–
The event language is English.
Participation is free of charge.
Organoids: An Alternative to Animal Research
What is an organoid? In which research fields does it have an application? What are the state-of-the-art and emerging methods developing an organoid system? How can you establish an organoid model for your research question? And finally, how is it contributing to the replacement of animal experiments?
Such questions and more will be elaborated at our first 3R-Symposium NRW. Our invited experts will share their insights and experiences on how organoids are shaping the today and the future of biomedical research as an alternative to animal experiments. The program covers a wide spectrum of research areas as pulmonary, immune system, neurotoxicity, pancreatic research, and drug discovery. Moreover, you can also meet and exchange with other fellow researchers during the lunch buffet expanding your network.
You are cordially invited to the 3R-Symposium NRW | New Approaches in Organoid Research for Replacement on October 12th, 2023 in Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn.
Experts
Jun-Prof. Dr. Ana Ivonne Vazquez-Armendariz
Group Leader of RG Organoid Biology
Argelander Professor TRA Life and Health
Life and Medical Sciences Institute (LIMES)
University of Bonn
Prof. Dr. Ellen Fritsche
Group Leader of RG Fritsche
Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine
University of Düsseldorf
Prof. Dr. Nicole Teusch
Group Leader of RG Teusch
Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Biotechnology
University of Düsseldorf
Dr. Roxana Micsik
Senior Scientist
STEMCELL Technologies
Florian Nikolaus Gohr
Doctoral Scientist of RG Molecular Immunology
Institute of Innate Immunology
University of Bonn
Program and Venue
Program
10.00 h – 10.15 h | Welcome
10.15 h – 10.30 h | Presentation of the 3R Competence Network NRW
10.30 h – 11.00 h | Jun-Prof. Dr. Ana Ivonne Vazquez-Armendariz
"Complex murine and human organoid systems to model pulmonary diseases"
11.00 h – 12.00 h | Roxana Micsik
Keynote Talk: "New in vitro models for drug discovery"
12.00 h – 13.00 h | Lunch Break & Open Buffet
13.00 h – 13.30 h | Florian Gohr
"Organoids for inflammasome research”
13.30 h – 14.00 h | Prof. Dr. Ellen Fritsche
"Fit-for-purpose in-vitro methods for studying neurotoxicity"
14.00 h – 14.30 h | Prof. Dr. Nicole Teusch
"Spheroid-on-Chip-model to identify novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of pancreatic cancer"
14.30 h – 15.00 h | Closing Remarks & Networking
Venue
Universitätsklinikum Bonn
Venusberg-Campus 1
53127 Bonn
How to reach the event
The University Hospital Bonn (UKB site plan) is easily accessible by regular bus connections. The nearest bus stops are "Uniklinik Nord", "Kiefernweg", "Uniklinik Hauptpforte" and "Uniklinik Süd". From the bus stop "Bonn Hauptbahnhof" you can take bus line 600 (direction: Ippendorf Altenheim) or 601 (direction: Venusberg). To plan your journey and for up-to-date information, please contact SWB Bus and Rail