MTERMS2026

Conference Theme

FROM DISCOVERY TO THERAPY: ADVANCES IN TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

The 10th Malaysian Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine Scientific Meeting (MTERMS 2026) focuses on bridging the gap between fundamental scientific discovery and real-world clinical application. This theme emphasizes translational science, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustainable innovation in regenerative medicine.

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are rapidly evolving fields integrating biomaterials science, stem cell biology, gene editing, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and clinical translation. MTERMS 2026 highlights how these domains converge to move laboratory breakthroughs toward therapeutic impact.

Key Focus Areas

Stem Cell Innovations and Clinical Applications

  • Stem Cell Biology and Mechanisms of Differentiation
  • Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
  • Organoids and 3D Bioprinting
  • Regenerative Medicine and Translational Therapies
  • Cellular Reprogramming and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)
  • Clinical Trials and Regulatory Science in Stem Cell Therapy
  • Gene Editing and Cell Engineering
  • Immunomodulation and Stem Cell Interactions
  • Neural Stem Cells and Neuroregeneration
  • Musculoskeletal Regeneration
  • Cardiac and Vascular Regeneration
  • Hepatic and Pancreatic Regeneration
  • Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles and Secretome Therapy
  • Biomanufacturing and GMP Production of Stem Cells
  • Ethics, Policy, and Commercialization in Regenerative Medicine
  • Other relevant fields

Biomaterials and Tissue Scaffolds

  • Design and Development of Novel Biomaterials
  • Biocompatibility and Biofunctionality Assessment
  • 3D Bioprinting and Additive Manufacturing
  • Smart and Responsive Biomaterials
  • Hydrogels and Injectable Scaffolds
  • Nanomaterials in Tissue Engineering
  • Bioactive Surface Modification
  • Degradable and Bioresorbable Scaffolds
  • Mechanical and Structural Characterization of Scaffolds
  • Vascularization Strategies in Engineered Tissues
  • Cell–Material Interactions and Mechanotransduction
  • Composite and Hybrid Scaffolds
  • Scaffold-Based Organoid and Tissue Models
  • Clinical Translation and Regulatory Challenges in Biomaterials
  • Sustainable and Green Biomaterials
  • Other relevant fields

Student and Young Investigator Symposium (SYIS)

  • All fields listed above presented by active MSc or PhD students, or by MSc/PhD graduates who have completed their studies within the past three years.