ETRS 2025 Schedule
Find below the scientific programme of the ETRS 2025 Annual meeting

Day 1 – Wednesday September, 3
9:00am – 10:45am
Delegate Registration
Refreshments and Poster Placement
10:45am – 11:00am
Welcome Address
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
01:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
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
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Coffee Break
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
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Welcome Drinks Reception + Poster Session 1 – Centre for Student Life
Day 2 – Thursday September, 4
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
10:05am – 10:30am
Coffee Break
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
12:15pm – 1:15pm
Lunch and Poster Session 2
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.
3:05pm – 3:30pm
Coffee Break
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.
5:30pm – 6:30pm
ETRS General Assembly
6.45pm – ...
Conference Dinner @ Cardiff Castle
Day 3 – Friday September, 5
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.
10:35am – 11:00am
Coffee Break
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
12:55pm – 1:30pm
Lunch
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