Osteology Research Academy Vienna

Hard Tissue Research

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A scientific program you wouldn't want to miss.

 

Developed by your course chairpersons Reinhard Gruber and Stefan Tangl.

 

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Hard Tissue Research

The course on “Hard tissue research” focuses on bone anatomy and histological analyses.


The analytical methods to conduct preclinical and clinical research projects on hard tissue regeneration are also covered in this course.

Course design

  • 3-day course
  • Pre-course online education
  • Extensive hands-on training
  • Lectures with leading experts

Course objectives

  • Understand the principles of micro-CT and digital image analysis
  • Learn how to process hard tissue specimens, perform histological and histomorphometrical analyses and interpret the acquired data

Vienna is waiting for you

Elevating your research skills

Tentative programme

Wednesday, 6 November 2024
8:00-8:15 

REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

  
8:15-8:45
Welcome and course introduction (Osteology and participants)
 Reinhard Gruber, Stefan Tangl
8:45-9:30
Hard tissue lab techniques
 Stefan Tangl
9:30-10:15
Immunostaining
 Barbara Schädl (TBC)

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:45-11:45
Mineral distribution with quantitative Backscattered Electron Imaging 
 Markus Hartmann (TBC)
11:45-12:00
Q&A - Topics of the morning 
 Stefan Tangl 

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
13:00-15:00
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation and histomorphometry/MicroCT:from sample preparation to measurements/Immunostaining/Virtual microscopy and bone histology in the interpretation of biomaterial research  
 Karoline Reich, Carina Kampleitner, Barbara Schädl, Stefan Tangl, Patrick Heimel  

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
15:30-17:30
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation and histomorphometry/MicroCT:from sample preparation to measurements/Immunostaining/Virtual microscopy and bone histology in the interpretation of biomaterial research  
 Karoline Reich, Carina Kampleitner, Barbara Schädl, Stefan Tangl, Patrick Heimel  

 

Visit to the PATHOLOGICAL MUSEUM and TEAM DINNER

  

 

Thursday, 7 November 2024
8:00-8:30 

COFFEE

  
8:30-09:30
Histology in biomaterial research
 Dieter Bosshardt
9:30-10:00
Histomorphometry
 Carina Kampleitner

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:30-11:45
Practical application of microCT in basic and preclinical research
 Patrick Heimel
11:45-12:00
Q&A - Topics of the morning 
 Dieter Bosshardt, Patrick Heimel, Carina Kampleitner 

 

LUNCH BREAK

  
13:00-15:00
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation and histomorphometry/MicroCT:from sample preparation to measurements/Immunostaining/Virtual microscopy and bone histology in the interpretation of biomaterial research  
 Karoline Reich, Carina Kampleitner, Barbara Schädl, Stefan Tangl, Patrick Heimel  

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
15:30-17:30
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation and histomorphometry/MicroCT:from sample preparation to measurements/Immunostaining/Virtual microscopy and bone histology in the interpretation of biomaterial research  
 Karoline Reich, Carina Kampleitner, Barbara Schädl, Stefan Tangl, Patrick Heimel  

 

TEAM DINNER

  

 

Friday, 8 November 2024
8:00-8:30 

COFFEE

  
08:30-9:15
Introduction to single-cell RNA sequencing
 Michael Mildner 
9:15-10:15
Stem cells in tooth regeneration and related methods
 Jan Krivanek 

 

COFFEE BREAK

  
10:45-11:30
Bone regeneration and bone physiology
 Reinhard Gruber
11:30-12:30
Q&A - Topics of the morning 
 Michael Mildner, Jan Krivanek, Reinhard Gruber 

 

LUNCH BREAK
13:30-14:30
Guided bone regeneration - The biological principle revisited
 Christer Dahlin
13:30-14:30
An interactive discussion on the subjects presented in the course 
 Reinhard Gruber, Stefan Tangl 
14:30-15:30 
An interactive discussion on the subjects presented in the course + Research opportunities with the Osteology Foundation 
 Christer Dahlin, Reinhard Gruber, Benjamin Müller

 

 

Three days of intense learning

Meet your faculty

Dieter Bosshardt

University of Bern

Christer Dahlin

University of Gothenburg

Reinhard Gruber

Medical University of Vienna

Patrick Heimel

Medical University of Vienna

Carina Kampleitner

Medical University of Vienna

Karoline Reich

Medical University of Vienna

Stefan Tangl

Medical University of Vienna

 

Practical information

Everything you need to know to attend the Osteology Research Academy - Vienna

Registration

ORA (3-days course):

Student price CHF1'650
Non-student price CHF2,250



Participants who register for two ORAs at the same time will receive a discount of 200 CHF on the total price.


We only accept registrations through our online platform THE BOX: register here.


Registrations are handled on first come first serve basis.
The Osteology Foundation reserves the rights to close the registration when the course is fully booked.

Getting there

The course will be held at the Medical University of Vienna. Detailed information on the exact course venue will be shared with the registered course participants in due time.   

Board and lodging

Accommodation  is not included in the course price. Please make the necessary arrangements to book your own accommodation.


All lunches, coffee breaks and breakfasts are included in the course price. Two team evenings (incl. dinner) are also included in the course price.

Wrapping up and stay in touch

All course information will be shared on a dedicated course page on The BOX.


Stay in touch with fellow participants by adding them on The BOX, and follow our activities on instagram (@osteologyfoundation)!

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