Upstate New York Microphysiological Systems Symposium 2026 : News & Events : Department of Biomedical Engineering : University of Rochester

Upstate New York Microphysiological Systems Symposium 2026

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester and the Microphysiological Systems (MPS) Network group are exited to host the 2nd Upstate New York Microphysiological Systems Symposium (UNY-MPSS) on May 11th, 2026. We’re hoping to carry the success from our 2024 event into this year and hope that you will join us as our community continues to grow.

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Event Highlights

Advancements in 3D tissue culture, organoids, and MPS for in vitro disease/tissue modeling and drug discovery
Faculty talks, an alumni industry speaker, trainee poster presentations, and a regulatory perspective
Valuable networking opportunities with representatives from leading companies in the field

Featured Speakers

Dr. Esak Lee, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University
Dr. Alec Salminen, Manager of In Vitro Assay Services, LifeNet Health LifeSciences
Dr. Graham Marsh, Scientific Director at C-Path

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Register and submit your abstract through the external event link:

https://linktr.ee/unympss2026

Abstract and registration deadline: March 6th, 2026
Registration is free and includes breakfast, lunch, and parking on the event day
Outstanding abstracts will be selected for lightning presentations and awards
Abstract requirement can be found in the provided link

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Schedule

coming soon!

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Organized by the MPS Network

MPS Network is a trainee-led special interest and professional development group based at the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). For any questions and feedback, contact Katie Daniel (kdani12@UR.Rochester.edu) or Isabelle Linares (ilinares@ur.rochester.edu). Consider joining our mailing list!

**Acknowledgements & Contact Information**
Katie Daniel Co-President	Isabelle Linares Co-President	Chiao Yun Chen Secretary	Alexis Feidler Treasurer
Kevin Ling Planning Committee	Hossein Abolhassani Planning Committee	Deepak Sonker Planning Committee	Emily Reitz Planning Committee