Biological Evaluation of Dental Biomaterials

July 6 to 10, 2026, Coimbra, Portugal

The ‘CED-IADR Summer School’ programme is a place for young researchers to learn and improve their laboratory research methods, to network with other young CED-IADR members, and to socialise with prominent scientists in the field.

CED-IADR kindly invites young researchers to join us in Coimbra, Portugal in 2026!

This intensive summer school “Biological Evaluation of Dental Biomaterials“ offers a focused introduction to evaluating the biological performance of dental biomaterials. Over one week, participants will learn core principles, explore biomaterial-biological interactions, and gain hands-on experience with evaluation techniques.

The programme blends lectures, lab work, and workshops led by expert faculty. Topics include biocompatibility, cellular responses, in vitro and in vivo methods, and regulatory aspects. By the end, attendees will have both theoretical insight and practical skills for research in dental biomaterials.

When? July 6th – 10th

Where? Coimbra, Portugal

Organizers:  Carlos Miguel Marto, Mafalda Laranjo, Eunice Carrilho, Maria Filomena Botelho – Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra      

PROGRAMME SNAPSHOT

University of Coimbra faculty

Dentistry Area: Anabela Paula; Carlos Miguel Marto; Eunice Carrilho

Institute of Biophysics: Mafalda Laranjo; Maria Filomena Botelho

Laboratory of Biostatistics: Bárbara Oliveiros; Francisco Caramelo

Department of Mechanical Engineering: Amílcar Ramalho; Luís Vilhena

Department of Chemistry: Marta Pineiro; Teresa MVD Pinho e Melo

International invited speakers from leading dental research centres will be announced soon!

Why attend?

Full immersion: five days combining theory, laboratory practice, and real-time data analysis
Multidisciplinary outlook: dentistry, biophysics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering
Networking: meet young CED-IADR members and senior researchers in an informal setting
Historic venue: visit the UNESCO World Heritage campus – the former Royal Palace and Baroque Joanine Library
Social events: enjoy Coimbra’s riverfront cafés and traditional Fado houses

We are looking forward to meeting you in Portugal!

Registration is free of charge but limited to a maximum of 16 selected candidates.  To participate, you must be a CED-IADR member under 35 years old, affiliated within the CED-IADR area. Preference will be given to those who have not attended a CED-IADR Summer School before, with final selection by the committee. Attendees should cover their own housing/travel expenses.

Applications are possible as of January 1, 2026 until March 15, 2026.  Please send your:  Proof of CED-IADR membership 2026, a detailed CV, your motivation letter, a copy of your ID card, 

to ced.iadr@uzleuven.be no later than March 15, 2026.

The CED-IADR office will inform the selected candidates by mid April at the very latest on their acceptance

CED-IADR reserves the right to cancel the summer school in case of insufficient participation.