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OBI 2026 - 9th Workshop on Artificial Organs, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
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About the event
9th Workshop on Artificial Organs, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
The OBI - Biomaterials and Artificial Organs is a scientific event organized in cooperation with the Sociedade Latino-Americana de Biomateriais e Órgãos Artificiais - SLABO and hosted by the Universidade de Araraquara - Uniara, bringing together researchers, faculty members, professionals, and students dedicated to the fields of Biomaterials, Regenerative Medicine, Tissue engineering, and Biomedical Devices. This year, the event will be held at Hotel Transamérica Araraquara on August 6 and 7, 2026.
Designed as a high-level scientific forum, OBI aims to promote discussion of theoretical, experimental, and translational advances, fostering integration between basic research, technological development, and clinical applications. The event convenes national and international experts, strengthening collaborative research networks and expanding opportunities for academic cooperation and innovation.
The scientific program includes plenary lectures, thematic sessions, oral presentations, and poster sessions, creating a dynamic environment for the dissemination of novel findings, methodological exchange, and in-depth technical discussions in strategic areas such as:
- Polymeric, ceramic, and composite biomaterials;
- Regenerative medicine and translational strategies;
- Tissue engineering and biofabrication;
- Biological and mechanical evaluation of biomaterials;
- Artificial organs and biomedical devices;
- Innovation, regulatory science, and technology transfer.
Targeted at researchers, faculty members, graduate students (master´s and PhD levels), and advanced undergraduate students working in related disciplines, OBI/Uniara offers a unique opportunity for scientific updating, partnership development, and engagement in a high-level academic environment.
We invite the scientific community to participate in this edition by presenting research findings, sharing expertise, and contributing to discussions that drive progress in biomaterials and health-related technologies.
Invited Speakers
The OBI - Biomaterials and Artificial Organs/Uniara will feature invited speakers with outstanding scientific recognition in the fields of biomaterials, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and biomedical devices. Their participation reinforces the event´s commitment to academic excellence and to fostering high-impact scientific and technological discussions.
The scientific program will include plenary lectures and special presentations delivered by researchers affiliated with leading national and international institutions, whose contributions have significantly advanced knowledge and innovation in health-related technologies.
Below is the list of invited speakers who have already confirmed their participation, highlighting the high scientific level of the event and its relevance within the context of contemporary research in biomaterials and biomedical technologies:
- Ana Carina Loureiro Mendes
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
- Ana Luiza Miláss
University of Campinas (Unicamp) - Anderson de Oliveira Lobo
Federal University of Piauí (UFPI) - André Capaldo Amaral
University of Araraquara (Uniara) - André Ferrão Vargas
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) - André Ricardo Fajardo
Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) - Caio Gomide
University of Campinas (Unicamp) - Carlos Roberto Grandini
São Paulo State University (Unesp) - Cassamo Ussemane Mussagy
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso (PUCV)
- Conrado Ramos Moreira Afonso
Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) - Creusa Sayuri Tahara Amaral
University of Araraquara (Uniara) - Daniella Regina Mulinari
Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ) - Eduardo Chuluyan
University of Buenos Aires (UBA)
- Eduardo Guy Perpétuo Bock
University of Campinas (Unicamp) - Eduardo Henrique Backes
Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) - Edvani Curti Muniz
State University of Maringá (UEM) - Elida Beatriz Hermida
National University of San Martín (UNSAM) - Emanuel Carrilho
University of São Paulo (USP) - Erika Lorena Fonseca Costa de Alvarenga
Federal University of São João Del-Rei (UFSJ) - Guilherme Sanchez
State University of Maringá (UEM) - Kristiane Mattar Accetti Holanda
National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) - Larissa Mendes de Lazari
Implacil Osstem - Livio Cesar Cunha Nunes
Federal University of Piauí (UFPI) - Luiz Fernando Cappa de Oliveira
Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) - Marcus Vinicius Lia Fook
Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) - María Luján Cuestas
University of Buenos Aires (UBA) - Marina de Lima Fontes
HB Biotech - Marisa Beppu
University of Campinas (Unicamp) - Matheus Bertanha
São Paulo State University (Unesp) - Monica Felts de La Roca Soares
National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) - Osvaldo Novais de Oliveira Junior
University of São Paulo (USP) - Paulo Emílio Alves Gaspar
University of Araraquara (Uniara) - Renata Santos Rabelo
Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) - Ricardo Augusto Bonotto Barboza
University of Araraquara (Uniara) - Romina Julieta Glisoni
University of Buenos Aires (UBA) - Rossana Mara da Silva Moreira Thiré
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) - Samarah Vargas Harb
Brazilian Biosciences National Laboratory (LNBio) - Sandra Cruz
Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) - Santiago Daniel Palma
National University of Córdoba (UNC) - Sidney José Lima Ribeiro
São Paulo State University (Unesp) - Thalyta Stefani
Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU)
These lectures will address cutting-edge topics, including advanced biomaterials development, translational strategies in regenerative medicine, biofabrication approaches, and functional evaluation of biomedical systems, offering participants an integrated perspective on current challenges and emerging opportunities at the interface of science, technology, and clinical application.
Scientific Program
The OBI - Biomaterials and Artificial Organs/Uniara will be structured as a scientific workshop, prioritizing participant interaction, in-depth discussion of strategic topics, and integration across different areas of expertise.
The program will be organized over two days, combining plenary lectures, integrated thematic sessions, selected oral presentations, and poster sessions, fostering a dynamic environment for scientific exchange and collaborative knowledge building.
Activities will be organized around the following thematic tracks:
- Biological, Mechanical, and Functional Evaluation of Biomaterials;
- Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering;
- Artificial Organs and Biomedical Devices;
- Bioethics in Biomedical Technologies;
- Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Regulatory Aspects.
Each track will be explored through thematic sessions that integrate invited speakers and selected contributions, encouraging dialogue across different levels of expertise and research domains.
In addition, the event will include guided poster sessions, promoting direct interaction between authors and participants, as well as dedicated moments for collective reflection on scientific challenges and translational perspectives in biomaterials and health-related technologies.
August 6
| Time | Activity | Participant(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Opening Session SLABO Presentation and Welcome to Participants |
SLABO + Organizing Committee |
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Keynote Global Challenges in Biomaterials, Regenerative Medicine, and Biomedical Devices |
Monica Felts de La Roca Soares |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Keynote Global Challenges in Biomaterials, Regenerative Medicine, and Biomedical Devices |
Kristiane Mattar Accetti Holanda |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Expert Talks + Discussion Characterization Methods, Cell-material Interaction, in vitro and in vivo Assays |
Erika Lorena Fonseca Costa de Alvarenga Renata Santos Rabelo Eduardo Guy Perpétuo Bock |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Interdisciplinary Debate Translational Challenges: From Biomaterial to Clinical Device |
Marcus Vinicius Lia Fook Larissa Mendes de Lazari Samarah Vargas Harb |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Interdisciplinary Debate Integration Between Biomaterial Characterization and Regenerative Outcomes: What are the Limitations for Translation? |
André Ferrão Vargas Matheus Bertanha Ana Luiza Miláss Eduardo Chuluyan |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Expert Talks + Discussion Biomaterials Development for Regeneration: Are we Evaluating the Correct Parameters? |
Eduardo Henrique Backes Anderson de Oliveira Lobo André Ricardo Fajardo María Luján Cuestas |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Expert Talks + Discussion From Scaffold to Tissue: What Defines Success in Regenerative Strategies? |
André Capaldo Amaral Elida Beatriz Hermida Daniella Regina Mulinari Rossana Mara da Silva Moreira Thiré |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Moderated Discussion Presentation and Technical Discussion of Experimental and Methodological Studies |
August 7
| Time | Activity | Participant(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Keynote Clinical Applications, Implantable Systems, Biointerfaces, and Smart Devices |
Ana Carina Loureiro Mendes |
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Keynote Ethical Aspects of Research |
Emanuel Carrilho |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Keynote Ethical Aspects of Research |
Carlos Roberto Grandini |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Regulatory Workshop TRL, Technological Validation, Intellectual Property, and ANVISA/FDA Regulations |
Lívio Cesar Cunha Nunes Marina de Lima Fontes Regiane |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Interdisciplinary Debate Technological Development and AI |
Osvaldo Novais de Oliveira Junior Thalyta Stefani Paulo Emílio Alves Gaspar |
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Strategic Interaction Technological Partnerships, Industrial Demands, and Innovation Opportunities |
Marisa Beppu Creusa Sayuri Tahara Amaral Guilherme Sanchez Ricardo Augusto Bonotto Barboza |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Expert Talks + Discussion Materials Characterization |
Luiz Fernando Cappa de Oliveira Conrado Ramos Moreira Afonso Sandra Cruz |
| 15:00 - 16:30 | Expert Talks + Discussion Bioprocesses and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnologies |
Cassamo Ussemane Mussagy Romina Julieta Glisoni Santiago Daniel Palma |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Expert Talks + Discussion Defining Scientific Priorities and Future Collaborations - INCTs Meeting |
Sidney José Lima Ribeiro Edvani Curti Muniz Caio Gomide |
| 18:00 - 18:30 | Closing Session Farewell from SLABO and Plans for the Next Event |
Alquimia Group for Scientific Outreach |
*Program subjected to change
Short Courses
As part of the scientific proposal of the OBI - Biomaterials and Artificial Organs/Uniara, five thematic short courses will be offered on August 5, the day preceding the official opening of the event.
This initiative aims to strengthen the educational character of the workshop, providing participants with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in strategic areas, explore advanced methodological approaches, and enhance the integration between basic research, technological development, and translational application.
The short courses have a limited number of available seats (specified in the information about each course), which will be filled according to the chronological order of registration. Enrollment in a short course will only be validated upon confirmation of payment of both the event registration fee and the short course fee (R$25.00 - twenty-five reais) by the Organizing Committee.
The short courses will address the following topics:
Applied Biofilms in Biomaterials
Instructor: Dr. Fernanda Lourenção Brighenti
Location: FOAr / Unesp
Duration: 8h
Available Seats: 10
Cell Therapy and Tissue Engineering
Instructor: Dr. Matheus Bertanha
Location: Uniara
Duration: 4h
Available Seats: 50
Biofabrication and 3D Printing of Biomaterials: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Applications in Tissue Engineering
Instructor: Dr. Bianca Chieregato Maniglia
Location: Uniara
Duration: 6h
Available Seats: 20
Engineering of Nanoporous and Nanostructured Materials for Biological Applications
Instructor: Dr. Elias Paiva Ferreira Neto
Location: IQ - Unesp Araraquara
Duration: 6h
Available Seats: 20
Biomaterials Processing Techniques
Instructor: Dr. Ricardo Bortoletto-Santos
Location: Uniara
Duration: 4h
Available Seats: 16
The activities will be conducted by experts focusing on experimental, applied, and innovative aspects in the areas of biomaterials and health technologies.
Registration
Registration Fees
| Category | Early Registration (until June 30) |
Regular Registration (until August 5) |
On-site Registration (August 6-7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals* (150 seats available) |
R$ 450.00 | R$ 550.00 | R$ 650.00 |
| Graduate Students (150 seats available) |
R$ 250.00 | R$ 350.00 | R$ 450.00 |
| Undergraduate Students (50 seats available) |
R$ 150.00 | R$ 250.00 | R$ 300.00 |
*This event follows international standards, in which postdoctoral researchers are considered professionals.
Registration Policy
- Registration will be confirmed only after payment has been received;
- Students must provide proof of current enrollment;
- Registration is personal and non-transferable;
- Cancellation requests may be submitted up to 15 days prior to the event, with a 70% partial refund;
- No refunds will be issued after this deadline;
- The organizing committee reserves the right to adjust the program and operational conditions of the event when necessary.
Note: Fees and conditions are subject to change according to the final event arrangements.
Scientific Paper Submission
The OBI - Biomaterials and Artificial Organs/Uniara invites researchers, faculty members, and students to submit scientific papers aligned with the event´s thematic areas.
Submitting a paper provides an opportunity to disseminate scientific results, exchange experiences, and engage with the academic community working in the fields of biomaterials, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and biomedical technologies.
Submission Guidelines
Registration for abstract submission is free of charge.
Papers must be submitted via the electronic form available through the link provided at the bottom of this page.
The deadline for paper submission is June 30.
Abstracts must be written in English, and each author may submit and present up to 2 (two) papers as the presenting/main author. There is no limit for participation as a co-author.
The abstract must include only:
- Title;
- Authors;
- Affiliations;
- Abstract text;
- Acknowledgments (optional);
- References (maximum of 2).
Abstracts must follow the official event template, which will be available for download on this page.
Review Process
All submitted papers will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee based on:
- Technical and scientific quality;
- Originality and innovative character;
- Relevance of the topic;
- Clarity and quality of writing.
Papers may be accepted for presentation or rejected. The decision of the Scientific Committee will be final.
Presentation Formats
Poster Presentation
Posters may be presented in Portuguese, Spanish, or English.
Recommended dimensions: 90 cm x 120 cm (vertical format).
Student Award
Students who wish to compete for the Best Scientific Paper Award must indicate this option at the time of submission.
To be eligible for the award, an extended abstract must be submitted following a specific template, which will be provided after the paper is accepted.
The extended abstract must include:
- Title, authors, and affiliations;
- Introduction;
- Methodology;
- Results and discussion;
- Conclusions;
- Acknowledgments;
- References;
- Figures and/or tables (when applicable).
The award ceremony will take place during the closing session, and the presenting author must be present.
Publication of Papers
Abstracts accepted and presented at the event will be made available in digital format in an issue of the scientific journal International Journal of Advances in Medical Biotechnology (IJAMB), accessible via the official website.
Additional information regarding potential publication opportunities associated with the event will be announced in due course.
Templates
Templates for paper preparation will be available soon.
Important Information
Registration for abstract submission is mandatory and does not replace the required registration for participation in the event. After your abstract has been accepted, participants must also complete their event registration in order to present their work and participate in the event activities.
Venue
The 9th Workshop on Artificial Organs, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering - OBI Araraquara will be held at Hotel Transamerica Araraquara.
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Information
- Address: Av. Brasil, 477 - Centro - Araraquara/SP
- Phone: +55 (16) 3301-5410
- E-mail: reservas.tar@ahi.com.br
Accommodation
Hotel Transamerica Araraquara offers accommodation at a special promotional rate for participants of our event. We recommend booking in advance.
Promotional code: WORKSHOP OBI ARARAQUARA
Organization
Host Institution
Universidade de Araraquara - Uniara
Scientific Partner Institution
Sociedade Latino-Americana de Biomateriais e Órgãos Artificiais - SLABO
Responsible Unit
Graduate Program in Biotechnology - PPGB/Uniara
General Coordination
- André Capaldo Amaral (Uniara - Brazil)
- Hernane da Silva Barud (Uniara - Brazil)
- Rossana Mara da Silva Moreira Thiré (UFRJ - Brazil)
Organizing Committee
- Bianca Chieregato Maniglia (USP - Brazil)
- Edson Cavalcanti da Silva Filho (UFPI - Brazil)
- Maria Lujan Cuestas (CONICET - Argentina)
Scientific Committee
- Adriana Pereira Duarte (UFMS - Brazil)
- Alessandra Nara de Souza Rastelli (Unesp - Brazil)
- Ana Melva Champi Farfán (UFABC - Brazil)
- Ana Paula Girol (UNIFIPA - Brazil)
- André Ricardo Fajardo (UFPel - Brazil)
- Arnobio Antonio da Silva Junior (UFRN - Brazil)
- Aryel Heitor Ferreira (MackGraphe - Brazil)
- Braz de Souza Marotti (SENAI/PR - Brazil)
- Breno Yuzo Tachibana Nishida (IFSP - Brazil)
- Bruno Henrique Costa (UFSJ - Brazil)
- Bruno Jesus dos Santos (IMT Atlantique - France)
- Bruno Seiki Domingos Onishi (USP/IQSC - Brazil)
- Cláudia Trindade Oliveira (Feevale University - Brazil)
- Clovis Wesley Oliveira de Souza (UFSCar - Brazil)
- Daniela Leite Fabrino (UFSJ - Brazil)
- Daniella Regina Mulinari (UERJ - Brazil)
- Danielle Matias Rodrigues (Unicamp - Brazil)
- Danilo Manzani (USP/IQSC - Brazil)
- Denise Crispim Tavares (UNIFRAN - Brazil)
- Eduardo Guy Perpétuo Bock (IFSP - Brazil)
- Eduardo Henrique Backes (UFSCar - Brazil)
- Elias Paiva Ferreira Neto (Unesp - Brazil)
- Elisabete Frollini (IQSC/USP - Brazil)
- Erika Lorena Fonseca Costa de Alvarenga (UFSJ - Brazil)
- Evandro Drigo da Silva (IPEN - Brazil)
- Fauze Ahmad Aouada (Unesp - Brazil)
- Fernanda Lourenção Brighenti (Unesp - Brazil)
- Fernando Freitas Portella (Feevale University - Brazil)
- Flavia Aparecida Resende Nogueira (Uniara - Brazil)
- Flavia de Almeida Lucas (Unesp - Brazil)
- Francisco Eroni Paz Santos (UFPI - Brazil)
- Frederico Barros de Sousa (UNIFEI - Brazil)
- Giovanna Machado (CETENE - Brazil)
- Guilherme Ferreira Caetano (FHO - Brazil)
- Gustavo Senra Gonçalves de Carvalho (UFSJ - Brazil)
- Helinando Pequeno de Oliveira (UNIVASF - Brazil)
- Isabella Karoline Ribeiro Dias (SENAI/PR - Brazil)
- José Maurício Almeida Caiut (USP - Brazil)
- José Ricardo Corrêa de Sousa Sobrinho (USP - Brazil)
- Josy Anteveli Osajima (UFPI - Brazil)
- Katia Sivieri (Uniara - Brazil)
- Leilson Rocha Bezerra (UFCG - Brazil)
- Leonardo Miziara Barboza Ferreira (Unesp - Brazil)
- Lívia Contini Massimino (Uniara - Brazil)
- Lizandro Manzato (IFAM - Brazil)
- Luciana Solera Sales (Unesp - Brazil)
- Luciano Avallone (UFABC - Brazil)
- Marcelo Barbosa Furtini (UFPI - Brazil)
- Marcia Regina de Moura Aouada (Unesp - Brazil)
- Márcio Luiz dos Santos (USP - Brazil)
- Marco Antonio Utrera Martines (UFMS - Brazil)
- Mariana Roesch Ely (UCS - Brazil)
- Marilia Mattar de Amoêdo Campos Velo (Unesp - Brazil)
- Marina de Lima Fontes (Uniara - Brazil)
- Marina Paiva Abuçafy (Unesp - Brazil)
- Matheus Bertanha (Unesp - Brazil)
- Moliria Vieira dos Santos (USP - Brazil)
- Murilo Daniel de Mello Innocentini (Unaerp - Brazil)
- Paulo César Soares Júnior (PUCPR - Brazil)
- Priscyla Daniely Marcato Gaspari (USP - Brazil)
- Ralph Santos Oliveira (CNEN - Brazil)
- Renan Lira de Farias (PUC-Rio - Brazil)
- Ricardo Augusto Bonotto Barboza (Uniara - Brazil)
- Ricardo Bortoletto-Santos (UNAERP - Brazil)
- Roberta Pugina (Unesp - Brazil)
- Rogério Margonar (Uniara - Brazil)
- Rosa Corrêa Leoncio de Sá (USP - Brazil)
- Rosemary Aparecida de Carvalho (USP - Brazil)
- Sandra Andrea Cruz (UFSCar - Brazil)
- Sergio Paulo Campana Filho (USP/IQSC - Brazil)
- Simone de Fátima Medeiros Sampaio (USP - Brazil)
- Sinara Borborema (UERJ - Brazil)
- Thallita Pereira Queiroz (Uniara - Brazil)
- Valdeir Arantes (USP - Brazil)
- Vanusca Dalosto Jahno (Feevale University - Brazil)
- Wilton Rogério Lustri (Uniara - Brazil)
Administrative and Financial Support
- Bruna Scarduelli Pacheco (Uniara - Brazil)
- Rosana Pazini (Uniara - Brazil)
- Sandra Pavanelli (Uniara - Brazil)
Technical Support
- Bruna Scarduelli Pacheco (Uniara - Brasil)
- Camila Módolo (Uniara - Brasil)
- Carolina Marques Déa (Uniara - Brasil)
- Celso Andretta Junior (Uniara - Brasil)
- Juliano Marcello (Uniara - Brasil)
- Lívia da Silva Steinberg
- Maria Beatriz Almeida Bueno de Godoy
- Maria Julia Mieli
- Paula Fernandes de Abreu
- Paula Santos (Uniara - Brasil)
- Pedro Agostine Bezerra
- Rafael Lopes (Uniara - Brasil)
- Rosana Pazini (Uniara - Brasil)
- Samuel Gatti (Uniara - Brasil)
- Sandra Pavanelli (Uniara - Brasil)
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