Osteology Research Academy Bern

Hard Tissue Research

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A scientific program you wouldn't want to miss.

 

Developed by your course chairpersons Dieter Bosshardt and Anton Sculean.

 


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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

  • 2-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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The programme


Sunday, 26 November 2023

19:00 - 21:00 - Pre-course Dinner (optional)

Monday, 27 November 2023
8:00-8:30 

REGISTRATION AND COFFEE

 
8:30-9:00
Welcome and course introduction (Osteology and participants)
Dieter Bosshardt, Anton Sculean
9:00-9:45
Histologic processing of bone and periodontal tissues with biomaterials
Dieter Bosshardt
9:45-10:30
MicroCT - from raw data to results 
Robert Kerberger

 

COFFEE BREAK

 
11:00-11:45
Histomorphometry 
Jean-Claude Imber 
11:45-12:30
Immunohistochemistry 
Dieter Bosshardt 

 

LUNCH BREAK

 
13:45-15:45
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation/MicroCT:from the raw picture to the figure/Histomorphometry on tissue sections/Immunohistochemistry 
Robert Kerberger, Dieter Bosshardt, Laetitia Gafner, Jean-Claude Imber, Silvia Owusu  

 

COFFEE BREAK

 
16:15-18:15
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation/MicroCT:from the raw picture to the figure/Histomorphometry on tissue sections/Immunohistochemistry 
Robert Kerberger, Dieter Bosshardt, Laetitia Gafner, Jean-Claude Imber, Silvia Owusu 

 

TEAM EVENING

 

 


Tuesday, 28 November 2023
8:00-8:30 

COFFEE

 
8:30-9:15
Osteocytes in regenerative dentistry
Reinhard Gruber
9:15-10:00
From in vitro data to in vivo results
Alexandra Stähli

 

COFFEE BREAK

 
10:30-11:15
Challenges in preclinical models on periodontal regeneration
Jean-Claude Imber
11:15-12:00
From histological findings to clinical application in periodontics 
Anton Sculean 
12:00-12:15 
Q&A - topics of the morning
Dieter Bosshardt, Reinhard Gruber 

 

LUNCH BREAK

13:30-15:30
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation/MicroCT:from the raw picture to the figure/Histomorphometry on tissue sections/Immunohistochemistry 
Robert Kerberger, Dieter Bosshardt, Laetitia Gafner, Jean-Claude Imber, Silvia Owusu  

 

COFFEE BREAK

 
16:00-18:00
Workshops (4 groups): Hard tissue sample preparation/MicroCT:from the raw picture to the figure/Histomorphometry on tissue sections/Immunohistochemistry 
Robert Kerberger, Dieter Bosshardt, Laetitia Gafner, Jean-Claude Imber, Silvia Owusu 
18:00-18:15 
Final remarks & closing 
Dieter Bosshardt, Anton Sculean 

 


 

Two days of intense learning


 

Practical information

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

Registration

ORA (2-days course):

Student price CHF1'500
Non-student price CHF2,100




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 University of Bern, Department of periodontology, which is located very close to the main train station.   

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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