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Studying the brain and neurological diseases has been a topic of high interest at the BIOMED research institute ever since its foundation 25 years ago.

The field of neuroscience can only move forward when neuroscientists around the world invest in developing innovative experimental models that better translate what is going on in the human brain. Foundational work of prof Madeleine Lancaster led to the development of human brain organoids, miniature brains-in-a-dish, that mimic all types of brain cells and the structure and function of an actual brain. The fundamental and therapeutic promise of these ‘mini-brains’ is enormous, as these are powerful tools to decipher mechanisms underlying brain development and pathological processes and to screen new candidate drugs.

This mini-symposium focuses on the tremendous application potential of these brain organoids and offers a great opportunity to network with other neuroscience researchers active in this specific field.

Join us together with our honorary doctorate prof. Madeline Lancaster for this mini-symposium and dive into the fascinating world of these miniature minds.

Date: October, 8th 2024 

Location: Watt 17 - Koeltorenlaan, 9   3550 Heusden-Zolder

Program

11u30    Lunch (optional)

12u30    Welcome - prof.dr. Niels Hellings

12u35    Modelling Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy in 2D and 3D cell systems - prof.dr. Vincent Timmerman

13u00    Cell migration shapes cortical morphogenesis - prof.dr. Laurent Nguyen

13u25    Short talks - selected abstracts

14u25    Coffee break

14u45    Unraveling the human condition with brain organoids - prof.dr. Madeline Lancaster

15u25    Closing remarks - prof.dr. Annelies Bronckaers and prof.dr. Bert Brône

15u30    End

Participation and lunch are for free, registration is mandatory by September, 20th 2024. A no-show fee of 35 euros will be charged.

Researchers active in the field of organoids are highly encouraged to submit an abstract (via registration link) before September, 3rd 2024. Selected abstract authors will be notified by September, 17th 2024.

More information? kim.pannemans@uhasselt.be