- Bench-to-bedside translational strategies
- Clinical trial design and outcomes research
- Biomarker discovery and validation
- Translational oncology and immunotherapy
- Cardiovascular translational research
- Translational neuroscience and neurological disorders
- Translational research in endocrinology and metabolic diseases
- Evidence-based medicine and clinical decision support
Innovation in Clinical and Translational Research for Future
Healthcare
ICMTB 2026
International Conference on Medicine and Translational Biosciences
4–5 June 2026
Western Balkans University, Tirana, Albania
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June 4–5, 2026
Tirana-Durrës Highway Km 7,
Western Balkans
University, Tirana
About the Conference
ICMTB 2026 — International Conference on Medicine and Translational Biosciences
The International Conference on Medicine and Translational Biosciences (ICMTB 2026) is a premier interdisciplinary platform bringing together researchers, clinicians, academics, and industry professionals from around the world. Hosted by Western Balkans University in Tirana, Albania, this conference aims to bridge the gap between basic science discoveries and their clinical applications, fostering innovation in healthcare delivery and biomedical research.
ICMTB 2026 will feature keynote lectures, oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities across a wide range of medical and translational science disciplines.
- Translational medicine and personalized therapeutics
- Regenerative medicine, cell and gene therapies
- Biomedical innovations, neuroscience, and mental health
- Pharmaceutical sciences and dental research
- Clinical medicine, diagnostics and internventional therapies
Conference Tracks & Topics
Research Themes & Topics
The following tracks represent the main thematic areas of the conference; however, submissions addressing related topics in medicine and translational biosciences are also welcome.
Track 1: Translational Medicine and Clinical Research
Track 2: Clinical Medicine and Patient Care
- Internal medicine and subspecialties
- Complex clinical case management
- Rare diseases and diagnostic dilemmas
- Evidence-based clinical practice
- Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
- Multidisciplinary care pathways
- Other related topics in clinical medicine and patient care are also welcome
Track 3: Surgery, Imaging and Interventional Medicine
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Interventional radiology
- Advanced medical imaging
- Image-guided therapy
- Surgical innovation and planning
- Other related topics in surgery, imaging and interventional medicine are also welcome
Track 4: Regenerative Medicine and Translational
Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Stem cell biology and regenerative therapies
- Tissue engineering and biomaterials
- Organ-on-a-chip and microphysiological systems
- Drug discovery and translational pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical formulation and bioavailability
- Regulatory science and drug approval pathways
- Herbal and natural product-based therapeutics
- Translational dental sciences and oral health research
Track 5: Global Health and Infectious Diseases
- Emerging infectious diseases and outbreak management
- Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship
- Vaccination strategies and immunization programs
- Global health equity and access to care
- Public health policy and implementation
- One Health approach (human, animal, environment)
- Infectious disease modeling and epidemiology
- Other related topics in global health and infectious diseases are also welcome
Track 6: Biomedical Innovation, Digital Health, and AI
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in diagnostics
- Digital therapeutics and mobile health (mHealth)
- Wearable biosensors and remote patient monitoring
- Health informatics and electronic health records (EHR)
- Telemedicine and virtual care models
- 3D bioprinting and medical device innovation
- Robotics in surgery and rehabilitation
Track 7: Precision Medicine and Advanced Therapeutics
- Genomics, proteomics, and multi-omics integration
- Pharmacogenomics and personalized drug therapy
- Targeted therapies and biologics
- Gene therapy and genome editing (CRISPR and beyond)
- Cell-based therapies and immunomodulation
- Nanomedicine and advanced drug delivery systems
- Rare diseases and orphan drug development
ICMTB 2026
Conference Speakers
Leading experts in medicine and translational biosciences will share their insights and latest research.
Prof. Dr. Felipe Calvo
Cancer Center Universidad de Navarra
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Prof. Dr. Vasif Hasirci
METU / Acibadem University
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Prof. Dr. Peter Abrahams
Warwick Medical School, UK
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Prof. Dr. Felipe Calvo
Chair Professor of Radiation Oncology | Cancer Center Universidad de Navarra
Prof. Dr. Felipe Calvo is a distinguished radiation oncologist and Chair Professor at the Cancer Center Universidad de Navarra. He serves as a Consultant at the Proton Therapy Unit and has made significant contributions to the field of intraoperative radiation therapy. His research spans translational oncology, clinical trials, and innovative approaches to cancer treatment. He is a globally recognized expert with extensive publications in high-impact journals.
Prof. Dr. Vasif Hasirci
METU / Acibadem University
Professor Vasif N. Hasirci is an expert in the biomedical, biotechnological, and nanotechnological applications of natural and synthetic polymers. He is the Founding Director of the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering R&D Center at the Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara (2011). He served as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Biological Sciences at METU and later continued his academic career at Acibadem University as Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, where he also served as Head of the Graduate Department of Biomaterials (2018-2025) and Founding Director of the Biomaterials R&D Center (since 2020). He is an Associate Editor of the journals Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology and Exploration of BioMat-X, and a member on the Editorial Boards of various journals such as Biomaterials, Bioactive Materials, J. Biomaterials Science: Polymer Edn., and Nanomedicine. He is a member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences, Fellow of the International Union of Societies of Biomaterials Science and Engineering (IUSBSE), a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) (UK), and an Honorary Member of the European Society for Biomaterials. He is the Founding President of the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Association (Turkey) (2008) and one of the Founders of the Biomedical Science and Technology Symposia (BIOMED) (1994).
Prof. Dr. Peter Abrahams
Emeritus Professor of Clinical Anatomy | Warwick Medical School, UK
Professor Peter H. Abrahams is a distinguished clinical anatomist and Emeritus Professor of Clinical Anatomy at Warwick Medical School, UK. He previously held academic appointments at University College London and the University of Cambridge and served as a Consultant Anatomist to the World Health Organization. His work has focused on advancing anatomy education through innovative teaching methods, including digital and 3D anatomical learning tools. Professor Abrahams is the author of more than 30 textbooks and educational resources, including the widely used McMinn & Abrahams' Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy, with over two million copies sold worldwide. He is an internationally recognized expert in clinical anatomy and medical education, with more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous international awards for excellence in teaching and educational innovation.
Prof. Dr. Arben Merkoçi
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Prof. Dr. Nesrin Hasirci
Northeastern University / METU BIOMATEN
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Dr. Vladimir Dyo
Royal Holloway, University of London
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CECAD, University of Cologne
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Prof. Dr. Nesrin Hasirci
Northeastern University / METU BIOMATEN Center of Excellence
Professor Nesrin Hasirci is a distinguished biomaterials scientist and professor affiliated with Northeastern University and an Advisory Board member at the METU BIOMATEN Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. Her research focuses on biomaterials and tissue engineering for the diagnosis and treatment of soft and hard tissues. She has authored more than 250 scientific publications, several books and book chapters, and holds multiple patent applications. Professor Hasirci has delivered over 550 presentations at international and national conferences and has supervised more than 70 graduate theses in biomaterials and biomedical engineering. She is widely recognized for her contributions to biomaterials research and innovation and has received numerous scientific and technology awards, including recognition from the M. Parlar Foundation and the Elginkan Foundation, and is a Fellow of the Science Academy of Turkey as well as an Honorary Member of the European Society for Biomaterials.
Dr. Vladimir Dyo
Department of Electronic Engineering | Royal Holloway, University of London
Dr. Vladimir Dyo is a Lecturer in Communications and Signal Processing in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Royal Holloway, University of London. He received an MSc in Data Communications, Networks and Distributed Systems from University College London and completed his PhD in wireless sensor networks. His doctoral research formed part of the EPSRC WILDSENSING project, where he contributed to the development of distributed wireless sensor network systems for wildlife monitoring. Prior to joining Royal Holloway, he held research positions including a visiting role at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory and a research internship at Microsoft Research Cambridge. His research focuses on wireless sensing, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, energy harvesting, and machine learning, with applications in smart environments, infrastructure monitoring, and healthcare technologies. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals including IEEE Sensors Journal, IEEE Access, and Sensors.
Dr. Gladiola Goranci-Buzhala
Scientific Coordinator/Researcher | CECAD, University of Cologne
Gladiola Goranci-Buzhala, PhD is Scientific Coordinator/Researcher at CECAD, University of Cologne (since 09/2024), coordinating lab procedures, animal welfare/genetic engineering, teaching, and leading a project on cell polarity in skin cancer using mouse models and 3D organoids. During Postdocs at CECAD Cologne (2022-2024) and University Clinic Dusseldorf (2020-2021), she modeled cancer mechanobiology/cell fate with iPSC-derived skin/brain organoids, omics analyses (scRNA-seq), presented at prestigious conferences, wrote manuscripts, and supervised medical/master students. PhD (2020, U Cologne) on primary cilia in glioma stem cells; MSc (2013), BSc (Pristina U) in cell biology/biochemistry. 7 high-impact pubs (J Cell Biol 2023; Cell Reports 2021/2020; Nat Commun 2017); CECAD Seed Grant (2023); Co-teaching at University of Prishtina Biology Department (2025) supported by GIZ.
Submission & Publication
Submission & Publication
Submission Areas
ICMTB 2026 invites submissions in the following categories:
- Original research articles
- Translational studies
- Systematic and narrative reviews
- Case studies and clinical reports
- Innovation reports and technical notes
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract: Maximum 300 words, submitted via email to [email protected]
- Review process: Double-blind peer review
- Full paper: Written in English, MS Word format, 5,000–8,000 words, APA citation style
- Publication: Accepted papers will be published in Conference Proceedings with ISBN
- Journal publication: Selected papers may be recommended for journal publication
Abstract Submission Form
Registration
Register for ICMTB 2026
100 €
Registration Fee
- Access to all conference sessions
- Lunches on June 4 & 5
- Coffee breaks
- Conference materials
- Publication in conference proceedings
Travel and accommodation are covered by participants.
Register NowRegistration Process
1
Register and Submit Abstract
Complete the registration form and submit your abstract following the submission guidelines.
2
Abstract Review and Acceptance Notification
Authors will receive notification regarding the acceptance of their abstract.
3
Pay Participation Fee
Accepted authors pay the participation fee to confirm their presentation.
4
Submit Full Paper
Accepted presenters may submit a full paper for inclusion in the conference proceedings.
Payment Information
Currency: EUR
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Event Location
Venue & Accommodation
Conference Venue
4 June — Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana
5 June — Western Balkans University
Recommended Hotels
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Abstract Submission and Registration Deadline | April 5, 2026 |
| Abstract Acceptance Notification | April 15, 2026 |
| Registration & Full Paper Submission | May 25, 2026 |
| Conference Dates | June 4–5, 2026 |
Leadership
Conference Committees
Organizing Committee
Leadership
Chair
Albana Halili
Co-Chair
Iris Allajbeu
Members
Aurel Ymeti
Irma Gjana
Ermira Hodo
Ornela Cuci
Indrit Temali
Oltjan Hamza
Agron Hoxha
Executive Secretariat
ICMTB Executive Secretariat
Retina Capuni
Secretariat
Eriona Petro
Tea Mastori
Scientific Committee
Albania
Albana Halili
Western Balkans University
Astrit Hoxhaj
Western Balkans University
Elizabeta Susaj
Western Balkans University
Merita Kucuku
Western Balkans University
Ida Kokalari
Western Balkans University
Eda Çela
Western Balkans University
Ana Uka
Western Balkans University
Arjan Harxhi
University of Medicine Tirana
Leart Berdica
University of Medicine Tirana
Teona Bushati
University of Medicine Tirana
Myqerem Tafaj
Agriculture University of Tirana
Elona Kureta
Institute of Public Health
United Kingdom
Iris Allajbeu
University of Cambridge, School of Clinical
Medicine
Shyqyri Haxha
Royal Holloway University of London
Vladimir Dyo
Royal Holloway University of London
United States
Arjet Gega
Quinnipiac University School of Medicine
Francesko Hela
Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical
School
Spain
Kita Sallabanda
University Complutense de Madrid
Arben Merkoci
Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology
Netherlands
Aurel Ymeti
Saxion University
Everything You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICMTB 2026?
ICMTB 2026 is the International Conference on Medicine and
Translational Biosciences, a premier interdisciplinary
conference bringing together researchers, clinicians,
academics, and industry professionals to share advances in
translational medicine, biomedical innovation, and
pharmaceutical sciences.
When and where is the conference?
ICMTB 2026 will take place on June 4–5, 2026 at Western
Balkans University (A-Building), Tirana-Durrës Highway Km 7,
Tirana, Albania.
How do I submit a paper?
Submit your abstract (maximum 300 words) via email to
[email protected]
by April 5, 2026. After acceptance, submit your full paper
(5,000–8,000 words, English, APA style, MS Word format) to
[email protected]
by May 25, 2026.
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is 100 €. This includes access to
all conference sessions, lunches on both days, coffee
breaks, conference materials, and publication in the
conference proceedings. Travel and accommodation are the
responsibility of participants.
How do I register?
To register: (1) Submit your abstract following the
submission guidelines, (2) Receive an acceptance
notification, (3) Register and pay the 100€
registration fee, and (4) Submit your full paper by the
deadline. The fee includes access to all sessions, lunches,
coffee breaks, conference materials, and publication in the
proceedings.
Will the proceedings be published?
Yes. All accepted papers will be published in the official
Conference Proceedings with an ISBN. Selected high-quality
papers may also be recommended for publication in partner
journals.
Our Partners
Partners & Collaborators
Get in Touch
Contact Us
For inquiries about ICMTB 2026, please contact the Executive Secretariat.
Executive Secretariat
Dr. Retina Capuni
Address
Tirana-Durrës Highway Km 7,
Western Balkans University,
Tirana, Albania