WELCOME

We are delighted to invite you to the 13th edition of the Latin-American Congress of Artificial Organs and Biomaterials (COLAOB 2025) and XXI Congress of the Latin American Society of Artificial Organs (XXI LASAO). The congress will take place from August 26 to 29, 2025, at a hotel located in front of the famous Copacabana Beach in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Under the slogan “From Ideas to Impact: Connecting Latin American Science and Technology for Global Health,” COLAOB 2025 aims to be a vibrant platform for the exchange of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration towards improving the health and quality of life of both humans and animals. The congress will bring together students, researchers, academics, and professionals from across Latin America and beyond, uniting experts from a range of disciplines, including Engineering, Health Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, and Biotechnology. This multidisciplinary environment is designed to inspire new ideas, foster research collaborations, and accelerate the translational nature of research, from basic science to real-world applications.

We invite you to join this vibrant scientific community and help shape the future of biomedical innovation in Latin America. Be part of COLAOB 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, where cutting-edge science and technology converge with breathtaking natural beauty!

On behalf of the Organizing Committee,
Prof. Dr. Rossana Thiré, Chair (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ, Brazil)
Prof. Dr. Luiz Henrique de Almeida, Co-chair (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ, Brazil)