Midlands Innovation Extracellular Vesicles Network (MEVN) is a joint partnership across the 7 Midlands Innovation Health institutions which aims to:
■ Develop a vibrant multidisciplinary research community, bringing focus to the diverse Extracellular Vesicle (EV) research activity in the Midlands both academic and industrial.
■ Facilitate inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral research collaborations, to develop the next generation of EV based research programmes.
■ Share best practice and provide a platform for collaborative rather than competitive bids, strengthening submissions to research councils for funding.
■ Train, support and inspire the next generation of outstanding leaders in EV research.
Then come along to the free MI Extracellular Vesicles Conference 2026!
This will be an in-person one day conference bringing together academics, local biotech and instrument manufacturers to discuss all things extracellular vesicles Come along to learn about the technology, hear something new in the field or present your research.
For sponsorship opportunities please email ellen.mcghee@midlandsinnovation.org.uk
This conference is open to all researchers with an interest in extracellular vesicles, including those wanting to learn more about this exciting and rapidly expanding field. All are welcome including Principal Investigators, Post-doctoral scientists, Technicians, Early Career researchers (including PhD / Masters students) and Industry representatives.
To register for the event please follow the link below:
PhD Students, Post-Docs and Technicians: Submit a title and abstract to ellen.mcghee@midlandsinnovation.org.uk by the 13th Feb 2026 (~300 words, no figures or references and remember your authors and affiliations).
Prizes to be won! £50 and £25 for top two presentations!
