Micromachines Webinar | Biofabrication Frontiers, 16 January 2026

Message from the webinar 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. EST
Webinar ID: 843 3895 1094
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Webinar announcement: https://sciforum.net/event/Micromachines-3

Program:

Speaker/Presentation	Time in PST
Dr. Mohsen Akbari Chair Introduction	11:00 - 11:10 a.m.
Dr. Miriam Filippi Advanced Tissue Engineering: From Remotely Controllable Tissue Grafts to Bio-Actuators for Future Sustainable Robotics	11:10 - 11:40 a.m.
Q&A / Discussion	11:40 - 11:50 a.m.
Closing of Webinar	11:50 - 12:00 p.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Mohsen Akbari, Laboratory for Innovations in Microengineering (LiME), Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria, Canada;
Dr. Miriam Filippi, Soft Robotics Lab, ETH Zurich, Switzerland.