The MPS World Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C., brought together researchers, clinicians, engineers, and industry partners from across the globe to advance the future of microphysiological systems (MPS). The meeting highlighted the field’s interdisciplinary nature, creating a unique environment where experts from diverse scientific backgrounds could exchange ideas, discuss emerging technologies, and establish new collaborations.
One of the highlights of the summit was the opportunity to engage with leading researchers in women’s health. Discussions on innovative in vitro models, disease modeling, and the future of personalized medicine emphasized the growing importance of MPS technologies in addressing unmet needs in women’s health research. Bringing together experts from different disciplines and countries fostered valuable conversations and opened the door to exciting future collaborations.
Beyond the scientific program, the summit was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and friends from around the world. Catching up with familiar faces, meeting new collaborators, and sharing experiences made the conference especially memorable and reflected the MPS community’s collaborative spirit.
A particular highlight for our team was the recognition of Adrian, who received the Best Poster Award from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) for his poster titled „Autologous Immune-Responsive Cervix-on-Chip Platform for Investigating Host-Pathogen Interactions in HSV-2 Infection.“ The award recognizes innovative research advancing human-relevant experimental models and represents an encouraging milestone for our ongoing work in developing organ-on-chip platforms for women’s health and infectious disease research.
We return from Washington inspired by the scientific excellence, the vibrant discussions, and the many new ideas generated throughout the meeting. We look forward to building on the connections established at the MPS World Summit and to contributing to the continued advancement of microphysiological systems.
