The  2025 Microphysiological Systems World Summit took place on June 9^th until 13^th, in Brussels. In Vitro Models, a member of Springer Nature’s journal portfolio focussing on the development and application of in vitro tools and methods, was delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the first-ever 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, organized by the Early Career Investigators Interest Group of the society and the Local Organizing Committee, in the context of the summit  

According to Ana Mara-Boza, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Galway, Ireland, co-coordinator of the event and editorial board member of In Vitro Models, had the following quote:

“It was a great success, and we had a lovely evening full of engaging presentations and networking. The quality of the talks was outstanding, and the event played a key role in fostering a sense of community among the society’s early-career members.

Out of 52 abstract submissions, 10 outstanding finalists were selected, and 3 cash prizes were awarded to the top presenters.”

 Some  of the photos of the event can be found below.

We look forward to the next World Summit, and wish the IMPSS all the success in future events!

In Vitro Models Journal

In Vitro Models is online-only journal dedicated to the development and application of in vitro tools and methods. It focuses on 3D research methods to emulate human tissues, organs, and diseases. The journal welcomes contributions that can effectively emulate human tissues, organs, and diseases.

The journal is particularly interested in supporting early career researchers and emerging nations. In addition to the support to the IMPSS society, we delighted to also provide Editorial mentoring in immunobiology in Brazil: Supporting ECRs in publishing their research, see link: Impact through mentorship: The ECR Program expands | For Librarians | Springer Nature

Impact Factor Announcement

The journal and the editors-in-chief are delighted that as of 2025, the journal has received its first impact factor of 2.4.  We thank the editors, authors, reviewers and readers who have been essential in making this major milestone happen.

A couple of quotes from the co-editors-in-chief:

“We are thrilled to announce In vitro models’ first impact factor of 2.4.  This has been possible by research contributions for authors across the world as well as editorial board members.  This now opens up new era for our journal and we are looking forward to collaborating with all of you.” Ketul C. Popat, PhD, George Mason University, United States of America

“In vitro models first impact factor is 2.4. We aim to become a leading journal among the top multidisciplinary journals covering all aspects of in vitro models research. Thanks to all authors for the contributions as well as to our outstanding Editorial board members and reviewers.”  Joaquim Miguel Oliveira, University of Minho, Portugal