2026 CC3D Virtual Tissue Modelling Workshop
Multicellular simulations or Virtual Tissues (VTs) can help us understanding complex biological phenomena, from tissue development to disease progression. But the complexity of biomimetic models and the diversity in simulation methods, poses challenges in reproducibility, modularity, reusability, and integration within complex multicomponent models like medical digital twins (MDTs).
This workshop aims to outline the potential and workflows to create multicellular, multiscale tissue models (VTs) using the open-source platform Compucell3D.
The workshop is composed of two parts:
1) Short presentations and discussions, addressing the utility and use cases of VTs, and the importance of their validation and standardisation to ensure robustness, scalability and interoperability within MDTs.
2) Hands on sandpit session with pre-made examples.
We will distribute a complementary resource pack including a vast collection of online resources suitable for attendees of all levels to begin or progress their journey into VT creation and validation with Compucell3D.
Program:
16:30-17:00 – Introduction: Virtual Tissues in a nutshell
17:00-17:45 – Building Virtual Tissues with CC3D
17:45-18:00 – Short break and informal Discussion (Open Mic)
18:00-19:00 – Sandpit and code-along with preset examples
Recommended for best experience: Please download and install the free CC3D package at this Link.
Unlocking the power of computational modelling in healthcare – Leveraging EU policies driving Research and Innovation
Computational models have considerable potential in the healthcare ecosystem, from streamlining the development of new medicines to enabling a true personalisation of clinical procedures and treatments. This workshop will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, industry and researchers, to open a discussion on how to fully harness the potential of this technology in the healthcare ecosystem.
In particular, the aims of the workshop are:
• To explore how EU policies can support research and innovation, including funding opportunities, valorisation of research outputs, and regulatory frameworks.
• To identify bottlenecks to EU innovation and competitiveness in the field.
• To raise awareness in the research community about existing policies and how to leverage them to successfully translate research outputs into innovation.
With the participation of EU institutions and agencies, academic researchers, industry representatives and clinicians.
Complimentary registration must be selected during congress registration.
Transforming Science – Implementing the 3Rs principle and unlocking human-centred research with In Silico Modelling and other New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
The aim of the workshop is to introduce PhD students and early-career researchers to New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and their application in implementing the 3Rs principle (Replace, Reduce, Refine animal models) in biomedical research and regulatory settings. Through a combination of lectures, practical activities, and interactive discussions, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how in silico and in vitro NAMs can be used to replace animal testing, reduce the number of animals used, and refine experimental design to minimize animal suffering.
By reflecting on the potential of NAMs in their own research, participants will be encouraged to integrate these innovative approaches into their work, ultimately contributing to more humane, efficient, and effective biomedical research and regulatory applications.
Programme and activities lead by the JRC’s EURL ECVAM – EU Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing.
Complimentary registration must be selected during congress registration.
