Topical Day | Animal models in space research

04/10/2019
Lakehouse
Auditorium 1 & 2
Boeretang 201
Mol
Engels

Overzicht

Description

Research in space on the International Space Station, and on Earth with space analogues, is essential to accelerate scientific discoveries, technological innovation, and space exploration. This Topical Day will focus on animal models used to study and improve crew health in space and human health on Earth. In space, it is well known that the extreme environment composed of microgravity, chronic stress and ionizing radiation causes health problems for crew members. Interestingly, some of these changes mimic the onset and progression of disease and/or ageing on Earth.

The purpose of this Topical Day is threefold: (1) to give a review of animal models used to study space-related health problems, (2) to discuss future strategies for sustaining and improving space animal model research in Europe, and (3) to develop new collaborations in this field.

In this context we have invited renowned speakers which are active in this research field to give overview presentations. Discussion sessions are included to stimulate the exchange of ideas.

Goals

  • Review recent experimental details, scientific findings, and “lessons-learned” from the different animal models used in space research
  • Identify scientific activities in Europe to promote animal studies in the field of space research to enable space exploration and benefit human health on Earth
  • Identify opportunities to share tissues, maximize science return, and develop collaborations that maximize animal model research scientific return to the community

Onderwerpen

The following topics will be treated during the Topical Day:

  • History of animal models for space research
  • Ground-based animal facilities currently used for space research
  • Ethics and animal welfare in space research
  • Animal research in space: where are we today?
  • Future challenges for animal research in space

Doelpubliek

The target audience of this Topical Day consists of students (bachelor, master, PhD), researchers and professionals from industry and agencies with a high interest in animal models and/or space research and who wish to have an overview on the different animal models used in space research as well as want to discuss the (future) challenges.

Programma

Het volledige programma kan hier worden gedownload:

Programme - Topical Day animal models in space - October 4, 2019.pdf

Prijs

Regular registration fee: 110 EUR, VAT included (91 EUR + 21% VAT)

Registration is free for:

  • invited speakers;
  • sponsors of the Topical Day;
  • university students;
  • SCK•CEN Alumni members.

The registration fee includes:

  • your participation to the Topical Day (opening, award and closing ceremonies);
  • the book of abstracts;
  • lunch and refreshment breaks;
  • a closing reception.

Registratie

You can register by clicking on the orange registration button above until September 23, taking into account the availability of 100 places. Cancellation with total refund is possible until September 23, 2019.

Your registration is only final when you have made your payment by creditcard or bank transfer. You can use our E-terminal application (https://go.app.sckcen.be/eterminal) for paying by creditcard, or you can transfer the money to our bank account IBAN BE37 6790 0619 1428 of SCK•CEN, Herrmann Debrouxlaan 40, B-1160 Brussels. Name and address of the bank is BPOST, Centre Monnaie, B-1000 Brussels (SWIFT BIC-code PCHQBEBB). Please make sure that the payment should be made net of all bank charges and commission. Please indicate "TD animal models in space" and your name on the bank transfer.

SCK•CEN reserves the right to cancel a training course or event (e.g. in case of low number of registrations) without reimbursement of already made travel and accommodation arrangements.
  

Accommodatie

This Topical Day will be held at the SCK•CEN Lakehouse.

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