🧬 All you need to know on "Biomimetic 3D Culture Systems for Disease Modeling" 🗓 May 27 ⏰ 2 PM UK / 9 AM EST Featuring: 🔬 Jennifer Ashworth 🧪 Mikayla Shelton 🧫 Riba Thomas 📍Online | Register via QR code or here: forms.gle/KMku2Hs4EMGP...

🧪✨ April newsletter is hot 🔬 New publications🎓 PhD opportunities 📅 Upcoming webinar (May 27 – free!) w/ Jenny Ashworth 🌟 Spotlight: Niels Meesters is sharing his research journey +updated events calendar 👀 Got something to share? Papers, jobs, your story—we want to feature you!

Excited to launch #MatriSpace: a framework for mining #SpatialTranscriptomic data with a focus on matrisome genes co-developed with @valerioizzi.bsky.social 🔗 @biorxivpreprint.bsky.social: doi.org/10.64898/202... 🔗 ShinyApp: matrinet.shinyapps.io/matrispace/ #ECM #Matrisome #MatriTool #OpenAccess

Attend #ECM2026 in Copenhagen (June 14) with complimentary registration 🎉 Apply by May 8: • 1-2 paragraphs on your research + how this supports your career • Career stage + affiliation 📧 [email protected] 📌 Must be a current ASMB member @matrixbiologie.bsky.social @themeshwork.bsky.social

Final days to secure your spot for this exciting webinar on Monday, April 27 on "Stromal Architects: ECM, Fibroblasts, and the Cancer Niche" with @tme-caf-ecm.bsky.social and Yash Chhabra!!! Register now! forms.gle/7LoqzKp891PQ...

🚨 New webinar alert! Join us on April 27 for a deep dive into tumor–stroma interactions with the experts: 🧬 Dr. @tme-caf-ecm.bsky.social and Dr. Yash Chhabra from Fox Chase Cancer Center 🕘 9AM EST / 3PM CEST 📍 Zoom Save your spot: forms.gle/sjXBTYbtGopL... More info 👇

@themeshwork.bsky.social will be in attendance the @matrixbiologie.bsky.social 2026 conference in Heidelberg. Come find us in Poster 5 or text our WhatsApp group: linktr.ee/themeshwork

📣March newsletter is out now! You can find updates on ECM seminars & conferences, job opportunities and a Spotlight Researcher interview w/ Zahra Sarmadian. We dedicate this newsletter to Dr. Richard Hynes, read the full in memoriam in Matrix Biology. Full newsletter link👇

Missing our emails? 👀 Make sure to check your spam/junk folder and mark The Meshwork as a safe sender so you never miss updates, opportunities, and events! Stay connected 💡

Join us in two days for another exciting session this time hosting @nystromlab.bsky.social !!!! Still time to register: forms.gle/th1sShQd4CPZ...

📢 Upcoming webinar! 🔬 What therapies can tell us about fibrosis @nystromlab.bsky.social (University of Freiburg) on how therapies and rare skin diseases reveal mechanisms of fibrosis + ECM remodeling 🗓 Mar 25, 2026 ⏰ 3pm CET | 10am NY 💻 Zoom Register ⬇️ forms.gle/ryWj3AwxeLSP...

📣 New Jan-Feb Meshwork Newsletter is live! From ECM seminars & conferences to job openings and a Spotlight Researcher interview w/ Mayuri Dutta, this issue is packed w/ updates across the community. 👉 Full newsletter: themeshwork2020.wixsite.com/info/ecm-ini...

Few days away!!! We can't wait to host Matt and Nikita!!! What about you? Register now!!! forms.gle/6EZ3V4s1wg1w...

Spatial transcriptomics (ST) should be conductive to anyone who has done microscopy in their lives, but it's not! Resolution vs coverage tradeoffs, static workflows, heavy data analysis still plague it... IT'S TIME TO CHANGE THIS!! INTRODUCING NaVis www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

Join us for another exciting seminar on February 26th! 🔬 This month's speakers Dr. Matt Jones and his PhD student Nikita Mildren will cover ECM adhesion across the cell cycle! Register by scanning the QR code or via the link: forms.gle/bkwmfwSsuKrt...

Women make up only ~33% of researchers worldwide. Science needs more women & women deserve science without barriers. On #IDWGIS, we celebrate their achievements — and commit to building a more inclusive research community. #WomenInScience #EquityInScience

Last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar on "Collagens across evolution: structure and function"!!! Follow the link: forms.gle/ZzPax9VV4Km3...

📣MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Abstract submission deadline for our annual meeting in Heidelberg is the 15th of February! Register NOW! See you all in April! Early career researchers, don't forget to register for the ECR premeeting! www.matrixbiologie.de/annual-meeti...

New year, fresh start for our webinar series 🥳 January 27th, 3pm CET (9am NY) we are excited to bring you "Collagens Across Evolution: Structure and Function" 🧬 Invited speakers: Dr. Abhishek Jalan & Dr. Debora Monego. Let's go to the structural side 🥰

🎄🧬 Wrapping up the year the Meshwork way! Our Nov/Dec newsletter is live with ECM highlights, opportunities, upcoming conferences + our growing lab repository — all in one place🧬🧵 (1/2)

We're looking for a Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant to join our team. If you're interested in studying the extracellular matrix and tumour microenvironment in cancer, then get in touch. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. garvan.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/garvan_insti...

What a way to close the year!!! An amazing webinar dedicated on Glycobiology full of research highlights, advancements, new tools and inspiration!!!! Such a great group of people. Go follow them ⚡@megtriesscience.bsky.social @merrylabnotts.bsky.social @lornamilne.bsky.social @glycoluke.bsky.social

Last chance to register to this webinar and hear from some incredible glycobiologists!!! What are you waiting for? Follow the link: forms.gle/d81MxfYPRbqS...

🔬Be sure not to miss our last seminar of the year! Featuring short talks by @megtriesscience.bsky.social and members of the Nottis GlycoAnalytics Hub, followed by keynote speaker @merrylabnotts.bsky.social with an exciting talk on glycosaminoglycan! 📅 December 9 ⏲️2pm (GMT), 3pm (CET), 9am (EST).

🔬 Glycobiology geeks — this one’s for you! “Beyond Proteins: Exploring the Hidden World of Glycans” With @merrylabnotts.bsky.social + @megtriesscience.bsky.social 📅 December 9 ⏲️ 2pm (GMT), 3pm (CET), 9am (EST) Don't miss out!! @amsocmatbio.bsky.social

Last stretch for these positions, as the deadline for this is on Sunday!

One week to go for our November webinar on Proteomic approaches to investigate proteolytic ECM remodeling with Dr Salvo Santamaria ft. short talks by PhD students Tina and Alex Register here: forms.gle/7fXirr7kskVy...

The #ASMB2025 @amsocmatbio.bsky.social biennial meeting just kicked-off!!! Keep an eye out for #TheMeshwork team (@mghnmrtn.bsky.social and George representing) Fun stuff incoming!!! If u need to contact us: linktr.ee/themeshwork

#ASMB2025 is using #WhovaApp for the meeting! Download the App & start customize your Schedule TODAY. No printed program will be provided. #PRINT the program if you need one! See you in Baltimore! Whova link and program PDF can be found 👇 asmb.memberclicks.net/biennial-mee...

Our November #TheMeshwork seminar dives into proteomics & proteolytic ECM remodeling in cardiovascular pathologies 🫀Featuring Dr. Salvatore Santamaria and PhD students Tina Burkhard & Alex Minns @uniofsurrey.bsky.social 📅 Nov 25 | ⏰ 1 PM UK 🔗 Register: forms.gle/EY6aiWgsS3Rb...

New month, new mesh! 🕸️🍂October newsletter is out; Latest on career opportunities, publications, upcoming events, initiatives💥A spotlight interview with P. Rosales that explores how funding cuts affects researchers📝Plus our monthly poll🗳️

Great seminar today by @johannaienglund.bsky.social l!!! Insights on the role of Laminin a5 and basement membrane in breast cancer!!! More are coming soon!!!

Still time to register for tomorrow's seminar with @johannaienglund.bsky.social on how basement membrane mediates breast cancer initiation and progression. Just follow the link: t.co/dutivHXb7P

In TWO days join us!!! Hear from @johannaienglund.bsky.social on the use of use 3D models and the role of basement membrane in breast cancer!!! Register here: t.co/D4zVgsrObf

Did you discover the Extracellular Matrix Lab Repository that we just launched??? check it out, make your own additions and let us know your thoughts!!! Let's map the ECM world together!!! @amsocmatbio.bsky.social @matrixbiologie.bsky.social @mbsanz.bsky.social docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

🧬 Join us for the 1st 2025-2026 #TheMeshworkTalk! Dr. @johannaienglund.bsky.social (University of Helsinki) will dive into how basement membrane influences breast cancer onset and progression 💜 📅 Oct 22 🕣 8:30 ET | 14:30 CET Register with the QR code or click here: t.co/D4zVgsrObf

The Meshwork’s Sept 2025 Newsletter is live! 🔹 Spotlight: @mychelmorais.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk 🔹 12 PhD positions – REMOD-HEALING 🔹 ECM Lab Repository launch (info below) 🔹 New publications & upcoming events @johannaienglund.bsky.social @ishier.bsky.social @tanentzapflab.bsky.social

Looking for a PhD ? Don’t miss ⬇️ 12 PhDs available in the REMOD-HEALING European doctoral network, funded by Horizon Europe's MCSA-DN program, in Europe and Costa Rica ! www.euraxess.fr/jobs/375945 @themeshwork.bsky.social @matrixbiologie.bsky.social #ECM #collagen #WoundHealing #proteases

New Online! Towards a unified framework for the function of endoplasmic reticulum exit sites

Breaking!!!! A short break from vacation just because we couldn't sit on these news!!! Position announcements and latest publications from our members!!! Enjoy summer everybody!!! 🏄‍♀️🌅⛵️🏊‍♂️🍻🍸

🔆⚡👋 We are putting together an informational poster to advertise open calls, positions, applications etc. If you are interested to feature yours, get in touch with us!!! It's FREE and always will be 🥰 📮[email protected]

Already highlighted in our latest newsletter. But.. We also tried it and cannot recommend it enough to the community!!! Go use this people!!! Another fire tool from the dream team!!!

🌴 The pipettes are parked, the data can wait — it’s time for ☀️🏄‍♀️ and science naps! Our July newsletter features ECM summer vibes, cool papers, a poll, a lab introduction and a researcher spotlight that’ll warm your heart @perony.bsky.social Read it before we hit snooze 😎 @amsocmatbio.bsky.social

Final FREE online seminar before the summer vacation!!!! Tomorrow, 3pm CET via Zoom!!! Register now!!! More info below and on our website!!!

Our final online seminar of the season is just around the corner!!! Save the date: June 25, 3pm CET. Register for FREE now and join us next week to discuss all things Hyaluronan in Medicine with Dr Laura Alaniz!!! Follow the QR code or click here: forms.gle/iSjnrLBVZmkD... @amsocmatbio.bsky.social

Our final online seminar of the season is just around the corner!!! Save the date: June 25, 3pm CET. Register for FREE now and join us next week to discuss all things Hyaluronan in Medicine with Dr Laura Alaniz!!! Follow the QR code or click here: forms.gle/iSjnrLBVZmkD... @amsocmatbio.bsky.social

This month for our online seminar series we are joined by Dr Laura Alaniz to discuss all things Hyaluronan! From its essential role in tissue structure to cutting-edge therapeutic applications, hyaluronan is far more than filler 👄 June 25th, 3PM CET / 9AM NY. Registration: forms.gle/CW9T1RGQMDVP...

🌈 Happy Pride Month! In our June newsletter, we celebrate LGBTQ+ voices / communities in STEM, spotlight the @matrixbiologie.bsky.social young investigator winner @kristinabubb.bsky.social and share new ECM research + upcoming events. The ECM is never just a scaffold—it’s a story. 🧬 📖 Read now:

June, a reminder of the importance of visibility, inclusion, solidarity. Let's uplift each other + stand up for equity—not just in words, but in action! The Meshwork will always celebrate LGBTQ+ voices. Have a story/lab initiative/scientist to spotlight? We’d love to hear/share!

It was such a pleasure this week to host another stimulating talk by @tranejoan.bsky.social New findings, tools and intriguing discussions, new collaborations (???) this event had it all once again. Looking forward to the next!