To facilitate in-depth exchanges among scholars across various fields of cell biology in China on the latest research progress and showcase a series of representative high-level achievements in related domains of cell biology in China, the 2023 Academic Symposium on "The Cellular World in Organoids," hosted by the Signal Transduction Branch of the Chinese Society for Cell Biology and the Organoid Research Institute of Nanchang University, and co-hosted by the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, was successfully held in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, from September 21st to 24th, 2023.
Conference Review
CHEN Yeguang, Supervisor of the Chinese Society for Cell Biology, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, President of Nanchang University, and Professor at both Nanchang University and Tsinghua University, delivered the opening speech. Professor CHEN extended a warm welcome to all the delegates and expressed his expectation that through in-depth exchanges of scientific research achievements and technical experiences at this conference, organoid technology can better promote the comprehensive development of various fields in China's biomedicine.
CHEN Yeguang, Supervisor of the Chinese Society for Cell Biology, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, President of Nanchang University, and Professor at both Nanchang University and Tsinghua University, delivered the speech.
The conference invited Professor QUE Jianwen from Columbia University, Professor GAO Shaorong, the Vice President of the Chinese Society for Cell Biology and a professor at Tongji University, and Professor OU-YANG Hongwei from Zhejiang University to deliver special invited lectures.
Professor QUE Jianwen from Columbia University delivered a special lecture
Professor GAO Shaorong, the Vice President of the Chinese Society for Cell Biology and a professor at Tongji University, delivered a special speech
Professor OU-YANG Hongwei from Zhejiang University delivered a special lecture
The conference featured six main themes: Decoding Development and Homeostasis, The Real Cellular World, New Frontiers in Precision Medicine, Revolutionizing Drug Discovery, Emerging Standards on the Horizon, and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Meet Challenges. It invited 36 speakers from prestigious universities and research institutions across China to discuss organoid technology from four perspectives: basic research, clinical pharmacy, standard setting, and interdisciplinary integration. Twelve companies exhibited at the conference, and nearly a thousand delegates attended.
The conference also included two roundtable forums: "Outlook for Organoid Life Sciences" and "Outlook for the Organoid Precision Medicine Industry." Delegates focused on the latest innovations in organoid research, industrial layout, and the current state of the industry, jointly discussing the blueprint for the development of the organoid industry.
Roundtable Forum
In recent years, organoids, as one of the hottest frontier technologies in cell biology and clinical medicine, have provided a powerful platform for disease modeling and drug screening, attracting considerable attention in the biomedical field. To date, organoid technology has demonstrated unique advantages in multiple disciplines such as disease research, tumor drug sensitivity, clinical immunology, pharmacodynamics and toxicology, and regenerative medicine. It is poised to become the most promising research tool for clinical studies and enabling new drug development. The successful convening of this conference strengthened the exchange and collaboration among scientific researchers in various fields of life sciences, accelerated the development of organoid technology, and better promoted the development and implementation of industry-academia-research projects in cell biology in China.
Snapshot of the conference
Professor ZHAO Bing, the secretary-general of the conference and chief scientist of bioGenous, hosted the opening ceremony
High popularity of bioGenous booth, trustworthy products and services
Debut of brandnew equipments
星图™显微镜Star Map
The bioGenous™ Smart StarMap Microscope is designed to precisely monitor organoid growth and analyze organoid cultures. Through program scanning, it can quickly capture both the growth status and fluorescence signals of organoids before and after drug treatment, facilitating more accurate and efficient drug screening and efficacy analysis. This Smart StarMap Imaging System is widely applicable in various 3D organoid culture and functional analysis scenarios, including cell development research, drug development, disease modeling, precision medicine, and regenerative medicine. It plays a crucial role in accelerating the advancement of organoid applications.
Organoid High-Throughput Bioprinting System
The Organoid High-Throughput Bioprinting System, independently developed by bioGenous, is an automated platform designed for standardized organoid plating and construction. This system is suitable for a wide range of applications, including the construction of organoid biobanks and high-throughput drug screening. It facilitates high-precision, high-throughput plating of organoids derived from various tumour and normal tissues, thereby accelerating the advancement of organoid-based technologies in drug discovery and precision medicine.
智能组织解离系统Smart Tissue Dissociation System (SmartOrgan™ Dissociator)
The bioGenous™ Smart Tissue Dissociation System, developed independently by bioGenous™, is engineered to rapidly dissociate primary tissues into single cells or cell clusters. The resulting dissociated cell clusters are uniformly sized, making them ideal for downstream applications such as organoid culture, flow cytometry analysis and sorting, and single-cell sequencing.
BioThaw细胞无水复苏仪Water-Free Organoid Thawing System
BioGenousTM BioThaw Water-Free Organoid Thawing Device is a GMP-compliant, pharmaceutical-grade cell thawing device that leverages advanced automated dry-thawing technology for efficient revival of frozen cells or organoids. This innovative device replaces traditional water baths with a unique water-free environment, providing precise control over thawing parameters. By maintaining meticulous temperature regulation, it ensures a stable, reliable, and efficient thawing process, prioritizing the safety of both the user and the sample. Additionally, a low-temperature transportation box is available to preserve cell viability during thawing and transport, effectively maintaining the cold chain. Biothaw is ideal for cryopreserving and thawing various cells and organoids, making it an essential tool in the biopharmaceutical industry.
The debut of Star Map, Smart Tissue Dissociation System, Water-Free Organoid Thawing System, Organoid High-throughput Bioprinting System attracted many scholars.
Highlight the key features of the equipments for the guests
Comprehensive Reagent Services
bioGenous' whole-process standardized reagents for organoids—including high-activity organoid culture growth factors with independently developed patents, normal/tumor tissue organoid culture kits, primary tissue storage solutions, organoid digestive solutions, serum-free cryopreservation solutions, etc.—have received high recognition from numerous industry experts and conference participants! The organoid technology training courses, contract research organization (CRO) services, and contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) services for organoid technology have attracted the attention and inquiries of many clients.
Introduce the core competence of the products
During the conference, the bioGenous booth was bustling with visitors. Our representatives warmly welcomed every attendee, exchanged technical expertise, discussed industry developments, and shared with numerous guests at the scene bioGenous' comprehensive solution from science to standardization for organoid research. This enabled the attendees to deeply appreciate bioGenous' professionalism and potential value in the field of organoids!
Introduce the bioGenous whole-process organoid solution for the guest
On the journey of providing scientific research services in the field of organoids, bioGenous persists in striving forward with a clear vision of its ultimate goal!
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Advancing with partners, Leading the industry development
At this conference, multiple vendors including Molecular Devices, Leica, Agilent, and OE Biotech were invited to participate. During the event, our company organized the "bioGenous Takes You on a Virtual Tour of the Exhibition" activity, collaborating with our industry peers to conduct live streaming interactions, bringing a unique visual feast to our audience beyond the exhibition site!
bioGenous Takes You on a Virtual Tour of the Exhibition
Although the academic symposium has come to a close, our footsteps have not stopped. bioGenous will continue to forge ahead, responding to the new demands of industry development, demonstrating our professional competence through tangible and impressive achievements, and boosting the development of various industries such as biomedical scientific research, drug discovery, and clinical precision medicine. We aim to establish ourselves as a benchmark in the field of organoids!
