Lab Skills Course

Welcome to the Utrecht Laboratory Skills Course 2025, where you can get hands-on experience with laboratory techniques underpinning the latest research in cartilage regeneration and joint preservation. The particular focus of this course is on cell-based therapies for joint regeneration and on 3D bioprinting technologies. This course will give you the opportunity to get hands-on experience with these techniques and learn from world-leading experts firsthand!

The course will take place in the historic city of Utrecht in the state-of-the-art facilities at the Utrecht Science Park, where there are over 25 years of experience with basic, translational and clinical research on the treatment of joint damage. In Utrecht, there has always been a close interaction between the science and the clinic, which has led to important innovations in clinical care. We would like to not only expose you to the different (practical) skills this requires but also inspire you to build on this multidisciplinary approach, which is close to the heart of the ICRS.

Looking forward to seeing you in Utrecht in 2025!

Jos Malda & Roel Custers, Course Directors

Highlights:

• Meet ICRS translational experts in joint preservation
• Get hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs
• Work with the latest bioprinter set-ups
• Experience how developments in veterinary and human medicine go hand-in-hand
• Ample time for informal interaction with the course faculty