Symposium | Beyond tradition - Research and the shift towards responsible, animal-free innovations

This event aims to raise awareness, facilitate discussion, and provide insights into existing non-animal research approaches within the Leiden community.

Details

  • Locatie
    LUMC Building 1, Lecture Hall 1
  • Organisator
    LUMC Proefdiercentrum

Omschrijving

--  Symposium now open for registration and submission of abstracts   --

Summary

To highlight the transition towards animal free research and showcase ongoing efforts in alternative testing methods, a symposium will be organized at the LUMC. The event aims to raise awareness, facilitate discussion, and provide insights into existing non-animal research approaches within the Leiden community.

Aim

This symposium aims to bring together investigators, researchers and professionals on laboratory animal-experimentation and welfare to explore the latest developments in the use of animal models and alternatives in scientific research performed at the LUMC, UL and the Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP).

By fostering collaboration and discussion, this event seeks to enhance our understanding of considerations for current research: technological advancements and innovative approaches but also possible limitations that contribute to both the progress of scientific inquiry for optimal research models. Join us in this intellectual exchange to shape the future of research methodologies and considerations to choose the best practices in the pursuit of scientific excellence.

We are happy to present below the program for this symposium and are looking forward to receiving abstracts for oral and / or poster presentation.

Program

Symposium | Beyond tradition - Research and the shift towards responsible, animal-free innovations

09:30 hrs.   -   Registration and welcome coffee Lecture Hall 1, Building 1 LUMC

10:00 hrs.   -   Opening remarks
                         Welcome Address by Symposium Organizer (Dr.ir. Marcel ter Veld,
                         head PDC)

10:15 hrs.   -   Session 1, Working towards alternatives LUMC
                         Chairs:  Ronald Buijsen / Abdoel El Ghalbzouri

11:15 hrs.   -   Session 2, Innovative perspectives in iPSc / 3D tissues culturing
                         Chair: Anne van der Does

12:15 hrs.   -   Lunch, networking and poster session, “Boerhaaveplein”

13:30 hrs.   -   Session 3, Innovations in Computer Modelling / Artificial Intelligence?
                         Chairs: Ronald Buijsen / Abdoel El Ghalbzouri

14:30 hrs.   -   Keynote Session

15:15 hrs.   -   Session 4, Innovations in Regenerative medicine
                         Chair: Francoise Carlotti

16:15 hrs.   -   Announcement of best oral presentation and poster prize

16.20 hrs.   -   Drinks, networking and poster session at “Boerhaaveplein”

Registration

Open to: LUMC, UL, LBSP. Please follow this link to register.

Abstract submission deadline

The abstract submission deadline for this symposium is on 15th April 2025. Please submit your abstract separately by mail to pdc-bedrijfsbureau@lumc.nl.

Organizing committee

  • Ronald Buijsen                 Department of Human Genetics
  • Francoise Carlotti             RegMed,  Department of Internal Medicine
  • Anne van der Does           Department of Pulmonary disease
  • Abdoel El Ghalbzouri        Department of Dermatology
  • Laurel Schunselaar           Animal Welfare Body
  • Marcel ter Veld                 Animal Facility

Corresponding email address

pdc-bedrijfsbureau@lumc.nl