Osteology Research Academy Vienna

Tissue-Implant Interfaces in Hard Tissue Research

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A scientific programme you wouldn't want to miss.

 

Developed by your course chairpersons Reinhard Gruber, Stefan Tangl and Carina Kampleitner.

 

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Tissue-implant interfaces in hard tissue research

The course on “Tissue-implant interfaces in hard tissue research” focuses on bone regeneration and histological and microCT analyses.


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

Course design

  • 2.5-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

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Elevating your research skills

The programme

Programme titles to be confirmed

 

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

  

 

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

  

 

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 Gruber
Markus Hartmann
Jan 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
  

 

 

Two and a half days of intense learning

Meet your faculty

Dieter Bosshardt

University of Bern

Reinhard Gruber

Medical University of Vienna

Markus Hartmann

Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Osteology

Patrick Heimel

Medical University of Vienna

Carina Kampleitner

Medical University of Vienna

Jan Krivanek

Masaryk University

Karoline Reich

Medical University of Vienna

Anna Reisinger

Medical University of Vienna

Stefan Tangl

Medical University of Vienna

Barbara Schädl

Medical University of Vienna

Heinz Redl

Jill Helms

 

Practical information

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

Registration

ORA (2.5-days course):

Student price CHF1'500
Non-student price CHF2'000



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 THE BOX: REGISTRATIONS 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 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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