Dear colleagues,

we are delighted to invite you to an exceptional scientific event bringing together experts in cryobiology, cryopreservation, and biobanking from around the world.

Program Highlights:

• 24 September 2026 – Specialized Workshop: "Preservation strategies for bioengineered cell-based systems" (Biocev, Vestec)

• 25–26 September 2026 – Main Conference: Research and practical applications in low-temperature biology (Nové Adalbertinum, Hradec Králové)

 Key Topics:

• Advances in cryopreservation of cells, tissues, and organs

• Cryoprotectants and optimization of freezing protocols

• Cryoinjury mechanisms and strategies for prevention

• High-pressure processing and its impact on biological materials

• Cryopreservation in regenerative medicine and cell therapy

(including CAR-T cells)

• Biobanking standards and quality assurance

• Novel technologies for low-temperature storage and transport

Why Attend:

• Network with leading international scientists and clinicians

• Explore innovative solutions for biobanking and cryogenic storage

• Share your research and gain new collaborations

In case of questions please contact us at: sltb2026@gmail.com

We look forward to meeting you at the conference and sharing inspiring discussions!

With warm wishes,

Organizing team

Local organizing committee

Miroslava Jandová, PhD (Tissue Bank University Hospital Hradec Králové and Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové, Charles University)

Yuriy Petrenko, PhD (Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Czech Academy of Sciences/ Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences / BIOCEV, Vestec near Prague)

Jaroslav Filip (Signify Production, Ltd., Hradec Králové)

Pavel Měřička, MD, PhD (Tissue Bank University Hospital Hradec Králové)