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Embryonic Stem Cells

Animal welfare & in vivo imaging

Application Deadline: 

Deadline: 10 January 2026

Dates:

09-13 March 2026 (TBC)

Location:

Rijswijk, The Netherlands

Contact:

Marieke Stammes
cursus@bprc.nl

Provider:

Biomedical Primate Research Centre (BPRC)

Biomedical Primate Research Centre (BPRC)

Administrative support:

For questions about the application process, registration and scholarships: transvacinfo@euvaccine.eu

Registration fees

- €1500 per person

Minimal requirements 

Basic familiarity with non-human primate research and medical imaging.
Proficiency in English.
⚠️ Due to contact with the animals also a negative TB check is necessary (< 6 months old) ⚠️

Who should apply

Anyone wishing to be introduced to non-human primate research and imaging in non-human primates, especially:
· Early-career scientists working with NHP models
· Imaging specialists moving into translational NHP research
· Veterinarians, animal welfare officers, and lab animal scientists

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, trainees will gain a solid understanding of in vivo imaging techniques used at multiple biological scales in non-human primate (NHP) models. They will also be informed about the ethical and regulatory frameworks governing NHP experimentation, along with practical guidelines for enhancing animal welfare.

Course content

This four-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to both animal welfare and multimodal imaging in non-human primates. Over the first two days, participants will explore key principles of animal welfare, including the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement), enrichment, zoonoses, species specific behaviour and optimal study design including the ARRIVE and CONSORT guidelines. Followed by two days focused on imaging covering a range of imaging modalities, such as PET-CT and ultrasound but also microscopy, histology and pathology. Finalized with an afternoon spend on data analysis and the value of the p-value.

Overview

During the first two days of this course, you’ll learn about the latest developments in 3Rs and animal welfare fare for non-human primates. This course will provide essential training on statistics, ethical handling, care and regulatory aspects of the use of non-human primates in research.
The course is followed by two days focused on medical imaging opportunities in non-human primates, both in vivo and ex vivo, covering different imaging methodologies, image analysis, and the biological interpretation of results.

Scholarships

We are pleased to offer free registration and travel funding to selected researchers from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These registration and travel grants for LMIC applicants are generously sponsored by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).

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