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ETRS ANNUAL MEETING 3 - 5 September 2025

Young Investigator Pre-conference
on 2nd of September 2025

ETRS 2025 Schedule

Find below the scientific programme of the ETRS 2025 Annual meeting

Day 1 – Wednesday September, 3

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9:00am – 10:45am

Delegate Registration

Refreshments and Poster Placement

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10:45am – 11:00am

Welcome Address

 

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11:00am – 1:00pm

SESSION 1: 3D Bioprinting, Biomaterials and Bioengineering

Chairs: Christophe Egles, University of Rouen, France – Willeke Daamen, Radboud University Medical Centre, The Netherlands

Keynote Lecture by Prof. Liam Grover and Invited Lecture by Dr. Oommen Oommen.

Abstract Talks

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01:00pm – 2:00pm

Lunch

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2:00pm – 4:00pm

SESSION 2: Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Chairs: Andrew Quantock, Cardiff University, UK – Shane Browne, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland

Keynote Lecture by Prof. Paul Genever and Invited Lecture by Dr. Laura Howard.

Abstract Talks

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4:00pm – 4:30pm

Coffee Break

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4:30pm – 5:30pm

Charles Lapière Memorial Lecture

Chairs: Ryan Moseley, Cardiff University, UK – Bouke Boekema, Alliance of Dutch Burn Care, The Netherlands

Memorial Lecture by Dame Professor Molly Stevens, Oxford University, UK

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5:30pm – 7:30pm

Welcome Drinks Reception + Poster Session 1  –  Centre for Student Life

Day 2 – Thursday September, 4

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8:30am – 10:05am

SESSION 3: Infection, Inflammation and Wound Healing

Chairs: David Thomas, Cardiff University, UK  –  Helen Brown, Cardiff University, UK

Keynote Lecture by Prof. Matthew Hardman.

Abstract Talks

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10:05am – 10:30am

Coffee Break

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10:30am – 12:15pm

SESSION 4: Scarring and Wound Regeneration

Chairs: Andrew Leask, University of Saskatchewan, Canada  –  Phil Stephens, Cardiff University, UK

Keynote Lecture by Dr. Claire Higgins and Invited Lecture by Dr. Soma Meran.

Abstract Talks

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12:15pm – 1:15pm

Lunch and Poster Session 2

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1:15pm – 3:05pm

SESSION 5: Drug Development for Wound Healing / QBiotics Symposium

Chairs: Eduardo Silva, University of Stavanger, Norway  –  Sandra Franz, Leipzig University, Germany

Invited Lectures by Dr. Paul Reddell, Prof. David Thomas, Dr. Jason Cullen, Dr. Emma Woods, Prof. Ryan Moseley.

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3:05pm – 3:30pm

Coffee Break

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3:30pm – 5:30pm

SESSION 6: ETRS Young Investigator Award

Chairs: Maya Ezzo, Pasteur Institute, France  –  Bouke Boekema, Alliance of Dutch Burn Care, The Netherlands

Selected Lectures by ETRS Young Investigator Awardees, WHS YIA Winner 2025 and Dr. Suwelack Corporate Foundation YIA Winner 2025.

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5:30pm – 6:30pm

ETRS General Assembly

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6.45pm – ...

Conference Dinner @ Cardiff Castle

Day 3 – Friday September, 5

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8:30am – 10:35am

SESSION 7: Wound Healing Therapy Translation, Regulation and Public Perception (Workshop)

Chairs: Paul Reddell, QBiotics Group, Australia – Ryan Moseley, Cardiff University, UK

Invited Lectures by Dr. Paul Reddell, Prof. Paul Genever, Dr. Matthew Malone, Dr. Lindsay Davies, Dr. Maki Umemura.

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10:35am – 11:00am

Coffee Break

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11:00am – 12:55pm

SESSION 8: Matrix Modulation For Tissue Repair

Chairs: Andrew Leask, University of Saskatchewan, Canada  –  Tim Bowen, Cardiff University, UK

Keynote Lecture by Prof. Tero Järvinen and Invited Lectures by Prof. Denis Barritault and Prof. Susan Volk.

Abstract Talks

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12:55pm – 1:30pm

Lunch

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1:30pm – 3:15pm

SESSION 9: Exploiting Biologics For Enhanced Healing

Chairs: Phil Stephens, Cardiff University, UK  –  Soma Meran, Cardiff University, UK  

Keynote Lecture by Dr. Ning Xu Landen and Invited Lecture by Prof. Tim Bowen.

Abstract Talks

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3:15pm – 3:30pm

Awards & Closing Remarks