The initiative “The Living Wound: From Cellular Forces to Intelligent Tissue Regeneration” will take place on 12 November in Porto, bringing together international experts in biomechanics, cell biology, biomedical engineering and clinical innovation.
The Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde e Enfermagem at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in Porto, will host the international masterclass The Living Wound: From Cellular Forces to Intelligent Tissue Regeneration on 12 November, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The initiative is part of the academic framework of the Master's Programme in Tissue Regeneration and Viability.
Under the theme Where Biomedical Engineering Meets Clinical Innovation, the masterclass aims to explore new approaches to injury prevention, wound healing and tissue regeneration, bringing together different scientific and clinical perspectives.
The programme features four experts: Prof. Amit Gefen, specialising in tissue biomechanics and biomedical engineering; Prof. Daphne Weihs, specialising in cellular mechanobiology and tissue repair; Prof. Paulo Alves, focusing on clinical innovation, digital wound care and artificial intelligence; and Prof. Vasco Neves, wound care specialist.
Throughout the session, topics will include the influence of mechanical forces on tissue injury, how cells respond to mechanical stimuli, the development of biomaterials and protective devices, and the potential of artificial intelligence in wound assessment and monitoring.
One of the highlights will be the interactive lab The Wound Innovation Challenge: Design the Next Generation of Tissue Care. During this activity, participants will work in multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions to a clinical challenge involving a complex, slow-healing wound. Their proposals will combine knowledge of biomechanics, cell biology, biomedical engineering, digital technologies and clinical practice, followed by feedback from the invited experts.
The masterclass will conclude with a joint discussion on the scientific and technological advances that could transform tissue viability and regeneration over the next decade.
Aimed at nurses, healthcare professionals, biomedical engineers, researchers, master's and doctoral students, and other professionals working in clinical innovation and regenerative medicine, the initiative will be held in English and is open to external professionals and researchers, subject to registration.
Through this initiative, FCSE promotes dialogue between nursing science, cell biology and biomedical engineering, exploring new possibilities for more informed and personalised care and advancing the future of tissue regeneration.
