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    "title": "Press invitation: Over 1,000 international scientists to convene at the largest MPS World Summit",
    "modified_at": "2025-07-02 07:00:06",
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    "subtitle": "How mini-organs are replacing animal testing and enhancing scientific accuracy",
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    "body": "<p><strong>From 9 to 13 June, Tour &amp; Taxis in Brussels will host the largest international conference ever dedicated to microphysiological systems (MPS), better known as &lsquo;organs-on-chips&rsquo;. These innovative technologies simulate human organs in the laboratory and represent a promising alternative to animal testing, delivering more accurate, efficient, and humane results.</strong></p><p>Professor Mathieu Vinken of VUB is chairing the conference. <em>&ldquo;MPS is not just a trendy gadget. It is a necessary step forward for both science and animal welfare. MPS systems offer better and more humane tools.&rdquo;</em></p><p>The US FDA, the European Commission, and companies such as InSphero will also be represented. The MPS World Summit has become an international platform bridging science, policy, and industry.</p><p>We warmly invite you to attend this conference. There will be opportunities to speak with the presenters. Please confirm your attendance via Leen.Vandevelde2@vub.be or +32 471 09 17 24.</p><hr /><p><strong>Practical Information</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>9&ndash;13 June 2025</span></li><li><span>Tour &amp; Taxis, 86C Avenue du Port, 1000 Brussels</span></li></ul><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Full programme available on the website: <a href=\"https://mpsworldsummit.org/preliminary-program/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://mpsworldsummit.org/preliminary-program/</a></span></li><li><span>LinkedIn page: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/mps-world-summit/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/mps-world-summit/</a></span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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