NOR-MPS symposium - microphysiological systems, organoids and organ-on-chip technology

The one day symposium is an annual networking event that brings together Norwegian and invited international experts to present their research and to discuss latest developments in the field of microphysiological systems, organoids and organ-on-chip technology.

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The event will include key note talks by senior scientists, short project presentations by PD/PhDs, a poster session and round table discussions on latest developments in the field and ethics of organoids.

Registration has closed (fully booked).

Download the Programme and Abstract book here.

Programme (Meeting room M6)

09:00–09:15 Welcome / Introduction
Prof. Stefan Krauss, University of Oslo, Hybrid Technology Hub CoE.

09:15–09:50 Keynote presentation I:
Connecting scales & spaces in stembryos                              
Dr. Jesse Veenvliet
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Germany.    

09:50–10:25 Keynote presentation II:
Engineering cellular interfaces in Organ-on-Chips                    
Prof. Anna Herland
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.           

10:2510:45 Coffee break

10:45–12:30 Presentations of Norwegian Research Groups
-5 PI talks (10 min)
-9 PD/PhD talks (5 min)

12:3013:00 Lunch / installation of posters                  

13:00–13:45 Poster session                                            

13:45–14:45 Presentations of Norwegian Research Groups
-2 PI talks (10 min)
-8 PD/PhD talks (5 min)

14:45–14:55 Coffee break

14:55–15:25 Keynote presentation III:
Merck’s ambition to phase out animal work
Dr. Anirban Chatterjee
Head of an Advanced Cell Culture team within the Merck Life Science technology pioneering Group, USA.                       

15:25 - 16:00 Panel discussion
Heidi Beate Bentzen (UiO): Ethics
Anna Herland (KTH): Future perspectives
Ole Johan Borge (RCN (NFR)): Funding and innovation              

16:00 - 16:15 Poster prize and wrap-up 
Stefan Krauss, Viola Lobert, and Steven Wilson

 

Published Dec. 20, 2023 11:01 AM - Last modified Feb. 15, 2024 6:50 AM