+++ Dinner registration deadline extended until June 20! +++
Workshop „The Evolving Landscape of Cell Culture: Advancing Technologies and Future Prospects”
ABOUT
Welcome
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to invite you to an exciting ÖGMBT workshop on advanced cell culture methodologies hosted by OGMBT working group Cell-Based Assays, Therapies, and Products at BOKU University in collaboration with VetMedUni, Vienna, Austria.
This workshop offers a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues and share expertise in the dynamic fields of stem cell research, tissue engineering, and cell-based product development. We aim to create a platform for open discussion, including the exchange of SOPs, protocols, troubleshooting strategies, and even those sometimes-frustrating negative results – all to accelerate our collective progress.
The workshop program will be comprised of three scientific sessions, each beginning with a keynote presentation from the corresponding experts in the field, followed by short talks selected from submitted abstracts. A dedicated exhibition area will showcase relevant products and technologies from participating companies, who will also contribute short presentations to the program. Selected poster abstracts will be highlighted with flash talks, and a best poster prize will be awarded.
Stay tuned for more information on registration and the workshop agenda.
We are privileged to announce the keynote speakers:
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Prof. Dr. Michael Außerlechner |
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Prof Dr. Dominik Egger |
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Dr. Heidrun Holland |
Organizing Committee:
- Dr. Cornelia Kasper & Dr. Isita Sagar - Institute of Cell and Tissue Culture Technologies, BOKU University, Vienna
- Dr. Janina Burk & Ass. Prof. Dr. Jule Kristin Michler – Physiology and Pathophysiology, VetMedUni, Vienna
- Dr. Doris Wilflingseder - Ignaz Semmelweis Institute, VetMedUni, Vienna
When
July 3-4, 2025
Where
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Muthgasse 11 (We recommend to travel via public transportation - U4 to Heiligenstadt. The venue is 10 minutes walking distance from the train station.)
You can also download the above map as a PDF.
Spread the Word!
Please, spread the information about the workshop to your institute, colleagues and students. You can download as promotional material the workshop banners & poster (ZIP file)
Your organizers/hosts:
| Prof. Dr. Cornelia Kasper & Dr. Isita Sagar Institute of Cell and Tissue Culture Technologies, BOKU University, Vienna |
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Prof. Dr. Janina Burk & Ass. Prof. Dr. Jule Kristin Michler Prof. Dr. Doris Wilflingseder |
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| Supported by ÖGMBT (Austrian Association of Molecular Life Sciences and Biotechnology) |
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PROGRAM
Last Update: Junel 17.
Detailed Program
Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 |
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| 09:00 - 09:30 |
Registration |
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| 09:30 - 09:45 |
Welcome Chair: Janina Burk (Vetmeduni, AT) |
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| 09:45 - 10:30 |
Keynote 1 Chairs: Isita Sagar (BOKU University, AT), Cornelia Kasper (BOKU University, AT) |
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| 09:45 - 10:30 |
Dominik Egger (Leibniz University Hannover, DE) Hypoxia in physiologic 3D stem cell culture systems |
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| 10:30 - 11:30 |
Session 1 Chairs: Isita Sagar (BOKU University, AT), Cornelia Kasper (BOKU University, AT) |
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| 10:30 - 10:45 |
Dea Kukaj (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, AT) Functional discrepancies and tracked donor dynamics in pooled adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells |
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| 10:45 - 11:00 |
Heinz Wanzenboeck (TU Wien, AT) Evaluating the Efficacy of Chemotherapeutics on a 3D-Tumor-on-a-Chip |
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| 11:00 - 11:15 |
Oscar Fabian Garcia Aponte (BOKU, AT) Encapsulation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Dynamic Culture using a Scalable Milli-Fluidic System |
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| 11:30 - 11:50 |
Coffee Break |
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| 11:50 - 12:30 |
Company Session 1 Chairs: Isita Sagar (BOKU University, AT), Janina Burk (Vetmeduni, AT) |
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| 11:50 - 12:10 |
Torsten Mayr (Graz University of Technology, AT) In-line monitoring of cell viability in organ-on-chips with integrated optical sensors |
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| 12:10 - 12:30 |
Rens van Wingerden (LabBuddy (Kryt B.V.), NL) LabBuddy: Future proof lab education |
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| 12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch |
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| 13:30 - 13:35 |
Short Welcome back Chair: Doris Wilflingseder (vetmeduni Vienna, AT) |
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| 13:35 - 14:20 |
Keynote 2 Chairs: Jule Michler (University of Veterinary Medicine, AT), Doris Wilflingseder (vetmeduni Vienna, AT) |
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| 13:35 - 14:20 |
Michael Ausserlechner (Medical University Innsbruck, AT) Vascularized, 3D-bioprinted tissue-on-chip models for precision medicine drug testing |
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| 14:20 - 15:05 |
Poster flashes 1 Chairs: Jule Michler (University of Veterinary Medicine, AT), Doris Wilflingseder (vetmeduni Vienna, AT) |
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Lea Sonnenburg (University of Leipzig, DE) Gene expression analysis of synovial macrophages from the equine metacarpophalangeal joint co-cultured with equine mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) – a methodological insight |
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Julia Moldaschl (BOKU University, AT) Establishment and characterization of a human juvenile bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cell line for osteogenic differentiation |
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Zsuzsanna Neer (ELTE, AT) Applying an ecotoxicological in vitro model system: study of Prymnesium parvum extract mediated cell injury in the rainbow trout epithelial cell line RTgill-W1 |
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Cornelia Kasper (BOKU University, AT) Developing a 3D cell culture model to investigate how GDM alters fetal MSCs |
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Sara Lugmayr (Johannes Kepler University, AT) Development of a versatile human iPSC-based cardiac culture platform for 2D and 3D applications in preclinical research |
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Kilian Heisig (University of Vienna, AT) Localization and Regulation of Mitochondrial Uncoupling Protein 2 via C-Terminal ALFA Tagging in THP-1 Cells |
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Julia Arapovic (University of Vienna, AT) Establishment of a transient ALFA-tagged Uncoupling Protein 3 expression system in H9c2 cells to benchmark mitochondrial protein localization, detection, and isolation workflows |
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Juan Bernardo Odasso (Vetmeduni, AT) 3D transwell cell culture system to understand host-pathogen interactions of Chlamydia trachomatis in porcine oviduct epithelial cells (pOECs) |
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Marina Rodríguez Harzi (University of Hannover, DE) Characterization of hydrogel-based and scaffold-free 3D in vitro constructs using genetically encoded biosensors for hypoxia and reactive oxygen species detection |
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| 15:05 - 15:25 |
Coffee Break |
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| 15:25 - 16:15 |
Poster flashes 2 Chairs: Jule Michler (University of Veterinary Medicine, AT), Doris Wilflingseder (vetmeduni Vienna, AT) |
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Marla Kirsten (Leibniz Universität Hannover, DE) Novel genetically encoded FRET-based Biosensors for tracking apoptosis in 3D cancer models |
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Maximilian Schiwek (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), AT) Effects of 2D versus 3D culture on the functional characteristics of MSC-derived EVs |
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Antonia Camilla Adamo (University of Augsburg, DE) Development of a microfluidic device for switchable membrane permeabilization to enhance the efficiency of protein production. |
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Barbara Brunthaler (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, AT) Preconditioning mesenchymal stromal cells with physioxia and resveratrol enhances mitochondrial biogenesis |
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Marius Koppler (Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, AT) Cellular responses to nanoscale ceramic particles from dental implants |
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Rajmund Attila Kasbauer (Medical University of Vienna, AT) Apical-Out Nasal Epithelia Cell Organoids from Neonates: A Model for Early Respiratory Immune Research |
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Valeria Bettinsoli (Università degli Studi di Milano, IT) Investigating immunotoxicity and stress pathway activation by Morpholino ASO C9 in Human PBMC |
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Francesca Carlotta Passoni (Università degli studi di Milano, IT) In vitro miRNAs-based approach to assess occupational allergic asthma mechanisms |
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Dominik Egger (Leibniz University Hannover, DE) Development of a 3D culture system for the isolation and characterization of bone marrow-derived MSCs |
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| 16:15 - 18:05 |
Poster Walk |
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| 18:05 - 22:00 |
Fisher Bräu (optional) |
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Friday, July 4th, 2025 |
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| 09:00 - 09:05 |
Short Welcome back Chair: Jule Michler (University of Veterinary Medicine, AT) |
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| 09:05 - 09:50 |
Keynote 3 Chairs: Jule Michler (University of Veterinary Medicine, AT), Janina Burk (Vetmeduni, AT) |
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Heidrun Dr. Holland (University of Leipzig, DE) Genetic integrity in basic and applied cell-based products and therapies |
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| 09:50 - 10:50 |
Session 2 Chairs: Doris Wilflingseder (vetmeduni Vienna, AT), Janina Burk (Vetmeduni, AT) |
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Peter Stoll (FH Campus Wien, AT) Transport of tropomyosins through the intestinal barrier |
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| 10:05 - 10:20 |
Antonella Murrone (University of Leipzig, DE) The establishment of a validated method for the cytological analysis of equine synovial fluid samples is a gateway for research, diagnostic and treatment of equine joint-related diseases. |
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| 10:20 - 10:35 |
Barbara Blasi (Institute of Pathology, AT) Isolation and characterization of porcine alveolar epithelial cells for cultivation of Pneumocystis suis |
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| 10:50 - 11:10 |
Coffee Break |
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| 11:10 - 12:00 |
Company Session 2 Chair: Isita Sagar (BOKU University, AT), Janina Burk (Vetmeduni, AT) |
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Helle Frandsen (CelVivo ApS, DK) Refine your research: How the ClinoStar® enables reliable, low-shear, in vivo mimicking cell models |
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| 11:30 - 11:50 |
Asmita Banerjee (lablife gmbh, AT) Changing the concept of cell culture training with lablife video tutorials |
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| 12:00 - 12:30 |
Poster Prize, Closing & Farewell Chair: Cornelia Kasper (BOKU University, AT) |
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REGISTRATION & ABSTRACTS
Registration Fees:
| Fees in €uro | ÖGMBT Members** | Non ÖGMBT members |
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Students* |
60 |
120 |
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Academic/Non-profit |
140 |
240 |
| Corporate/Industry | 500 | 750 |
(*) A confirmation of your enrolment as student at an institution of higher learning or a corresponding letter from your supervisor needs to be uploaded in PDF format during the registration process.
(**) For ÖGMBT members with an active and paid membership a member discount voucher code is available after login in the ÖGMBT intranet and can be entered during the payment process. More details on ÖGMBT membership benefits and ÖGMBT member registration can be found under here.
The registration fee includes:
- Access to the workshop
- Food & beverage at lunch and coffee break
- Access to online abstract book
- Access to online certificate of attendance
The registration for the workshop is now closed!
Registration & Abstract Submission System
Dates and Deadlines
| Registration opening | April 04, 2025 |
| Abstract submission deadline - EXTENDED! | May 30, 2025 |
| Abstract submission deadline for Posters | June 02,2025 |
| Notification of abstract acceptance | June 16, 2025 |
| Registration closing | June 16, 2025 |
| Registration for Dinner on 3rd July | June 20, 2025 |
Payment:
For ÖGMBT members with an active and paid membership a member discount voucher code is available after login in the ÖGMBT intranet and can be entered during the payment process.
All payments are made via the online registration system (login box at the right of the top navigation menu) and can be made at the end of the registration process. Please note that payment of registration fees is required before abstract submission!
We offer several options for online payment which can be selected when placing an order (available options may depend on country) via our payment processor 
(Mollie B.V.) :
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 SOFORT |
 Giropay |
 Apple Pay* |
 MasterCard |
 American Express |
 VISA |
 Maestro |
 SEPA bank transfer ** (SEPA-countries only!) |
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* Apple Pay will only be available as an option on the payment screen if a supported device is used.
** SEPA bank transfers are only supported from SEPA Countries (mainly EU)!.
Cancellations
Due to the low registration fees, we cannot make refunds in case of cancellation, but you can name a substitute in your stead.
Call for Abstracts
Abstract submission: After completion of your registration you can login to the online registration system and submit an optional abstract. All abstracts must be submitted using the online registration system and require payment of the registration fee before submission. During abstract submission you can state your preference for an oral presentation or a poster presention.
Please prepare an abstract consisting of a title (250 characters max.), up to 14 authors and an abstract body (2500 characters max.). In the online editor you may use simple formatting elements such as bold, italic, underline, super & subscript and special characters in both the title and abstract. No images or tables are allowed. The final decision of assignment of abstracts to oral or poster presentations will be made by the organizers.
After the oral abstract submission deadline the organizers will evaluate all submitted abstracts and assign them either as Short Talks (15 minutes + 5 minutes discussion), Poster flash talks (5 minutes poster teaser talk + discussion at the poster in the following poster session). The poster dimensions are a maximum of A0 format. In addition, participants who have registered as "Corporate/Industry" have the opportunity to submit Company Talks (20 minutes) for the dedicated "Company Talks" session.
Poster prize: all posters presented will compete for a poster prize (one free registration for the 17th ÖGMBT Annual Meeting, Innsbruck, 24-26.9.2025)
SOCIAL EVENTS
A networking dinner (at your own expense) will take place at the Fischer Bräu on the evening of July 3rd. If you are interested in joining us please sign up for the networking dinner in the registration system until June 20.
EXHIBITORS
For companies interested in showcasing their products we have the opportunity to book exhibitor booths. In addition, participants who have registered as "Corporate/Industry" have the opportunity to submit Company Talks (20 minutes) for the dedicated "Company Talks" session.
For more information and details regarding sponsorship/exhibition opportunities please contact Janina Burk This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
