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OBI 2026 - 10th Workshop on Artificial Organs, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
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About the event
10th 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.
To date, seven invited speakers have already confirmed their participation, highlighting the high scientific level of the event and its relevance within the contemporary landscape of biomaterials and biomedical research:
- Anderson de Oliveira Lobo
Federal University of Piauí - UFPI (Brazil) - Carlos Roberto Grandini
São Paulo State University (Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" - Unesp (Brazil) - Cassamo Ussemane Mussagy
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso (Chile) - Lívio César Cunha Nunes
Federal University of Piauí - UFPI (Brazil) - Luiz Fernando Cappa de Oliveira
Federal University of Juiz de Fora - UFJF (Brazil) - María Luján Cuestas
Institute for Research in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology - IMPaM - UBA - CONICET (Argentina) - Osvaldo Novais de Oliveira Junior
University of São Paulo - USP (Brazil)
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.
Additional speakers will be progressively announced on this page as new confirmations are finalized, further expanding the scientific scope and international reach of the event.
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.
The detailed program, including schedule and confirmed speakers, will be announced soon following the finalization of invited participants.
Short Courses
As part of the scientific framework of the OBI - Biomaterials and Artificial Organs/Uniara, five thematic short courses will be offered on the day preceding the official start of the event.
This initiative aims to enhance the workshop-oriented nature of the event, providing participants with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in strategic areas, explore advanced methodological approaches, and strengthen the integration between basic research, technological development, and translational application.
The short courses will cover the following topics:
- Biofilms Applied to Biomaterials;
- Biological Dressings and Stem Cell Therapy;
- 3D Printing of Biomaterials;
- Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials;
- Biomaterials Processing Techniques.
The activities will be conducted by invited experts, focusing on experimental, applied, and innovative aspects of biomaterials and health-related technologies.
Further information, including instructors, duration, number of seats, and registration criteria, will be soon announced in this section.
Registration
Registration Fees
| Category | Early Registration (until May 31) |
Regular Registration (until August 5) |
On-site Registration (August 6-7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals* | R$ 450.00 | R$ 550.00 | R$ 650.00 |
| Graduate Students | R$ 250.00 | R$ 350.00 | R$ 450.00 |
| Undergraduate Students | 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
Papers must be submitted through an online form, the link to which will be made available on this page. At the time of submission, the author must indicate the preferred presentation format: oral presentation or poster presentation.
The final decision regarding the presentation format will be made by the Scientific Committee based on the review process. Abstracts must be written in English and submitted electronically. Each author may submit and present up to two (2) papers as the 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 oral presentation; accepted for poster presentation; or rejected. The decision of the Scientific Committee is final.
Presentation Formats
Oral Presentation
Oral presentations may be delivered in Portuguese, Spanish, or English; however, presentation slides must be in English.
Poster Presentation
Posters may be presented in Portuguese, Spanish, or English.
Recommended dimensions: 90 cm × 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
Submission deadlines, result announcements, and other important dates will be announced soon. We recommend regularly checking this page for updates.
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
- Dr. André Capaldo Amaral (Uniara - Brazil)
- Dr. Hernane da Silva Barud (Uniara - Brazil)
Organizing Committee
- Dr. André Capaldo Amaral (Uniara - Brazil)
- Dr. Hernane da Silva Barud (Uniara - Brazil)
- 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 - Brazil)
- Sandra Pavanelli (Uniara - Brazil)
- Samuel Gatti (Uniara - Brazil)
- Juliano Marcello (Uniara - Brazil)
- Rafael Lopes (Uniara - Brazil)
- Paula Santos (Uniara - Brazil)
- Rosana Pazini (Uniara - Brazil)
- Carolina Marques Déa (Uniara - Brazil)
- Camila Módolo (Uniara - Brazil)
- Celso Andretta Junior (Uniara - Brazil)
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