XIII Congresso Latino-Americano de Órgãos Artificiais e Biomateriais (COLAOB 2025)

The Latin American Congress of Artificial Organs and Biomaterials - COLAOB is a biennial multidisciplinary event of international prominence, consolidated as one of the main forums in Latin America in the areas of science and engineering of biomaterials, artificial organs and tissue engineering. COLAOB 2025 will be held in Rio de Janeiro from August 26 to 29, 2025 and will feature lectures, plenary sessions and round tables, as well as exhibitions by companies and startups. This event will discuss cutting-edge topics in the area of innovative materials and new technologies for health, including: Additive manufacturing (with an emphasis on bioprinting); Biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; Bioimaging and biosensors; Functionalization of biomaterials: surface and interface; Controlled release systems for drugs and genes; Legal, ethical and regulatory aspects of tissue engineering and cell therapies; Artificial intelligence; Organs-on-a-chip; Artificial organs etc. As well as promoting scientific advances, these areas contribute directly to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as health (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), innovation (SDG 9), responsible consumption (SDG 12) and partnerships (SDG 17).

The 13th edition of COLAOB (COLAOB 2025) will be held in Rio de Janeiro from August 26 to 29th, 2025. The event is expected to welcome approximately 350 participants from across Brazil and abroad, particularly from Latin America. Attendees will include undergraduate and graduate students, academics, professionals, and industry representatives from diverse fields such as Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Health Sciences, and Biotechnology.

The advancement of human and animal health involves a large chain of high-tech goods and services, which could even solidify as one of the most important vectors for the economic and social development of a nation. In this context, the Latin-American Congress of Artificial Organs and Biomaterials stands as a key international biennial event. The congress attracts renowned experts to discuss new technologies, research, innovations, and current challenges through lectures, plenary sessions, and round tables.

It also features exhibitions by companies and startups. Over its 12 previous editions, COLAOB has contributed to the dissemination of knowledge and has been providing ongoing education for students and professionals, as well as fostering interaction with the productive sector and establishing new collaborations.