
BaCell 3D
June 22-24, 2026
Zentrum für Lehre und Forschung (ZLF)
Hebelstrasse 20, 4031 Basel
BaCell3D 2026 is officially a full house!
Registration and abstract submission are now closed.
Late registrations will be placed on the waiting list.
About BaCell 3D

The BaCell 3D Organoid Conference serves as a dynamic platform for the convergence of pioneering minds in the fields of organoid technologies, microphysiological systems and disease modeling.
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The conference takes place annually in Basel, Switzerland, welcoming not only the vast local organoid community but also enthusiasts and experts from around the world. Our mission is to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and accelerate progress in the realm of in-vitro multicellular systems. We are committed to creating a vibrant ecosystem where knowledge-sharing thrives, ideas flourish, and new horizons emerge. Together, we aim to revolutionize the way we understand and harness the power of advanced multicellular systems.
Join us at BaCell 3D, where we embark on a journey to reshape the frontiers of developmental and biomedical research.​

Registration
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​​Regular registration and abstract submission are now closed. Late registrations will be placed on the waiting list.
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Late registration (after May 1): 450 CHF
Workshops
On the morning of June 22, prior to the start of the conference, participants are invited to join a series of hands-on workshops designed to support researchers at all career stages. For a small participation fee, attendees can explore a range of topics led by experienced professionals. These interactive sessions provide practical skills and fresh perspectives to help participants expand their impact both inside and outside the lab.
Workshop registrations are now closed.
Speakers in 2026
The BaCell 3D conference will feature a remarkable group of speakers, bringing together experts from both the local Basel community and the international scientific community, ensuring a diverse and enriching exchange of ideas and knowledge.
Keynote Speakers

Valeria Orlova
Leiden University Medical Center (NL)

Calvin Kuo
Stanford Medicine (US)

Lorenz Studer
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (US)
Invited Speakers

Andrea Banfi
University of Basel (CH)

Sina Bartfeld
University of Würzburg (DE)

Julia Batki
Friedrich Miescher Institute (CH)

Alessandro Fiorenzano
University of Naples Federico II (IT) & Lund University (SE)

Ellen Fritsche
Swiss Centre for Applied Human
Toxicology (CH)

José Luis Garcia-Cordero
Roche IHB (CH)

Claudia Gerri
Max Planck Institute - CBG (DE)

Annika Hausmann
ETH Zurich (CH)

Serah Kang
Genentech (US)

Abdullah Khan
University of Oxford (UK)

Barbara Treutlein
ETH Zurich, D-BSSE (CH)

Noo Li Jeon
Seoul National University (KR)

Andreas Moor
ETH Zurich, D-BSSE (CH)

Karoliina Pelttari
University of Basel (CH)

José Silva
Guangzhou Laboratory (CN)
Program 2026

Organizers in 2026
BaCell 3D is organized by PhD students, postdocs and scientists from the Basel scientific community.
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Dr. Zora Baumann
Novartis

Dr. Mehmet Girgin
Roche Institute of Human Biology (IHB)

Dr. Benjamin Hershey
ETH Zurich, D-BSSE

Dr. Elisa Kreibich
Friedrich Miescher Institute (FMI)
ETH Zurich, D-BSSE

Sophia Kriwanek
Department of Biomedicine (DBM), University of Basel

Dr. Amanzhol Kurmashev
ETH Zurich, D-BSSE

Erika Parente
Department of Biomedicine (DBM), University of Basel

Yanna Piccini
Biozentrum, University of Basel

Dr. Mariana Ribeiro
Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology (IOB)

Dr. Adelin Rouchon
Department of Biomedicine (DBM), University of Basel

Dr. Edoardo Sozzi
ETH Zurich, D-BSSE

Dr. Lisette van Os
Biozentrum, University of Basel
June 22-24, 2026
Basel, Switzerland








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