pharmacy), Dr Helena Azevedo (i3S/University of Porto) and our industry speaker Dr Hadi Mirmalek-Sani (Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult), which will provide insightful views of their innovative research and career trajectories.

To submit your abstract, please visit this link or the attached flyer. For additional information on the Symposium, including registration details, keynote speaker biographies, agenda, and accommodation, please visit our website at https://www.firmsymposium.com/

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! If any questions arise, do not hesitate to contact me directly or FIRM via our email address: committee@firmsymposium.com

Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to seeing you all in Girona!

Kind regards,

FIRM Committee 2024

Anabela, Casey, Lea, Tianyang

www.firmsymposium.com “

TCES and Society of Life Support Engineering Japan research networking workshop

We are pleased to announce a UK-Japan networking workshop hosted by TCES and JSLST in the field of biomaterials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. This workshop is on 1st February 2024 (8-9am UK time / 5-6pm Japan). Zoom details for joining are at the end of this document.

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  International Exchanges [royalsociety.org] (Royal Society) and/or mobility schemes from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science [jsps.go.jp].

You can join this meeting here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us02web.zoom.us/j/97357410000?pwd=STBIY2xIY091b2hoazJnc29rdG1qUT09__;!!PDiH4ENfjr2_Jw!HyWG9yuOSS9ODG3UfD7vYWFvEiKSSDf2nc6_ugialeP6SQJdB13WJF1r-JeEqVPWnLtmgQSC7Tu1HjMqlXF_wptCBMq0ZO7pEu6u8AY$ [us02web[.]zoom[.]us]
Zoom ID: 973 5741 0000
Pass: 096687

Presentations from UK chaired by Professor Sarah Cartmell:

  1. Joseph Lynch (Post Graduate Student)

“Next-Generation 3D-Printed Auricular Implants”

joseph.lynch-2@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk

Professor Sarah Cartmell, The University of Manchester

  • Fatmah Ghuloum (Post Graduate Student)

“Topographically Textured Microparticles Induce Osteogenesis via Activation of Hedgehog Signalling”

fatmah.ghuloum@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk

Dr Mahetab Amer, The University of Manchester

  • Rachel Furmidge (Post Graduate Student)

“Porous Poly(glycerol sebacate)-methacrylate Scaffolds for Vascularised Adipose Tissue Engineering”

rfurmidge1@sheffield.ac.uk

Dr Vanessa Hearnden, The University of Sheffield (Department of Materials Science and Engineering)

  • Sam Sloan (Post Graduate Student)

“Drug Delivery Using Ultrasound Responsive Microbubbles for Bone Repair”

Professor Nick Evans, The University of Southampton

S.P.Sloan@soton.ac.uk

  • Florencia Diaz (Post Graduate Student)
    “Novel Porous Scaffolds from Natural Origin for Rotator Cuff 
    Repair”

florencia.diaz@fau.de

Professor Nick Forsyth, Keele University and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg


Presentations from Japan chaired by Professor Shigehiro Hashimoto:

  • Yan Lei (Assistant Professor)
    “Hair regenerative medicine”
    Prof. Junji Fukuda Lab (Bio Microsystem lab), Faculty of Engineering, 
    Yokohama National University
  • To be confirmed (Post Graduate Student)
    Assoc. Prof. Katsuko Furukawa Lab. Department of Bioengineering, School 
    of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
  • Mika SUZUKI (Post Graduate Student)
    “Preparation of decellularized tissue for soft and hard interregional 
    tissue application”
    Prof. Akio KISHIDA Lab, Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, 
    Tokyo Medical and Dental University
  • Hiromi MIYOSHI (Assoc. Prof.)
    “Micro-/nano-topographical substrate for controlling mesenchymal stem 
    cell differentiation”
    Faculty of Systems Design, Tokyo Metropolitan University


The following are zoom ID for the meeting:
1st February 2024 (8-9am UK time / 5-6pm Japan)

TCES 2024 – University of Glasgow, 19th-21st June

Registration is now open for the TCES // Joint CDT Conference 2024 at the University of Glasgow from 19th – 21st June 2024.

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).

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.

Please see the attached flyer and our webpage to find out more information about the conference including details of registration, keynote speakers, abstract submission, social events and our partners.