The 33rd Science Cluster conference, “Engineering Stem Cells and Stem Cell Niches”, will feature world leaders exploring the latest advancements in the research area.

Our conferences has no application fees – registration is free.

Please note that the Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Cluster Conferences offers exclusive opportunities to network in an intimate setting with a carefully selected, limited body of participants. Allocation of seats at this conference takes place through a selection process through which our Scientific Committee chooses the best candidates for the conference. If you get accepted for the conference, your participation (excluding travels) is covered by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. We expect all participants and speakers to actively take part in the full duration of the conference.

The call is open.

If you wish to attend our conference, you will need to apply and submit an abstract* in our application system: Oxford Abstract

• If you have not used the system before, click REGISTER to create an account. The email you sign up with, will be the email we will send information regarding the conference to.
• You will then receive an email with which you can login.
• When you have logged in, you can apply to the conference under the name: Engineering Stem Cells and Stem Cell Niches 2025
• Please fill out applicant info and abstract.

*If you are from industry or if, for another reason, it does not make sense for you to submit an abstract, you can apply with a motivation instead. Our scientific committee will evaluate your relevance for the conference based on your motivation.

All accepted participants will be expected to present a poster at the conference.

When can I apply: The call is open

Abstract submission: The application deadline is 21 August 2025

Evaluation of incoming applications: Beginning of September

Notifications to applicants: Middle of September

SHORT TALKS: Some applicants will be invited to give a short talk during the conference based on their submitted abstract. Selected applicants will be notified beginning of September.

Registration fee, accommodation and local costs for all approved applicants are covered by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Only travel expenses to and from the conference venue will be at your own expense.

For more practical details about the Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Cluster Conferences in general, please click here.

Scientific Committee: ​

• Joshua Brickman
• Silvia Velasco
• Valeria Orlova
• Jan Zylicz
• Richard Mills
• Niels Geijsen
• Kim B. Jensen

Speakers