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SUMMARY:Join Us at the MN State Fair
DESCRIPTION:FIND ATP-BIO AT THE MN STATE FAIR: Meet the science that loves the cold\nWHEN: Wednesday September 2\, 2026 (from 9am-9pm)\nWHERE: Crossroads Building (UMN Central) | 1674 Dan Patch Avenue
URL:https://atp-bio.org/event/join-us-at-the-mn-state-fair/
CATEGORIES:Events of Interest
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SUMMARY:NSF ATP-Bio Public Webinar Series: Dr. Raphaela Bento (MGH)
DESCRIPTION:From Research to Venture: Learning to Navigate the Commercialization Journey\nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026 \n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT | 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET | 1:00 – 2:00 PM PT \nPresenter: Raphaela Bento\, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow\, MGH/Harvard Medical School) \nZoom Link
URL:https://atp-bio.org/event/nsf-atp-bio-public-webinar-series-dr-raphaela-bento-mgh/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Society for Cryobiology: The Passive Lunar Cryorepository Project
DESCRIPTION:Could the Moon become a backup drive for life on Earth?\nYou’ve heard about plans for a lunar biobank\, but what would it actually take to preserve Earth’s biodiversity off-world? \nSpeakers Mary Hagedorn (Smithsonian Institution and ATP-Bio SAB Member)\, Heath Mills (Rhodium Scientific)\, and  Garret Fitzpatrick (Center for Astrophysics\, Harvard University) will discuss an overview of the proposed project before diving deeper into engineering aspects of the lunar mission and the effects of spaceflight on preservation of different cell types and related logistical considerations. \nREGISTER NOW\n \nATP-Bio’s work in biopreservation is reaching beyond Earth \nWe encourage the cryo-community to attend and share the Society for Cryobiology webinar\, “The Passive Lunar Cryorepository Project\,” on Wednesday\, September 23 at 12:00 p.m. CT. \nThe webinar is especially relevant to ATP-Bio’s growing impact in biodiversity preservation. NSF supplemental funding is supporting ATP-Bio investigator Mary Hagedorn’s project\, “Building Space-Ready Biopreservation Technologies: Validating Cryopreservation Under Real Space Conditions Using the International Space Station National Laboratory.” This work is helping advance technologies needed to preserve Earth’s biodiversity under the unique conditions of space and supports the broader vision of a lunar biorepository. \nDuring the webinar\, Mary Hagedorn\, Garret Fitzpatrick\, and Heath Mills will explore the scientific\, engineering\, and logistical challenges involved in making a lunar biorepository a reality—including the provocative question: Could the Moon become a backup for life on Earth? \nPlease consider attending and help amplify this event by sharing it with trainees\, students\, faculty\, colleagues\, industry partners\, and professional networks who may be interested in cryobiology\, biodiversity preservation\, space science\, and biopreservation. \n \n\n\nNSF ATP-Bio is an Engineering Research Center – Grant No. EEC 1941543
URL:https://atp-bio.org/event/society-for-cryobiology-the-passive-lunar-cryorepository-project/
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Minnesota Organoid Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Organoid Symposium 2026\nJoin University of Minnesota\, Mayo Clinic\, and R&D Systems for the 4th annual Minnesota Organoid Symposium focused on advancing organoid models. \n\nR&D Systems Headquarters\, Minneapolis\, MN  |  September 30\, 2026  |  8:30 AM – 5:30 PM \nA Premier Minnesota Collaboration Driving Organoid Innovation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin researchers from academia\, clinical research\, and nonprofit organizations at the 4th Annual Minnesota Organoid Symposium to explore advances in biologically relevant organoid models. Scientific sessions will cover immune cell integration\, technologies for evaluating organoid complexity\, and the future of non-animal models (NAMs). Hosted at R&D Systems headquarters in Minneapolis\, the symposium features expert presentations\, poster sessions\, and networking opportunities with leaders from the University of Minnesota\, Mayo Clinic\, and R&D Systems. \n\n\n\n\n\nKey Areas of Focus\n\n\nThis year’s symposium focuses on enhancing the biological relevance of organoid systems by incorporating immune components and multi-cellular interactions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImmune Cell Integration Into Organoid Systems: Explore strategies to incorporate immune components into organoid models to better recapitulate human biology and disease.\nTechnologies To Evaluate Organoid Complexity: Discover tools that enable deeper characterization and validation of complex organoid models.\nAugmenting Disease Models in Organoids: Explore how increasingly sophisticated organoid models are accelerating translational research and therapeutic development.\nFuture of Non-Animal Models (NAMs): Discover the importance of non-animal models (NAMs) in shaping the future of disease modeling and therapeutic development.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSecure Your Spot: Join a highly curated group of researchers\, clinicians\, and innovators for this impactful one-day symposium. Space is limited. \nFor more information and registration details click below.
URL:https://atp-bio.org/event/minnesota-organoid-symposium-2026/
CATEGORIES:Events of Interest
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SUMMARY:NSF ATP-Bio & EARTH Joint Public Webinar featuring Dr. John Bischof & Dr. Mark Shiflett
DESCRIPTION:Improved Refrigeration for Next Generation Cryopreservation\nTuesday\, October 13\, 2026 \n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT | 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET | 1:00 – 2:00 PM PT \nFeaturing: Dr. John Bischof (ATP-Bio) & Dr. Mark Shiflett (EARTH) \nZoom Link \n \nAbstract \nAdvances in low-temperature biology are revolutionizing the preservation of biological systems across multiple scales (µL to 2L). The NSF Engineering Research Center ATP-Bio is developing both subzero and cryogenic preservation protocols using defined testbeds that serve as both model systems for technology development and final products for real-world applications. Achieving these goals requires high-efficiency\, environment-safe refrigeration systems. By integrating the advanced\, environmentally friendly refrigeration technologies developed by the NSF ERC EARTH\, ATP-Bio enhances its ability to design and construct optimized prototype systems for organ and tissue cryopreservation. Together\, this collaboration aims to deliver “off-the-shelf” biopreservation approaches to enable cell therapies\, transplantable tissues and organs\, organoids for biopharma\, organismal models\, and “cryo-seed” preservation for agriculture and biodiversity. By translating and commercializing these combined technologies to build scalable cryo-supply chains\, ATP-Bio and EARTH are creating transformative societal benefits\, establishing a robust global infrastructure\, and securing United States leadership in “stopping biological time.” \nAs a first step this presentation will highlight a program between the two NSF ERCs – EARTH and ATP-Bio to design and construct a prototype system for cryopreservation of organs and tissues.
URL:https://atp-bio.org/event/nsf-atp-bio-earth-joint-public-webinar-featuring-dr-john-bischof-dr-mark-shiflett/
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SUMMARY:NSF ATP-Bio & EARTH Joint Public Webinar featuring Dr. Jason Acker and Dr. Robert Ben
DESCRIPTION:Improved Refrigeration for Next Generation Cryopreservation\nTuesday\, October 20\, 2026 \n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CT | 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET | 1:00 – 2:00 PM PT \nFeaturing: Dr. Jason Acker and Dr. Robert Ben \nZoom Link \n \n  \nDelivering Improved Cryoprotection: The PanTHERA Story \nThis presentation details the discovery\, development\, and clinical impact of PanTHERA CryoSolutions’ novel Ice Recrystallization Inhibitor (IRI) technology. Inspired by biological antifreeze mechanisms\, PanTHERA’s small-molecule platform prevents ice recrystallization—the damaging growth and coalescence of ice crystals during cryopreservation\, cold storage\, and thawing. By controlling ice crystal size\, IRI technology addresses critical bottlenecks in cell-based therapy manufacturing and delivery. \nIncorporating IRIs into cryopreservation protocols significantly enhances post-thaw cell recovery\, structural integrity\, and therapeutic efficacy across sensitive cell types\, including stem cells and immune therapies. Crucially\, this platform mitigates the cell toxicity associated with traditional cryoprotective agents like dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) by allowing much lower concentrations to be used effectively. Furthermore\, IRIs shield cellular products from damage caused by transient thermal fluctuations during handling\, shipping\, and biobanking. Ultimately\, by enabling higher sub-zero storage temperatures and reducing reliance on liquid nitrogen infrastructure\, PanTHERA’s platform streamlines cold-chain logistics and improves global access to advanced cellular therapies.
URL:https://atp-bio.org/event/nsf-atp-bio-earth-joint-public-webinar-featuring-dr-jason-acker-and-dr-robert-ben/
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SUMMARY:MN Neuromodulation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 13th Annual Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium is organized by the Center for Neuroeningeering (CNE)\,  Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM)\, MnDRIVE Brain Conditions and the Institute for Translational Neuroscience. The symposium aims to bring together scientists\, engineers\, clinicians\, industrial practitioners and entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges and opportunities in neuromodulation. The event will feature plenary presentations by leaders in academia\, industry\, and government\, along with poster presentations to foster idea exchange in this exciting field. \nKey dates: \n\nRegister Today: Online registration closes Oct. 5\, 2026. Rates increase onsite.\nPoster Abstract: Closed\nTravel Award: Closed\nNeurotech Pitch Competition: Closed
URL:https://atp-bio.org/event/mn-neuromodulation-symposium/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center: 200 SE Oak St\, Minneapolis\, MN 55455\, 200 SE Oak St\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55455
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SUMMARY:Frontiers in Synthetic Biology: SpudCells\, Mirror Life & Societal Implications
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary advances in cell engineering and synthetic biology offer enormous potential benefits\, while raising vexing ethical and policy issues. A team at the University of Minnesota has developed SpudCell — the first synthetic cell that can grow and reproduce\, built from non-living chemicals. Scientists at Stanford and Arc Institute recently published on their successful use of AI to design new virus genomes. However\, scientists have cautioned against creating organisms with molecules that are the mirror image of the biological components of known life\, as existing organisms would have no immune defenses. Join three experts on synthetic biology\, biosecurity\, and bioethics to explore how to realize the promise of synthetic biology while controlling potential risks. \nThe webinar is free and open to the public. Note that any opinions\, findings\, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Consortium on Law and Values. \nContact consortm@umn.edu with questions. \nFor full details and information how to register click HERE
URL:https://atp-bio.org/event/frontiers-in-synthetic-biology-spudcells-mirror-life-societal-implications/
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SUMMARY:CRYO2027 | VALENCIA\, SPAIN | JULY 13-15\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: \nCRYO2027 | VALENCIA\, SPAIN | JULY 13-15\, 2027 \nThe Society for Cryobiology‘s annual CRYO meeting is the world’s premier meeting devoted to all aspects of low temperature biology and medicine. \nTypically a 3-day meeting brings together academia\, industry\, government\, and non-profit stakeholders from a wide range of disciplines including fertility preservation\, regenerative medicine\, vaccines and pharmaceuticals\, agriculture\, conservation\, and much more. They are bound by one theme: an interest in the effect of low temperature on biological systems\, and how to harness the power of low temperature biology to benefit medicine and global health. \nYou could find yourself getting a cup coffee with a chemist\, a transplant surgeon\, an engineer\, a physicist\, a conservation veterinarian\, or a world-class academic researcher. \nVisit CRYO2027 for more details!
URL:https://atp-bio.org/event/cryo2027-valencia-spain-july-13-15-2027/
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