Conferences - Seminars
21JAN
12:15
SV 1717
Engineering 3D Culture Models of Physiology and Disease: How Simple is Complex Enough?
DISTINGUISHED LECTURE IN BIOENGINEERING (sandwiches served) Abstract: Multicellular ecosystems such as biofilms, tissues, and whole organisms operate as highly integrated systems that link physical structure and biological function. In mammalian tissues, structure determines the effectiveness by which muscles generate force, lungs oxygenate blood, or glandular organs produce bile, milk, or saliva. Even at the level ...
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By Prof. Christopher Chen, Boston University and Harvard Wyss Institute, Boston ...
21JAN
15:00-16:00
SV 1717
The 3Rs and Animalfree Research - Projects, Activities and Challenges
SPECIAL SEMINAR Abstract: After an introduction to the 3R concept, the foundation Animalfree Research as well as some of its work is explained. The presentation continues to touch on some of the most pressing topics in science and animal welfare, such as the reproducibility crisis, the importance of open access and the influence of environment ...
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By Stefanie Schindler, Co-CEO of the Animalfree Research Foundation