We invite researchers from the universities under Anthem Foundation and from TAU/MET to submit an abstract for a contribution to the Joint Online Research Day.
The Joint Online Research Day is particularly intended to support networking and collaboration across institutions and disciplines. We therefore encourage contributions that present research activities at a sufficiently general level to be of interest to researchers from the other organization. Abstracts and talks may also highlight specific ideas, complementary expertise infrastructure, data, methods or other needs that could benefit from collaboration.
Abstracts will be reviewed by the organizers. The final program will be designed to provide a balanced and inspiring selection of contributions, with representation from both organizations and across the four thematic areas listed below, while giving priority to contributions with strong potential to stimulate new connections and collaboration.
Thematic areas
Contributions are invited in the following thematic areas:
- Cancer. This theme brings together research aimed at improving the understanding, detection and treatment of cancer. Topics include, but are not limited to, digital pathology and advanced imaging, molecular profiling and multiomics approaches, cancer biomarkers, organoids and other advanced in vitro models, as well as computational and data-driven methods. We welcome research ranging from fundamental cancer biology to translational approaches that support more precise diagnosis, treatment and personalised cancer care.
- Cardiovascular. This theme focuses on research that advances the prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. We welcome work on novel imaging and sensing technologies, quantitative and multimodal approaches, and methods for identifying disease at an early stage, including cardiac imaging and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). The theme spans fundamental, technological and translational research addressing cardiovascular function, disease mechanisms and personalized patient care.
- Cell and tissue models. This theme focuses on the development and application of advanced human cell and tissue models for understanding human biology and disease and for developing and testing new treatments. Topics include tissue engineering, biomaterials, stem cell and cell-based models, microfluidics, sensing and imaging, as well as organ- and tissue-on-chip approaches, including models of the central and peripheral nervous systems. We welcome research ranging from fundamental model development to applications in disease modelling, personalized medicine and the assessment of the safety and efficacy of therapies.
- Neuroscience. This theme covers multidisciplinary research aimed at understanding the nervous system and developing new approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Topics may include brain-computer interfaces, advanced and high-field MRI, neuromodulation, brain imaging and computational approaches, as well as research on brain tumors such as glioblastoma. We welcome both fundamental and translational research combining neuroscience, medicine and technology.
Eligibility
Researchers from TAU/MET and Anthem organizations are eligible to submit an abstract. The call is primarily aimed at professors and group leaders. The voucher-funded visits may involve researchers at different career stages, at the discretion of the principal applicant.
Abstract requirements
Abstracts will be submitted by filling in a Microsoft Forms that can be found here: abstract submission form. The form requires the following information
- Presenter and presenter’s position
- Presenter’s email (this email will be utilized in communicationg about the event)
- Organization and other affiliation details of the presenter
- Thematic area of the presentation
- Keywords of presenter’s research
- The expertise the presenter can offer for collaboration and the expertise they are looking for from a potential collaborator
- Title of the presentation
- Summary of max 300 words (note that Forms cannot restrict the number of words automatically)
- Introduction to current research
- Possible needs and ideas for collaboration
The duration of the oral presentations will be 10 minutes including roughly 8 minutes for the presentations and 2 minutes for short comments and questions & answers. The discussion can be continued in the matchmaking session. The thematic talks are intended to provide an overview of ongoing research and emerging research interests, while the matchmaking session will offer an opportunity to connect with potential collaborators, discuss shared interests and agree on more focused follow-up discussions.
Abstract submission deadline: 21 September 2026.
Abstracts submitted with Microsoft Forms here.
We warmly encourage researchers from both organizations to submit contributions and use this opportunity to connect with colleagues working in related or complementary fields.