Time/Day Sunday
November 24, 2024
Monday
November 25, 2024
Tuesday
November 26, 2024
Wednesday
November 27, 2024
Thursday
November 28, 2024
Friday
November 29, 2024
8:30-9:30 General in vitro cytotoxicity and cell death assays – Mathieu Vinken, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, BelgiumAlternative methods and OECD testing guidelines –
Helena Kandárová, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia
Stem cell-based brain organoid models.
Jens Schwamborn, University Luxembourg and ORGANOTHERAPEUTICS
PBK modelling and quantitative in vitro-in vivo extrapolation (QIVIVE).
Susana Proenca, esqLabs

In vitro methods for testing genetic toxicity and carcinogenicity – Philippe Vanparys, GENTOXICON, Belgium
9:30-10:30 The use of adverse outcome pathways in in vitro toxicology – Mathieu Vinken, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, BelgiumIn vitro methods for skin irritation and corrosion testing – Helena Kandárová,
Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia
Respiratory sensitization: current status of in vitro models.
Sabina Burla, INVITROLIZE, Luxembourg
In vitro kinetics and in vitro-in vivo extrapolation –
Bas Blaauboer, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Group exercise
10:30-11:00 BreakBreakBreakBreak Break
11:00-12:00  Good in vitro method practice (GIVIMP and OECD GLP)
Helena Kandárová,
Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia
In vitro methods for testing immunotoxicity and skin sensitisation – t.b.c. Sandra Coecke, JRC, Italy (ONLINE)Pitfalls of in vitro testing.
Emma Arnesdotter, LIST, Luxembourg
Animal-product free cell culture: status and challenges.
Aline Chary, LIST, Luxembourg
Group exercise
12:00-13:00 Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break 
13:00-14:00 Liver-based in vitro models for toxicology purposes –
Mathieu Vinken, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

Lung-based in vitro models for toxicology purposes –
Arno Gutleb, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg
The use of ‘omics’ in in vitro toxicology –
Theo de Kok, Maastricht University, The Netherlands


In vitro toxicology testing of nanomaterials –
Arno Gutleb, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg
Group exercise
14:00-15:00Concepts in microfluidics
Tomasso Sbrana
IVTech and University di Pisa

Gastro-intestinal in vitro models for toxicology purposes – Jan Markus,
MatTek Life Sciences/BICO group Slovakia Slovakia
In vitro methods for eye hazard testing –
Helena Kandárová, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia

In vitro dermal absorption in regulatory toxicology
Clive Roper
Roper Toxicology Consulting Limited

Group exercise
15:00-15:30 BreakBreakBreak 
15:30 – 17:30Registration starts from 15:30-16:00

Location:
IBIS Hotel Belval



Hands-on training III
Introduction into the microfluidic work
Tomasso Sbrana
IVTech



Hands-on training I
In vitro gastro-intestinal toxicity testing with 3D models –
Jan Markus,
MatTek Life Sciences/BICO group Slovakia Slovakia
Hands-on training II
In vitro eye irritation testing with 3D cornea models –
Marek Puškár, MatTek Life Sciences/BICO group Slovakia
Hands-on training IV
Vitrocell system for inhalation toxicity testing,
Arno Gutleb



Written Exam





16:00-16:30
Course introduction

16:30 – 18:30 Ice- breaking event

Welcome Drink
IBIS Hotel Belval
 Guided tour at 18:00 in Luxembourg




Social event at 19:30
Dinner in Luxembourg City
 End of the course Adjourn

Hands-on training V
Introduction into the Human on the Chip/Organ on a chip work , Hands-on training VI – 3D printing introduction and demonstration, Hands-on training V
Introduction into the Human on the Chip/Organ on a chip work