BaCell 3D

June 23 to 25th, 2025
Basel, Switzerland

About

About BaCell 3D

The BaCell 3D conference serves as a dynamic platform for the convergence of pioneering minds in the field of organoid technologies, microphysiological systems, in vitro development and regeneration, disease modeling, and drug discovery.

Our mission is clear: to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and accelerate progress in the realm of in-vitro multicellular systems. We envision a future where these cutting-edge technologies reshape the frontiers of developmental and biomedical research.

BaCell 3D takes place annually in Basel, Switzerland, welcoming not only the vast local organoid community but also enthusiasts and experts from around the world. We are committed to creating a vibrant ecosystem where knowledge-sharing thrives, ideas flourish, and new horizons emerge. Together, we aim to revolutionize the way we understand and harness the power of advanced multicellular systems.

Join us at BaCell 3D, where we embark on a journey to shape the future of science and medicine.

Speakers in 2024

The BaCell 3D conference will feature a remarkable group of speakers, bringing together experts from both the local Basel community and the international scientific community, ensuring a diverse and enriching exchange of ideas and knowledge.

Prof. Karl Koehler

Dr. Mina Gouti

Harvard Medical School

Keynote Speaker

Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine

Dr. Joep Beumer

Roche Institute of Human Biology

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Aydan Bulut-Karslioglu

Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics

Prof. Dagmar Iber

ETH Zürich

Dr. Manyu Du

MPI Freibourg

Prof. Prisca Liberali

Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research

Prof. Peter Loskill

Eberhard Karls University Tübingen

Prof. Ivan Martin

University of Basel

Dr. Magdalena Renner

Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel

Prof. Gerald Schwank

University of Zurich

Prof. Barbara Treutlein

ETH, BSSE

Prof. Matthias Lutolf

Roche Institute of Human Biology

Prof. Jennifer Rohn

University College London

Prof. Margherita Turco

Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research

Dr. Rosemarie Ungricht

Novartis

Prof. Ludovic Vallier

Berlin Institute of Health

Dr. Jesse Veenvliet

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics

Dr. Manya Du

MPI Freibourg

Speakers

Dr. Roberto Villasenor

Roche pRED

Panelists

Dr. Yvonne Fischer

Managing editor, Stem Cell Reports

Dr. Stylianos Lefkopoulos

Senior Editor, Nature Cell biology

Dr. Jenny Sandstrom

Executive Director, Swiss 3R

Program

This year, we're anticipating welcoming 300 participants and attendees, so secure your spot soon! Spots are limited, and once capacity is reached, a waitlist will be initiated. Registration details are listed below. We can't wait to see you there!

June 24th

12:45-13:45 Arrival

13:45-14:00 Welcome

14:00-15:00 Bacell3D Visionaries: Future-Focused Perspectives

14:00-14:15: Prisca Liberali

14:15-14:30: Ivan Martin

14:30-14:45: Matthias Lütolf

14:45-15:00: Barbara Treutlein

15:00-15:30 Break

15:30-16:30 Keynote: Mina Gouti (EMBO Young Investigator Lecture)

17:00-19:00 Poster Session 1 with Dinner

June 25th

8:30-9:15 Arrival

9:15-9:25 Welcome

9:25-12:25 Recapitulating Development & Regeneration in vitro

9:25-9:55: Dagmar Iber

9:55-10:10: Cornelia Schwayer

10:10-10:40: Jesse V. Veenvliet

10:40-11:10: Coffee Break

11:10-11:40: Aydan Bulut Karslioglu (EMBO Young Investigator Lecture)

11:40-11:55: Robin Journot

11:55-12:10: Ali Shariati

12:10-12:25: Qianhui Yu

12:25-13:30 Lunch Break

13:30-15:00 Organ-on-a-chip and Microphysiological Systems

13:30-14:00: Peter Loskill

14:00-14:15: Roberto Villasenor

14:15-14:30: Merve Bulut

14:30-15:00: Jennifer Rohn

15:00-15:30 Coffee Break

15:30-16:30 Panel Discussion

17:00-19:00 Poster Session 2 with Dinner

Download the full program.

June 26th

8:30-9:15 Arrival

9:15-9:25 Welcome

9:25-12:25 Disease Modelling and Drug Discovery

9:25-9:55: Ludovic Vallier

9:55-10:10: Stephanie Frenz-Wiessner

10:10-10:40: Rosemarie Ungricht

10:40-11:10: Coffee Break

11:10-11:25: Carlos Flores

11:25-11:40: Aurino M. Kemas

11:40-12:10: Margherita Turco

12:10-12:25: Stavros Giaglis

12:25-13:30 Lunch Break

13:30-16:15 Organoid Technologies

13:30-14:00: Gerald Schwank

14:00-14:15: Ryan Sarkar

14:15-14:30: Manyu Du

14:30-15:00: Break

15:00-15:30: Magdalena Renner

15:30-15:45: Jana B. Petr

15:45-16:15: Joep Beumer

16:15-16:45 Coffee Break

16:45-17:00: Miriam Wandres

17:00-18:00 Keynote: Karl Koehler

18:00-18:10 Best short talk and poster prizes presentation

18:10-20:00 Apero and networking

Plan your stay

Venues and directions

Main congress venue

Department of Biomedicine

Zentrum für Lehre und Forschung

Hebelstrasse 20

4031 Basel

Poster session and dinner

day 1

D-BSSE ETH Zürich

Schanzenstrasse 44

4056 Basel

Poster session and dinner

day 2

Biozentrum

Spitalstrasse 41

4056 Basel

Accommodation

For your accommodation during the conference, we have reserved a contingent of single rooms (including breakfast) at Hotels “D,” “The Passage,” and “Odelya”. The package also comes with a BaselCard, providing complimentary access to public transportation and discounts on cultural and recreational activities in the city. To book your room, please contact the hotel directly and mention that you’re attending the BaCell 3D conference. Please note that participants are responsible for covering the cost of the room themselves. Rooms must be booked before May 31st.

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