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Osteology Research Academy Vienna

Tissue-Implant Interfaces in Hard Tissue Research

Osteology Research Academy Vienna

Master the complete hard tissue analysis journey — from processing your first specimen to publishing meaningful histomorphometric data — in just 2.5 intensive days.

  • 11-13 Nov 2026  
  • 2 intensive days  
  • Limited to 16 participants 
  • ADA CERP accredit

This course focuses on bone regeneration, histological analysis, and micro-CT techniques. You'll learn the analytical methods essential for conducting rigorous preclinical and clinical research projects on hard tissue regeneration.

Sound familiar?

Bone samples

You've processed bone samples

…but you're never quite sure if your technique and analysis is capturing reality?

Micro ct scan

Micro-CT scans look impressive

…but turning those beautiful images into meaningful, publishable measurements feels like a mystery?

tissue-implant interface

You can see the tissue-implant interface

…but interpreting what's actually happening at the biological level? That's where confidence runs out?

Tissue-implant interfaces in hard tissue research

How this course is designed

  • 2.5-day intensive course

  • Pre-course online education – arrive prepared

  • Extensive hands-on training:  8+ hours across 4 rotating lab workshops

  • Lectures with leading experts from Vienna, Bern, and Stanford

What you'll master

  • Understand the principles of micro-CT and digital image analysis

  • Process hard tissue specimens using gold-standard techniques

  • Perform histological and histomorphometrical analyses with confidence

  • Apply immunohistochemistry to your specific research questions

  • Interpret acquired data and translate findings to publications

  • Set up your own lab workflows using proven protocols

This course is designed for:

  • Researchers conducting preclinical studies on bone regeneration or implant surfaces

  • PhD students working on hard tissue analysis who want rigorous methodology

  • Lab technicians looking to elevate their histological and micro-CT capabilities

  • Clinician-scientists investigating human specimens or translating bench research to clinical applications

  • Industry R&D professionals developing biomaterials or implant technologies

After 2.5 days, you'll be able to...

✓  Operate micro-CT equipment and design scanning protocols for your samples
✓  Process hard tissue specimens from embedding to sectioning
✓  Perform histomorphometric analysis that reviewers will trust
✓  Apply immunohistochemistry techniques to visualise specific cells
✓  Use virtual microscopy for efficient, reproducible analysis
✓  Interpret bone histology in the context of biomaterial-tissue interactions
✓  Quantify mineral distribution using backscattered electron imaging

Learn from pioneers in clinical dental research

Selected by your renowned course chairpersons Carina Kampleitner,  Reinhard Gruber and Stefan Tangl and , ORA Vienna represents a hand-picked learning experience from pioneers who've shaped the field of hard tissue analysis.

ORA Vienna 2026 Chairpersons

2 days that will transform your research skills

Learning Format
  • 2.5-day intensive course
  • Pre-course online education – arrive prepared and hit the ground running
  • Extensive hands-on training – 8+ hours across 4 rotating lab workshopsLectures with leading experts – from Vienna, Bern, and Stanford
Day 1 — Foundations
Wednesday, 11 November 2026

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

Clinical translation of regenerative medicine research

Heinz Redl

9:30-10:30

Histology in biomaterials research & industrial developments

Dieter Bosshardt

 

COFFEE BREAK

  

11:00-11:45

Hard tissue lab techniques

Stefan Tangl

11:45-12:30

Introduction to immunohistochemistry and it's application

Barbara Schädl

12:30-12:45

Q&A - Topics of the morning

Stefan Tangl, Barbara Schädl

 

LUNCH BREAK

  

14:00-16:00

Workshops (4 groups):

Workshop 1: MicroCT-guided hard tissue histology & histomorphometric analysis

Workshop 2: Immunohistochemistry

Workshop 3: Virtual microscopy and bone histology in the interpretation of biomaterial research

Workshop 4: MicroCT workflow from sample preparation to measurements

Karoline Reich, Carina Kampleitner, Anna Reisinger

Barbara Schädl

Stefan Tangl & Dieter Bosshardt

Patrick Heimel

 

COFFEE BREAK

  

16:30-18:30

Workshops (4 groups):

Workshop 1: MicroCT-guided hard tissue histology & histomorphometric analysis

Workshop 2: Immunohistochemistry

Workshop 3: Virtual microscopy and bone histology in the interpretation of biomaterial research

Workshop 4: MicroCT workflow from sample preparation to measurements

Karoline Reich, Carina Kampleitner, Anna Reisinger

Barbara Schädl

Stefan Tangl & Dieter Bosshardt

Patrick Heimel

Visit to the PATHOLOGICAL MUSEUM and TEAM DINNER
Day 2 — Methodology
Thursday, 12 November 2026

8:00-8:30

COFFEE

  

8:30-09:15

Preclinical models to study the biological mechanisms of clinical procedures

Jill Helms

9:15-10:00

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

  

13:15-15:15

Workshops (4 groups):

Workshop 1: MicroCT-guided hard tissue histology & histomorphometric analysis

Workshop 2: Immunohistochemistry

Workshop 3: Virtual microscopy and bone histology in the interpretation of biomaterial research

Workshop 4: MicroCT workflow from sample preparation to measurements

Karoline Reich, Carina Kampleitner, Anna Reisinger

Barbara Schädl

Stefan Tangl & Dieter Bosshardt

Patrick Heimel

 

COFFEE BREAK

  

15:45-17:45

Workshops (4 groups):

Workshop 1: MicroCT-guided hard tissue histology & histomorphometric analysis

Workshop 2: Immunohistochemistry

Workshop 3: Virtual microscopy and bone histology in the interpretation of biomaterial research

Workshop 4: MicroCT workflow from sample preparation to measurements

Karoline Reich, Carina Kampleitner, Anna Reisinger

Barbara Schädl

Stefan Tangl & Dieter Bosshardt

Patrick Heimel

 

TEAM DINNER

  
Day 3 — Execution
Friday, 13 November 2026

8:00-8:30

COFFEE

  

08:30-9:15

Bone regeneration and bone physiology

Reinhard Gruber

9:15-10:00

Mineral distribution with quantitative Backscattered Electron Imaging (qBEI)

Markus Hartmann

 

COFFEE BREAK

  

10:30-11:15

Stem cells in tooth regeneration

Jan Krivanek

11:15-11:45

Q&A - Topics of the morning

Reinhard GruberMarkus HartmannJan Krivanek

 

LUNCH BREAK

  

13:30-13:45

Interdisciplinary approaches in the study of tooth growth and repair

Jan Krivanek

13:45-14:15

Funding opportunities by Osteology

Benjamin Müller

14:15-14:45

Clinic Tour

  

14:45-15:00

Feedback & Closing

  

 

4 hands-on workshops. Every participant. Every technique.

Rotating small groups mean maximum time with equipment and expert faculty.

Workshop 1

MicroCT-GuidedHard Tissue Histology & Histomorphometric Analysis

Reich, Kampleitner, Reisinger

Workshop 2

Immunohistochemistry

Barbara Schädl

Workshop 3

Virtual Microscopy & Bone Histology in Biomaterial Research

Tangl & Bosshardt

Workshop 4

MicroCT Workflow: Sample Preparation to Measurements

Patrick Heimel

2.5 days

of intense learning and networking

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Invest

in your research career

Student

CHF 1,500

 

Non-student

CHF 2,000

 

Includes: All materials, lunches, refreshments, team evening, certificate, and Box community access

Book 2 ORA courses together and save CHF 200

Eligible for a grant? Check it out here! 

A unique location

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

Frequently asked questions

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

 
Registration
ORA (2-days course):

Student price CHF 1'500
Non-student price CHF 2'000

 

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, registrations will open soon.

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

University Clinic of Dentistry
Medical University of Vienna
Sensengasse 2a
Vienna
Austria

Detailed information will be provided separately to registered participants.
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