Micromachines Webinar | Biofabrication Horizons—13 February 2026

The “Biofabrication and Tissue Engineering” Section of Micromachines (ISSN: 2072-666X) is hosting this webinar as part of their updated webinar series. The goal of this monthly series is to promote international communication as a leading part of our rapidly evolving discipline.

Each webinar will highlight 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 close the gap between bench and bedside.

By convening leading researchers, clinicians, and industry innovators, we aim to highlight the latest discoveries in disease modelling, 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.

Date: 13 February 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. PST | 5:00 p.m. EST
Webinar ID: 825 0102 1861

Program:

Speaker/Presentation	Time in PST	Time in EST
Dr. Mohsen Akbari Webinar Opening + Special Issue Introduction	2:00–2:10 p.m.	5:00–5:10 p.m.
Dr. R. Kirk Pirlo Additive Manufacturing Approaches for Fabrication of Micro- and Nano-Tissue–Material Interfaces	2:10–2:40 p.m.	5:10–5:40 p.m.
Q&A Session	2:40–2:50 p.m.	5:40–5:50 p.m.
Dr. Mohsen Akbari Closing of Webinar	2:50–3:00 p.m.	5:50–6:00 p.m.

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

If you are unable to attend, feel free to register nonetheless; we will notify you as soon as a webinar recording is available.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Mohsen Akbari, Laboratory for Innovations in Microengineering (LiME), Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria;
Dr. R. Kirk Pirlo, School of Engineering: Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Dayton.

Relevant Special Issue and Topical Collection:
“Additive Manufacturing for Medical Applications, 2nd Edition”
Guest Editors: Dr. Lawrence Kulinsky and Dr. Snehan Peshin
Deadline for submission: 31 March 2026

“Biofabrication Frontiers”
Guest Editor: Dr. Mohsen Akbari.

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/micromachines-5.

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact: journal.webinar@mdpi.com.