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Osteoarthritis Public Day

On September 19, 2024, you will have the opportunity to gain insight into groundbreaking developments in medicine. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading scientists and clinicians who are dedicated to the cure of osteoarthritis. During this event, you will have the chance to discover the latest treatments, biomaterials, and computer models that are revolutionizing the fight against osteoarthritis. These innovations have the potential to improve the lives of millions of people and provide new perspectives for both patients and healthcare professionals.

General information
  • Date: September 19
  • Time: 13:00 - 17:15
  • Location: TechMed Centre, Auditorium (TL 1133) on the University of Twente campus, Hallenweg 5, Enschede
  • Language: Dutch

For whom: Everyone interested or working in the field of osteoarthritis. From patients to doctors and researchers.

Programme

13.00 - 13.15

Walk in with coffee/tea

13.15 - 13.20

Welcome & Introduction
Prof.dr. Marcel Karperien, University of Twente

13.20 - 14.30

Overview of Ongoing Osteoarthritis Research within the Department of Developmental BioEngineering (University of Twente)
Several staff members will give a brief and widely accessible presentation of their work on osteoarthritis.

14.30 - 14.45

Break with coffee/tea

14.45 - 15.00

Presentation by ReumaNederland

15.00 - 16.00 

Presentations by doctors followed by a Q&A session

16.00 - 16.30

Drinks & sign up for a guided tour

16.30 - 17.15

Guided tour through the lab

Registration

While this is a free event, please note that registration is not without commitment. If you are unable to attend the event for which you have already registered, we kindly ask you to notify us by sending an email to this email address.

Register for the event (in Dutch)
Click here

Organisation

University of Twente | Developmental bioengineering (researchgroup, TNW / Techmed Centre)

The mission of the department of Developmental BioEngineering is to translate the principles of developmental biology into new, technology based therapeutic strategies for the replacement of lost or worn out tissues in chronic diseases. The research program is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach combining on one hand in depth knowledge in molecular biology of tissue formation in development and pathophysiology of disease and on the other hand expertise in polymer chemistry and biomaterials.  Key disease areas of research are i) degenerating joint diseases like osteoarthritis and ii) diabetes.