#THE Meshwork
Upcoming event

The Meshwork presents
From biomimetic materials to cancer metabolism, this month's Meshwork webinar "New frontiers in biomaterials and cancer research" explores how advances in matrix biology are driving innovation across diverse areas of biomedical research. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Brooke Farrugia (University of Melbourne), will present her research on engineering biomimetic growth factor delivery systems, while Dr. Jessica Chitty (Tom Cox Lab, Garvan Institute of Medical Research) will discuss emerging strategies to target copper, extracellular matrix crosslinking, and metabolic vulnerabilities in pancreatic cancer. Chaired by the vice-president of MBSANZ, Dr. Alex Smith (University of Queensland), this webinar will showcase cutting-edge research and highlight how understanding and manipulating the cellular microenvironment can lead to new therapeutic opportunities. Register now and join researchers from across the global matrix biology community.
Past events

Biomimetic 3D culture systems for disease modelling
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar featuring two outstanding researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center, who will share their latest insights into the role of the stromal microenvironment in cancer progression.
π Date: Wednesday, May 27
β° Time: 9:00 AM EST / 3:00 PM CET
β³ Duration: 90 minutes
π Location: Zoom
π Registration: Please register by scanning the QR code or via the following link:
https://forms.gle/EmXH4UNUvvZneL7e9
More info on our speakers:

Stromal Architects: ECM, Fibroblasts, and the Cancer Niche
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar featuring two outstanding researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center, who will share their latest insights into the role of the stromal microenvironment in cancer progression.
π Date: Monday, April 27
β° Time: 9:00 AM EST / 3:00 PM CET
β³ Duration: 90 minutes
π Location: Zoom
π Registration: Please register by scanning the QR code or via the following link:
https://forms.gle/Zq4er6AzYNX8vHW8A
More info on our invited speakers:

Join us for an exciting session featuring Dr. Alexander Nyström
(U. Freiburg)
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π Date & Time: 25 March, 2026
2 PM (UK) | 3 PM (CET) | 10 AM (EDT)
π Location: Online via Zoom
π Register here or Scan the QR code

Join us for an exciting session featuring one early career investigator examining how the cell cycle influences ECM adhesion!
First Speaker: Dr. Matt Jones (U. Plymouth)
Second Speaker: Nikita Mildren (U. Plymouth)
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π Date & Time: 26 February, 2026
2 PM (UK) | 3 PM (CET) | 9 AM (EST)
π Location: Online via Zoom
π Register here or Scan the QR code

Join us for an exciting session featuring two early career investigators with structure-based backgrounds regarding their recent forays into bioinformatic studies of the collagen triple helix!
First Speaker: Dr. Abhishek Jalan (U. Bayreuth)
Second Speaker: Dr. Debora Monego (MPIPR Mainz)
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π Date & Time: 27 January, 2026
2 PM (UK) | 3 PM (CET) | 9 AM (EST)
π Location: Online via Zoom
π Register here or Scan the QR code
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