Regional and International Meetings
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Announcing the 10th Biennial Congress of Asian Association of Veterinary Anatomists in India 28-30th Oct 2026 Website
Calling veterinary Anatomists, animal morphologists, cell biologists and Lab animal researchers to participate.
The best 5 papers from the congress will be published in “PeerJ (impact factor 2.3)” with 100% fee waivers.
Dr. M.P.S. Tomar, Organizing Secretary
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
We are delighted to share a meeting organised by one of our EAVA members Vet4reg congress Sept 30th – Oct 2nd 2026.
The overdue format dedicated to veterinary regenerative medicine (research) in Europe!
Sneak peek on what you can expect:
: Early career and PI workshops : : Welcome party with science slam : : Scientific exchange in safer space : : Out-of-the-box thinking with impulse talks :
: Dialogue with stakeholders in translation :: An accessible location in a beautiful city : : Affordable registration fees for everyone :
Let’s make this meeting an outstanding experience that strengthens our community!
With very best wishes, your conference hosts: Janina Burk, Iris Gerner, Florien Jenner, Jule Michler
Information on program, abstract submission and registration: https://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/vet4reg
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
We are happy to share details about the Winter School – University of Bologna.
ADVANCED IN VITRO MODELS: SPHEROIDS AND ORGANOIDS Development, applications and imaging.
Please click here for further details.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
We are happy to share details about some free OneMedicine seminars organised by The Humanimal Trust
Each 45 min webinar is free to attend and open to anyone with an interest in advancing health through collaboration. You can sign up here:
Series overview
• 7 November 2025 – Professor Kelly Blacklock, Professor of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh will examine the intersections between cancer research in humans and animals, showing how shared understanding can lead to breakthroughs for both.
• 4 December 2025 – Dr Mary Fraser, Humanimal Trust Chair of Trustees and Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, University of Glasgow, and Rachel Dean, Director of Clinical Research and Excellence in Practice, VetPartners, will discuss generating the evidence for One Medicine .
• 9 January 2026 – Dr Nicola Mason, Professor of Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Pennsylvania, will discuss the development of innovative cellular therapies for human and canine patients with cancer.
• 6 February 2026 – Dr Bushra Schuitemaker, zoologist and Humanimal Trust Science Committee member, will highlight the diversity and importance of microbiomes, and their role in advancing One Medicine approaches.
• 27 February 2026 – Dr Matt Morgan, Humanimal Trust Patron, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, Honorary Professor for the Public Understanding of Medicine, author and BMJ columnist, will join Mrs Julie Askew, Humanimal Trust 2025 Creative Awards winner, to explore the role of creativity in science communication.
• 27 March 2026 – Dr Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, cardiologist and evolutionary biologist, Harvard and UCLA, will discuss the importance of species-spanning perspectives in medicine and how they can strengthen practice across disciplines.
• 24 April 2026 – Dr Robert McGeachan, ECAT Veterinary Clinical Lecturer and neurology resident, will explore the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative disorders, with a particular focus on Alzheimer’s disease. His talk will highlight how naturally occurring models of human disease can advance our understanding and treatment of dementia-causing disorders across species.
Together, we can build a future where One Medicine benefits humans and animals alike.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
We are happy to share the FIPAE ‘Virtual International Festival of Anatomy – AI, Assessment and Anatomy’ online from August – December 2025 (not specifically veterinary anatomy).
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Past regional/international meetings
We are happy to share the details of the AAVA conference in Saskatoon to be held from July 31 to August 02 2025.
Abstract templates are available and the abstracts should be emailed to Ms. Alice Der (alice.der@usask.ca). The deadline is April 30, 2025.
The registration fee is Canadian $525 for faculty and $250 for graduate students/PDFs. The Eventbrite registration site allows us to pick only one currency. The Canadian $525 converts close to US$350. For any questions related to registration, please contact Ms. Julie Beres (julie.beres@usask.ca)
The registration covers all the meals including the conference Gala Dinner at Wanuskewin Heritage Park (which is currently being considered for UNESCO Heritage Site). The registration fee also includes the charges that Eventbrite places on each registration. The information on block of rooms being held at Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites located on USaskatchewan campus was sent earlier to all of you! The rooms for the sessions are already reserved. The local tours on campus are being planned. We look forward to seeing you all here.
We are pleased to share the details of the 38th AFH congress (Histotechnology French Association) which will take place this summer from 18th to 20th June 2025 in Grasse, France.
Please find more details here:https://www.afhisto.fr/congr%C3%A8s-2025
Congress Poster 38th AFH congress
4th Early Career Anatomists Conference 2025
We are pleased to share this year’s ECA conference: ‘Anatomy Unbound: Integrating Disciplines and Connecting Generations’
Hosted at: University of Nottingham, UK, Monica Partridge Building. Dates: 23-24 June 2025.
The Early Career Anatomists (ECA) group was created to help provide a platform, community and support for anatomists who are transitioning into or thinking of careers in anatomy. The audience is usually comprised of academics, students, technicians, doctors, and researchers who study anatomy. The two-day event will host a series of talks and workshops focused on the benefits of collaborations and how to collaborate effectively, integrating disciplines and how anatomy education has changed over time.
Information about the event can be found here: https://ecanatomists.org/eca-25-overview
Tickets can be purchased via the website. Abstract submissions and tickets are now open. Abstracts close 28th April!