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2025

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The topping-out ceremony for the main structure of the Human Organ Physiopathology Emulation (HOPE) System and the Innovative Cell Technology R&D Platform
人类器官生理病理装置及创新细胞技术研发平台主体封顶活动

5th Shanghai–Lingang Biopharmaceutical Innovation and Development Forum
第五届上海·临港生物医药创新发展论坛
In Vitro Organ Manufacturing and Physiological Function Simulation
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

11th Chinese Academy of Sciences–Max Planck Society (CAS–MPG) Exploratory Round Table Conference (ERTC) on Organoids, Self-Organization, and Engineering, Shanghai
第十一届中国科学院–德国马普学会探索性圆桌会议：类器官、自组织与工程，上海
Working Session D: Frontier Technologies for Organoid Research
Prof. Qi Gu, Co-Chair

Chinese Academy of Sciences – Max Planck Society Summer School (CAS–MPG) on Quantitative Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen
中国科学院-德国马普学会暑期学校，定量合成生物学，深圳
Engineering Hierarchical Tissues through Biofabrication and Developmental Principles
Prof. Qi Gu, Session Keynote Speaker

Organoid Standardization Convention 2025, Guangzhou
OSC2025 第四届类器官标准化及创新应用大会，广州
Multi-level Organ Fabrication and Functional Simulation
多层级器官制造及功能模拟
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

Science Lecture
On November 15th, the Laboratory of Bioinspired Engineering hosted its latest Science Lecture, bringing together researchers, students, and collaborators to explore cutting-edge advances in bioinspired design and biomedical innovation. The lecture highlighted recent breakthroughs in organoid standardization, regenerative biomaterials, and engineering approaches to physiology.

Life Science Forum
Mechanobiology – Inspired Antithrombotic Strategies and Point-of-Care Microtechnologies
Invited Speaker: Arnold Lining Ju, Associate Professor at the School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney; Director of the Ju-Snow Mechanobiology and Biomanufacturing Laboratory; Snow Fellow and Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow

The 29th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences – Micro-Total Analysis Systems (µTAS 2025), Adelaide, Australia
Engineering Microphysiological Systems through Biofabrication and Developmental Principles
Prof. Qi Gu, Session Keynote Speaker

GU LAB at the 8th CAS Science Festival
On November 1–2, 2025, GU LAB participated in the 8th Science Festival hosted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences at the National Botanical Garden (South Garden), Beijing. Under the theme “Hi, Science! – Curiosity Explores the Unknown, Science Connects the Future”, our team engaged the public with interactive demonstrations.

Highlights included:

- 3D Printing Showcase: Live printing of toy dinosaurs, colorful PLA models, and explanations of FDM, SLA, and binder jetting technologies.
- Hands-on Experiments: Magnetic “magic mud” and non-Newtonian fluids sparked children’s curiosity about material science.
- Bioprinting Demonstration: Introduction to bio-inks and tissue engineering, showing potential applications in regenerative medicine.
- Microfluidics Display: Real-time observation of droplet formation under microscopes, illustrating precision in fluid dynamics.
- Interactive Activities: Quizzes, prize draws, and fingerprint tree participation encouraged engagement and creativity.

The event drew enthusiastic responses from both children and parents, reinforcing the importance of science communication and inspiring future exploration. GU LAB remains committed to bringing cutting-edge research closer to the public and looks forward to sharing more “unbelievable science miracles” at next year’s festival.

Participation in the UOW Alumni Event, joining fellow alumni in welcoming Professor G.Q. Max Lu AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Wollongong. Professor Lu led the UOW delegation on an official visit to the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), aiming to strengthen academic collaboration and foster institutional ties. The event provided an important opportunity for alumni engagement, highlighting the shared commitment to advancing international cooperation in research and education.

2025 China Biotech Innovation Conference, Chengdu
2025中国生物技术创新大会，成都
3D Bioprinting and Organ Manufacturing
生物3D打印与器官制造
Prof. Qi Gu, Session Keynote Speaker

2025 International Symposium on Microphysiological Systems (MPS 2025), Nanjing
2025微生理系统国际研讨会暨第七届类器官与器官芯片学术会议，南京
Designing Enhanced Physiological Function in Engineered Organs through Biofabrication and Developmental Principles
基于生物制造与发育学原理的增强型工程器官设计
Prof. Qi Gu, Session Keynote Speaker

2025 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society – Asia-Pacific Conference (TERMIS-AP), Wuhan
Session Keynote Speaker: Integrating Macroscopic Fabrication and Cellular Behavior in Hierarchical Tissue Engineering
Invited Speaker: Harnessing Developmental Biology to Build Physiological Complexity and Function

Strategic Symposium on Advanced Experimental Techniques in Space Life Sciences, Shanghai
空间生命科学先进实验技术战略研讨会，上海
Prospects for the Space Application of Organ Physiological and Pathological Simulation Technology
器官生理病理模拟技术空间应用展望
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

The 15th Annual Conference of the Chinese Society for Stem Cell Research (CSSCR)
中国干细胞第十五届年会，重庆
Hierarchical Tissue Biofabrication and Cellular Behavior Regulation
Prof. Qi Gu, Session Keynote Speaker

Attendees (PhD Students): Tan Jia, Juan Zhang, Boyang Jia, Hui Yu, Shiqiang Zhang

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2025 China Biomaterials Conference (CSBM 2025), Shaoxing, Zhejiang
2025年中国生物材料大会，浙江绍兴
Multiscale Bioprinting Modulates Cell Behavior to Construct Functional Hierarchical Structures
多尺度生物打印调控细胞行为以构建功能性层级组织
Prof. Qi Gu, Session Keynote Speaker

Oral Session:

Xiyuan Zhao (PhD Student): Development of cryopreservation bioinks capable of maintaining cell morphology

Poster Session:

Yilong He (Master’s Student): Establishment of a clinically relevant beagle model for periprosthetic joint infection with 3D-printed prostheses and multimodal evaluation (ID:14316)

2025 International Conference on Biofabrication, Warsaw, Poland
Regulating Cellular Behavior in Hierarchical Tissue Engineering
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

The Symposium: Advanced Materials Designing Effective Interfaces, University of Wollongong
Engineering Organs via Developmental Principles and Advanced Biofabrication
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

University of Sydney
Integrating Developmental Biology to Build Physiological Complexity and Function
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker, invited by Prof. Arnold Lining Ju

2025 Annual Meeting of Korean Society for Stem Cell Research, Seoul, South Korea
Macroscopic Tissue Fabrication and Microscopic Cell Migration
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker (on behalf of CSSCR)

Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
Building Physiological Complexity and Function in Engineered Organs
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker (jointly with Prof. Jason Burdick), invited by Heungsoo Shin

We’re delighted to announce that our team’s perspective, Future Frontiers in Bioinspired Implanted Biomaterials, has been published in Advanced Materials.

From organ‑mimicking scaffolds to smart materials that listen and respond to the body, our work charts the path toward adaptive implants that regenerate tissue and transform patient care. This piece distills cutting‑edge advances in cell‑laden constructs, 3D biofabrication, and stimuli‑responsive systems — and lays out a vision for the next phase of regenerative medicine.

Congratulations to Prof. Qi Gu on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). This distinction honors Prof. Gu’s exceptional contributions to biomaterials & bioengineering and the broader scientific community.

Master’s Thesis Defense
We are so proud of our graduate student, Carla Serra Colomer!
Congratulations on this incredible achievement!

PhD Dissertation Defense
Tingting Fan has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation. Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your next adventure, Dr. Fan!
Master’s Thesis Defense
Congratulations to our graduate students Yifan Hou and Yifan Wang!

International Organoid Conference (ISFO 2025), Shanghai
Designing biomaterials and processes to optimize the functionality of manufactured organs
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

The 5th Tug of War, Beijing Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

Congratulations to the Group of Bioinspired Engineering for achieving second place!

2025 National Conference on Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine – Wuhan University, Luojia Lecture Theatre – Wuhan University Interdisciplinary Forum
2025全国干细胞与再生医学大会·武汉大学珞珈讲坛·武汉大学交叉学科论坛
Stem cells and organ manufacturing
干细胞与器官制造
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

2025 China Aging Science Conference & International Conference on Aging Biology
2025中国衰老科学大会暨国际衰老生物学大会
How to design materials and processes to improve manufacturing organ function
如何设计材料及工艺提高制造器官功能
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

Qilu Academic Forum 100th Series of Academic Activities, Shandong University Qilu Hospital
齐鲁学术论坛100期系列学术活动，山东大学齐鲁医院
How to design materials and processes to improve the function of manufactured organs
如何协同设计材料及工艺提高制造器官功能
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

Zhongguancun Forum – Huairou Session: Huairou Science City Life Science Industry Development Seminar
中关村论坛-怀柔分会场：怀柔科学城生命科学产业发展研讨交流会
Stem cells and organ manufacturing
干细胞与器官制造
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

The 53th IOZ FRIDAY SEMINAR
Mechanobiology of Collective Cell Migration in Health and Disease
Invited Speaker: Chwee Teck LIM, NUS Society Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore

Academic Reports
Integrating human organoids into organismoids to model patient’s systemic pathophysiology on chips
Invited Speaker: Uwe Marx, honorary Professor of Medical Biotechnology at the Technical University of Berlin, Germany. Founder & CSO of TissUse.

Federal Republic of Germany Delegation to the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMCAS)
Human Organ Physiopathology Emulation System
Prof. Qi Gu, Invited Speaker

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