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Organoids: Transforming Disease Modelling into Personalized Medicine

November 5-6, 2025 in London, ON

This event aims to bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to discuss the latest advancements in patient-derived 3D cell models for studying human health and disease. Based on the nature of organoid research and its applicability to patient-focused care, it is critical to include healthcare providers and policymakers and consider EDI concerns in integrating and using organoids from under-represented populations.

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Jacob Shelley

Associate Professor

Western University

jshelle6@uwo.ca

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Bruce Vallance

Professor

University of British Columbia

bvallance@cw.bc.ca

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Marcelo Vazquez

Radiobiology Section Head Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

marcelo.vazquez@cnl.ca

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Franco Vizeacoumar

Professor

University of Saskatchewan

franco.vizeacoumar@usask.ca

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Darcy Wagner

Professor

McGill University

darcy.wagner@mcgill.ca

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Amy Wong

Assistant Professor

SickKids

apwong@sickkids.ca

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Boyang Zhang

Associate Professor

McMaster University

zhangb97@mcmaster.ca

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Hyunjae Chung

Senior Stem Cell Scientist

Human Organoid Innovation Hub

hjchun@ucalgary.ca

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Nikolina Radulovich

Staff Scientist

Princess Margaret Living Biobank

nikolina.radulovich@uhn.ca

Session Speakers

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Liliana Attisano

Professor

University of Toronto

liliana.attisano@utoronto.ca

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François Boudreau

Professor

Université de Sherbrooke

francois.boudreau@usherbrooke.ca

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Justin Chun

Associate Professor

University of Calgary

chuj@ucalgary.ca

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Jessica Esseltine

Associate Professor

Memorial University

jesseltine@mun.ca

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Véronique Giroux

Associate Professor

Université de Sherbrooke

veronique.giroux@usherbrooke.ca

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Simon Hirota

Associate Professor

University of Calgary

shirota@ucalgary.ca

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Kalina Kamenova

Research Director

Genomics4S

kamenova@genomicsandsociety.com

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Yun Li

Assistant Professor

SickKids

yun.li@sickkids.ca

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Van Lu

Assistant Professor

Western University

vlu24@uwo.ca

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Shinichiro Ogawa

Assistant Professor

University Health Network

shinichiro.ogawa@uhn.ca

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  • Embrace the outdoors and explore the many green spaces, such as Victoria Park, Springbank Park and Gibbons Park. 

  • Excellent trails await, including Kains Woods, Kilally Meadows and Westminster Ponds.

  • London’s cultural heritage: Explore London's gallery scene

  • If music is your thing, check out what acts are coming to Budweiser Gardens, London Music Hall, Aeolian Hall or the many venues that call London home.

  • Visit www.londontourism.ca for more information or browse the full visitor guide.

General Info

By Air: 

By Car: Both provincial highways 401 and 402 are easily accessible and offer several options to driving to London.

By Train: Via Rail operates passenger rail service on the CNR line with London being the third busiest passenger terminal in Canada

Travel

Accommodation

Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre

591 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6C 4R3

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at a reduced rate. To reserve a room under the block call the hotel at 519-681-7151 or toll free 1-888-232-6747 and quote the "National Organoid Conference" to the Reservation Agent to receive the discounted rates. Alternatively, reservations can also be made online by using the link below. Please ensure all reservations are made by October 6th, 2025.

Abstract Submissions now closed.

Final Program & Agenda

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Our Featured Speaker

Dr. Hans Clevers

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Hans Clevers is one of the world’s leading researchers on stem cells and their potential for regenerative therapy. Over the past decade, his lab has produced vital studies on stem cells and the nature of self-renewal pathways controlling stem cells. Previously, he was Head Director of the Hubrecht Institute, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science, President of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences, and Head of Roche’s Pharma Research & Early Development (pRED). He is currently the Director of the Institute of Human Biology (IHB) in Basel, Switzerland.

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