About BIOFORCE?

The BIOFORCE – Biotechnology for Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Competitive Excellence scientific conference focuses on the role of modern biotechnology in the development of orthopedics, medical rehabilitation, and elite sports. Its main objective is to create a platform for knowledge exchange among scientists, physicians, physiotherapists, biologists, engineers, and sports practitioners interested in innovative methods for supporting tissue regeneration, treating musculoskeletal injuries, and optimizing physical performance of athletes. The conference addresses topics such as cell-based therapies, tissue engineering, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, and advanced diagnostic techniques.


BIOFORCE also emphasizes the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to achieving functional and athletic excellence by integrating basic research with clinical applications and training practice. The event features discussions of both current scientific research findings and case studies demonstrating the implementation of innovative technologies in patient treatment and athlete preparation. The conference provides a space for establishing research collaborations and facilitating knowledge transfer between academia, the medical sector, and the biotechnology industry.

Event Program

NanoBioMedical Centre UAM

Wszechnicy Piastowskiej 3 Str., 61-614 Poznan

May 15, 2026

Participant registration

09:00 - 9:30


  • Welcome address
  • Introduction to the BIOFORCE concept and announcement of scientific and clinical collaboration between the teams
  • Presentation of the day’s agenda

Opening of the conference Prof. Jakub D. Rybka, DSc, Eng. & Tomasz Piontek, MD, PhD, DSc

09:30 - 09:45

09:45 - 11:45

  • Nano-enhanced materials for biomedical applications - Marta Woźniak-Budych, PhD, DSc, Eng., Assoc. Prof.
  • Nanocomposite hydrogels for biomedical applications - Olena Ivashchenko, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof.
  • Nanofunctional hybrid nanocomposites for biomedical applications - prof. Igor Iatsunskyi, DSc
  • Biofunctionalized hybrid nanoparticles for theranostics - Bartosz Grześkowiak, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof.
  • Collagen Supplementation: Facts and Myths - Adam Mieloch, PhD
  • Lunasin Peptides as Bioactive Molecules with Broad Therapeutic Potential - Filip Porzucek, PhD Eng.

Panel I – Cellular biology, biotechnology, and tissue engineering in musculoskeletal regeneration Chair: Prof. Jakub D. Rybka, DSc, Eng.

11:45 - 12:15


Coffee / Lunch break

  • Biological support in the treatment of the rotator cuff - prof. Przemyslaw Lubiatowski, MD, PhD, DSc
  • Biological rhythm study of musculoskeletal diseases and its potential role in cartilage and meniscus regeneration - Xingquan Xu, MD, PhD
  • Applications of engineering sciences in orthopedic surgery - Artur Banach, PhD
  • Contralateral anterior cruciate ligament rupture in athletes after primary reconstruction: incidence, risk factors, and a proposed preventive model - Regina Diaz Steta, MD, PhD
  • Biological support in orthopedics - How orthopedic surgeons apply what biologists discover in the laboratory - Paweł Bąkowski, MD, PhD, DSc
  • Biology vs. Function: What are we really treating in Tennis Elbow? - Jakub Kaszyński, PhD

Panel discussion: The shared future of biology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and their application in elite sports

12:15 - 14:15

Panel II – From biology to the patient: orthopedics, rehabilitation, and sports medicine Chair: Tomasz Piontek, MD, PhD

14:15 - 14:45

14:45 - 15:00

Summary and closing of the conference




Check how to get to the NanoBioMedical Center

Partners