Midlands Innovation Extracellular Vesicles Network (MIEVN) 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.

• Want to learn about extracellular vesicles?
• Want to see what’s new in the field?
• Want to find out about research and facilities within our universities?
Then come along to the free MI Extracellular Vesicles Conference 2027!
The Midlands Innovation Extracellular Vesicles Network (MIEVN) is delighted to welcome colleagues from across the Midlands and the UK to our free in-person annual conference – this year also features tours of laboratory facilities on the day and a second day workshop both delivered by Aston University – see details below and register here: Extracellular Vesicle Lipidomics Workshop (Day 2)).
This event will bring together academics, local biotech and instrument manufacturers to discuss all things EV. Come along to learn about the technology, hear what’s new in the field or present your research.
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.
For sponsorship opportunities please email ellen.mcghee@midlandsinnovation.org.uk
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Call for oral and poster presentations
Calling all PhD students, Pos-Docs (up to 5 years post PhD) and technicians: Submit an abstract for oral and/or poster presentation at this well attended, friendly, national conference. Send your abstract to Alex Archibald by 29th Jan (~300 words, no figures or references and remember your authors and affiliations).
Prizes to be won! £100, £50, £25 for top three oral and poster presentations!
PhD Students, Post-Docs and Technicians: Submit a title and abstract to aa783@le.ac.uk
Professor Colin Grant – Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer, Aston University
Professor Andrew Devitt – Executive Dean, School of Medicine, Pharmacy & Biosciences, Aston University
Professor Lucy Fairclough – University of Nottingham and Chair of the Midlands Innovation Extracellular Vesicles Network
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