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MASSIV 1.0: The Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology and Systems Bioengineering in Vancouver
Abstract Submission Deadline: November 7, 2025
Event Dates: January 19-22, 2025
Location: The Nest, Vancouver, BC
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Are you ready to explore the future of synthetic biology and biomedical engineering? The Meeting for Advanced Synthetic Biology and Systems Bioengineering (MASSIV) 1.0 is coming to Vancouver, B.C., bringing together leading researchers, innovators, and trainees from around the world. The Stem Cell Network (SCN) is pleased to be partnering with Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and to deliver this event, hosted by the School of Biomedical Engineering at UBC.
Driven by recent breakthroughs in genome, cell, tissue, and organ engineering, MASSIV 1.0 will showcase how the boundaries of biology and medicine are being pushed at an unprecedented scale. This exciting event will feature cutting-edge technologies and applications at the intersection of biology, engineering, and data science. Special emphasis will be placed on how foundational synthetic biology and bioengineering principles, originally developed using microorganisms alongside computational and AI approaches, are transforming stem cell biology and tissue engineering to advance human health.
SCN is offering a limited number of trainee travel awards, valued at up to $2,500 each, to support attendance at MASSIV 1.0. To be eligible for travel support, trainees must present a poster and participate in at least one training event during the conference.
Who Should Attend?
This travel award is for research trainees currently working on a research project in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine in a Canadian lab.
‡ A research trainee is a graduate student, post-doc, research associate and/or technician currently working in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine in a Canadian lab.
How to Apply
- Register directly on the MASSIV 1.0 website
- Ensure that you indicate that you are working in stem cells and regenerative medicine on the registration form.
- SCN will review registrations and contact the successful trainees in early December.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a trainee/highly qualified personnel (HQP) (i.e. a graduate student, post-doc, research associate and/or technician) currently working on a research project in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine in a Canadian lab.
- In order to be eligible for travel support, trainees must present a poster and attend at least one training event as part of the conference.
Conditions
- SCN travel support will cover travel expenses associated with attending the event up to a maximum of $2,500 per travel award, for those not based in Vancouver, including:
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- Travel to/from the event location
- Accomodation beginning the night before the event with departure on the day after the event
- Meals not provided during the event.
- Reimbursement will be processed following the event, in accordance with the SCN Travel Booking & Reimbursement Policy (policy will be provided to successful applicants). All reimbursement payments are by electronic funds transfer.
- By accepting this travel award, the recipient agrees to complete a survey describing the value of the training and networking opportunities made available through the award. This information will be used at SCN’s discretion on its website, newsletters and for the purpose of reporting to their funding agencies.
- By registering for this event, attendees also accept to have their pictures taken during event and used in materials as described above.
For further information on this opportunity or for application related enquiries, please email trainingSCN@stemcellnetwork.ca
