Stem-cell-based embryo models (SCBEMs) are 2D or 3D structures derived from pluripotent stem cells, guided by mechanical and chemical cues to mimic early embryonic development. They are powerful tools for studying development, disease modeling, drug screening, and regenerative and reproductive medicine. The field is rapidly advancing, with increasingly complex models incorporating embryonic, extraembryonic, and maternal components, aided by innovations in bioengineering, synthetic biology, and cell-instructive biomaterials. 

This meeting will highlight the latest SCBEM advancements, showcase cutting-edge tools for modulating dynamic niche signals, and explore applications from understanding early human development to disease processes. By bringing together an interdisciplinary community in this nascent field, the symposium will foster collaboration, consolidate the emerging research, and emphasize the translational potential of SCBEMs for both basic research and clinical applications. 

This meeting will feature our People’s Choice Poster Award, an opportunity to highlight an outstanding poster presenter at this conference. Poster presenters will not only share their work with a global audience of peers and leaders but also have the chance to be recognized by attendees and win a free future conference registration! Poster presenters, who are not giving a short talk, are eligible to win, with one winner chosen by attendee votes. 

Submit your abstract today.

In the video below, Dr. Jun Wu from UT Southwestern Medical Center, talks about why you should attend this meeting, and what to expect:

Also, check out the speaker highlights in the video below: