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The 3Rs Centre Utrecht and the Transition to Animal-free Innovations are organising  together with TPI-Utrecht and the National Committee for the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, a conference aiming to connect NAMs to the 3Rs framework, exploring the best way forward for human-based biomedical basic and translational science.

The programme of the conference will soon be posted and will consist of presentations and (interactive) panel discussions in multiple thematic sessions.

LIVe2024 intends to be a unique exchange platform for scientists interested in in vitro respiratory researches, stakeholders from academia, pharma, biotech, chemical, tobacco, consumer goods, medical devices industries, CROs and regulatory agencies.

The meeting focuses on predictive in vitro lung models designed for basic research, efficacy and toxicity testing. It aims to present the state-of-art of in vitro lung models, and to map out the route for its future development and use.

Themed 'New evolutions in animal health and welfare', this event includes an afternoon of workshops and a full day of scientific presentations for laboratory animal users with a separate session for animal caretakers & biotechnicians.

Participants wishing to present a poster should submit abstracts using the abstract submission menu available on the website. Abstract submission deadline: 28/05/2024.

The course aims at providing state-of-the-art knowledge on the recent developments in toxicological hazard and risk assessment. A limited number of lectures will provide insights in these developments, emphasizing the role of so-called New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). It includes 2 online webinars on 28 May 2024 and 30 May 2024, 2 days of in-person training on 2 & 3 July 2024 and a follow up online call on 29 August 2024

Register before 30 April 2024!

The EUROoCS2024 Conference will showcase the latest scientific advancements in the field and favour discussions on technological, industrial and regulatory challenges/opportunities. Topics such as (multi)-organ and disease models, organoids-on-chip, PK/PD modelling, technology platforms, read-out assays, standardization and qualification and toxicity among others, will be addressed.

Deadline for abstract submission: 15/01/2024.

Following topics will be discussed during the conference:

• Cellular identity
• Ethics, policy and regulations
• Pluripotency and development
• Disease modeling and drug discovery
• New technologies
• Somatic stem cells, cancer and regeneration

Registrations will open end of 2023.

The main topics of the conference include:

• Agent-based modeling
• Bioinformatics
• Bone & cartilage biomechanics
• Cardiovascular mechanics
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Mechanics in infections diseases
• Soft tissue biomechanics
• Wearables and nearables
• ...

Abstracts submission deadline: 19 February 2024

The 5-day training features both lectures and laboratory hands-on sessions. In this interdisciplinary format, the participants will learn the underlying concepts and principles of Organ-on-Chip technology. It targets M.Sc., MD and PhD students that are beginning their research in the fascinating interdisciplinary field of Organ-on-Chip. Professionals from industry who want to learn about the basics and practice hands-on in lab are also welcome.