Symposium zur Vermeidung von Tierversuchen
Experten diskutieren neue Forschungsmethoden
(lifePR) (Hannover, )Das Zentrum "Ersatz- und Ergänzungsmethoden zum Tierversuch" hat für das zweite Symposium über Ersatz- und Ergänzungsmethoden zum Tierversuch an der TiHo hochkarätige Referenten gewinnen können. Ihre Übersichtsvorträge beschäftigen sich mit der In-vitro-Prüfung des reproduktionstoxischen und krebserregenden Potenzials von Chemikalien, Fragen der Qualität von Zelllinien, neuen Anwendungsgebieten für Lungenpräzisionsschnitte, der Optimierung der Planung und Auswertung von Tierversuchen sowie der Optimierung von Narkose- und Analgesie-Methoden bei Versuchstieren. Darüber hinaus werden elf Arbeitsgruppen der TiHo laufende Forschungsvorhaben, in denen sie Ersatz- und Ergänzungsmethoden zum Tierversuch entwickeln oder anwenden, vorstellen.
Das Symposium beginnt am Montag, den 19. März 2012 um 13:00 Uhr und endet am Dienstag, den 20. März 2012 um 14:45 Uhr. Ort der Veranstaltung: Bayer-Hörsaal im Klinikum am Bünteweg der Stiftung Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover, Bünteweg 9, 30559 Hannover.
Es wird keine Teilnahmegebühr erhoben.
Programm
19th March, 2012
13:00 h
Opening remarks
13:15-14:00 h
Improving the design and analysis of animal experiments: are we on the right track?
Michael F.W. Festing, Great Britain
Session I: Reproductive biology and medicine
14:00-14:45 h
Current status of alternative in vitro assays for reproductive toxicity
Giovanna Lazzari, Avantea, Laboratorio di Tecnologie della Riproduzione, Cremona, Italy
14:45-15:05 h
Influence of dietary conjugated linoleic acid supplementation on luteal mRNA expression
Ana Hanstedt, Clinic for Cattle, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
15:05-15:25 h
c9,t11- and t10,c12-conjugated linoleic acids affect bovine in vitro production embryos at the molecular level
Hanna Stinshoff, Clinic for Cattle, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Hannover, Germany
15:25-15:45 h
The somatic Sertoli cell in vivo and in vitro
Jonathan Gerber, Institute for Anatomy, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
Session II: Replacement
16:15-17:00 h
Cell transformation assays - their use in hazard and risk assessment
Albrecht Poth, Harlan Cytotest Cell Research GmbH, Roßdorf, Germany
17:00-17:20 h
Coupling of the BALB/c-3T3 cell transformation assay with a drug metabolizing system
Maria Brauneis, Institute for Food Toxicology and Analytical Chemistry, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
17:20-17:40 h
The use of the BALB/c-3T3 cell transformation assay to predict the anticarcinogenic potential of natural compounds
Michael Empl, Institute for Food Toxicology and Analytical Chemistry, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
17:40-18:00 h
In vitro models for the bovine placenta: current status and future potential
Jan-Dirk Häger, Institute for Anatomy, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
18:00-19:00 h
Cell lines as model systems: understanding and monitoring cell quality
Klaus Steube, German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig, Germany
The silent enemies within: microbiological contaminations of cell cultures
Cord Uphoff, German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Braunschweig, Germany
20th March, 2012
Session III: Refinement
09:00-09:45 h
How can advances in anaesthesia and analgesia contribute to refinement of biomedical research?
Paul Flecknell, Comparative Biology Centre, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Great Britain
09:45-10:05 h
Reliability of assessment of anaesthetic depths via EEG monitoring in different species and different anaesthetic conditions
Julia Tünsmeyer, Small Animal Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
10:05-10:25 h
Bedding preferences of group-housed laboratory mice for different bedding materials
Judith Kirchner, Institute for Animal Welfare and Behaviour, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
20th March, 2012
Session IV: Refinement/Reduction
11:00-11:20 h
Animal welfare aspects of different bleeding methods in mice
Hansjoachim Hackbarth, Institute for Animal Welfare and Behaviour, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
11:20-11:40 h
Application of infrared thermography as a tool for diagnostics in veterinary medicine
Carsten Siewert, General Radiology and Medical Physics Unit, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
11:40-12:00 h
The role of sample size determination in the reduction of animal use
Sabine Glaser, Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland
Session V: Respiratory tract
12:45-13:30 h
Precision-cut lung slices: Old method with new applications
Christian Martin, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University Hospital Aachen, Germany
13:30-13:50 h
Studies of airway constriction and relaxation using equine precision-cut lung slices
Ann Kristin Barton, Clinic for Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
13:50-14:10 h
Tracheal organ cultures and precision-cut lung slices: Two explant culture systems of the chicken respiratory tract for infection studies with avian viruses
Christine Winter, Institute of Virology, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
14:10-14:30 h
Reduction of animal experiments by introducing a standardized opsonophagocytosis assay in the development of a Streptococcus suis vaccine
PD Dr. Christoph Baums, Institute for Microbiology, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany
14:30-14:45 h
Concluding remarks