ICCB 2027 Plenary Speakers
Plenary speakers are an essential part of the ICCB conference programme. We are delighted to have the following exceptional speakers confirmed, with more announcements to come:
Ellen Roche
Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Institute for Medical Engineering and Science, MIT bOSTON
AURÉLIE CARLIER
tenure track Associate Professor at the MERLN Institute in Maastricht
Jean-Philippe Vert
Co-founder and CEO at Bioptimus
Plenary speakers lecture details
The kidney is a truly remarkable organ. Beyond its essential role in filtering blood and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance, it regulates blood pressure and supports overall homeostasis. Unlike many other organs, however, the kidney has only limited regenerative capacity. When injury occurs, repair mechanisms are often insufficient, which can lead to acute kidney injury or progression to chronic kidney disease—conditions that together affect millions of patients worldwide each year.
In this talk, I will demonstrate how mathematical and computational models can deepen our understanding of renal transport mechanisms and help identify patient-specific therapeutic strategies and improved dialysis methodologies. I will conclude with an outlook on the role of automation, and the road toward regulatory acceptance of computational models in nephrology.