3D Cell Culture 2021: Models, Applications & Translation

Florian Fuchs, Novartis Pharma AG, Basel/CH

Jan Hansmann, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg/D

Hansjörg Hauser, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig/D

Cornelia Kasper, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna/A

Jens M. Kelm, PreComb Therapeutics AG, Wädenswil/CH

Uwe Marx, TissUse GmbH, Berlin/D

Tobias May, InSCREENeX GmbH, Braunschweig/D

Ralf Pörtner, Hamburg University of Technology/D

Ina Prade, Forschungsinstitut für Leder und Kunststoffbahnen (FILK) gGmbH, Freiberg/D

Markus Rimann, Zurich University of Applied Science, Wädenswil/CH

Heinz Ruffner, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Basel/CH

Karin Tiemann, DECHEMA e. V., Frankfurt am Main/D

The conference will highlight newest developments and the translation
from models to applications in the 3D cell culture field. You are cordially invited to contribute to the topics of the scientific programme.

Deadline for Paper submission is extended until 12 OCTOBER 2020.

Please submit papers in form of a 1-2 pages abstract (max. 1 MB, PDF) through the button below. The congress language is English.

1. Please only use the conference template to correctly format your contribution.

2. Enter the author list (author and co-authors) and contact details in the same order as in your abstract!

3. DECHEMA will NOT make any changes or corrective action regarding the author information, so please make sure to check them accurately.

The selection of the contributions will be based on the review of the abstracts by the Committee.

Please note: Registration fee cannot be waived for authors.  

Submit your paper by 12 OCTOBER

The topics of the 3D Cell Culture 2021 are as follow:

Biology: Advanced cell culture models

• Advanced models for substance testing

• Innovative disease models

• Multi-cell type models

• Deviations from 3D models to the patient

Technology: Microphysiological systems, biomanufacturing and analysis

• Microphysiological and multi-organ technologies

• New devices for 3D cell culture

• Advanced imaging technologies

• High-throughput and automation

• 3D printing

• Bioinformatics, systems biology, modelling

Applications: Clinical and industrial translation

• 3D models for therapies

• Prediction of drug efficacy and safety

• Precision medicine

• Translation of models to solutions

• Regulatory aspects

• 3D models to investigate infectious diseases

We are pleased to announce renowned keynote speakers (as of October 2020):

Application of microphysiological systems to drug safety assessment: progress and challenges
Rhiannon David, AstraZeneca, Cambridge/UK

Advancing regulatory science through innovation; in vitro microphysiological systems
Suzanne C. Fitzpatrick, CFSAN/FDA, College Park Maryland, MD/USA

Synthetic biology-inspired cell-based treatment strategies of the future
Martin Fussenegger, ETH Zurich/CH

Prediction of human drug-induced liver injury (DILI) in relation to oral doses and blood concentrations
Jan G. Hengstler, Leibniz Research Centre (IfADo), Dortmund/D

Organotypic 3D models to characterize the molecular requirements of immune cell infiltration and activation
Wolfgang Sommergruber, University of Applied Sciences, Vienna/A

Registration and Fees¹⁾

Please note that registration fee cannot be waived for authors.

The registration fees include conference ticket, printed programme and list of participants .

¹⁾ No VAT requested according to § 4.22 UStG, registration fee may include Business Package with VAT.
²⁾ Personal DECHEMA-, VDI-GVC-members and EFC/EFCE passport holders; personal VAAM members

registration is open

The DECHEMA terms and conditions for conferences apply. Please note that the following information are exerpts and supplements to the general terms and conditions.

Registration

Registration is possible and subject to capacity in the lecture rooms, up to the beginning of the conference. Once the booking has been processed, the participant is sent confirmation and an invoice. 

Editorial deadline for the list of participants is 31 March 2021.

The registration fees include conference ticket, conference programme, food and beverage during the conference hours and list of participants . All documents will be handed out on-site.

Cancellation and Refunds

Cancellations are only accepted in writing (i.e. by fax, surface mail or e-mail).
Please find details about cancellation dates and fees in the general terms and conditions. In case of no-show the conference fees won't be refunded and fees not yet paid still have to be paid.

Konzerthaus Freiburg
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 1
79098 Freiburg
Germany
Website: www.konzerthaus.freiburg.de

About Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau, a lively city in the South-West of Germany is located in the heart of a famous wine-growing region and serves as the gate to the beautiful Black Forest. Freiburg is likewise known for its scenic old town and for its high standard of living and advanced environmental practices. The city houses one of the oldest and most renowned of German universities, the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, and a number of other research institutes like Max Planck and Fraunhofer. This combination of distinguished scientific reputation, attractive location and high quality of life makes Freiburg an ideal conference host city.

Travelling by train

Are you planning to travel to Freiburg by train? Use the joint offer from Deutsche Bahn (DB) and DECHEMA and travel to our conference at a reduced fare starting from 49,50 € (one way). Please click here for more information.