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CATEGORIES:Workshop
SUMMARY:Retina in a dish: Methods & applications in life sciences
LOCATION:Kuopio, Finland
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:															Invitation and call for applications				\n\n					Dear fellow
  scientist, \n				\n\n					We are delighted to invite you to the FEBS 
 Advanced Lecture Course 'Retina in a dish: Methods & applications i
 n life sciences', hosted in the heart of Finnish Lakeland, in Kuopio, F
 inland, June 2026.\n				\n\n					This immersive five-day course will explor
 e retina as a powerful ex vivo model system not only for ophthalmology but 
 also for neuroscience, pharmacology, and translational research. Participan
 ts will gain experience with organotypic retinal cultures as well as a
 cute experiments in living retinas (ex vivo), and learn how to apply t
 hem in disease modeling, drug testing, and gene therapy, as well as neurosc
 ience research.\n									A unique learning experience				\n\n					The reti
 na’s accessibility, layered structure, and neurodevelopmental origin 
 make it an ideal model for studying central nervous system function and pat
 hology. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and video demonstrati
 ons, attendees will gain know-how on techniques such as retinal dissection,
  culture maintenance, imaging, and electrophysiological recordings.\n				\n
 \n					The course also includes sessions on publishing, grant writing, and 
 career development, and even recognizing bad science from good one(!), with
  opportunities to receive feedback on abstracts, figures, and proposals. Ev
 ening social events will foster collaboration and community among researche
 rs from across Europe and beyond.\n									Who should attend?				\n\n					
 This course is designed for PhD students, postdocs, and early-career resear
 chers working in visual neuroscience, ophthalmology, neuroscience, pharmaco
 logy/toxicology, and related fields. Abstract submission is required for pa
 rticipation, and selected attendees may be eligible for FEBS Youth Tra
 vel Fund (YTF) Grants.\n									Venue and atmosphere				\n\n					Nestled i
 n the heart of Finnish Lakeland, Kuopio offers a tranquil and inspiring set
 ting surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush forests. The course will take 
 place at the University of Eastern Finland’s Kuopio Campus, with lect
 ures held in the modern Mediteknia auditorium. Participants will be accommo
 dated at Scandic Hotel Kuopio, located less than a kilometer from the city&
 rsquo;s central square and beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Kalla
 vesi. The hotel is approximately 3 km from the campus and easily accessible
  via regular public transport. Combining the natural charm of the region wi
 th warm hospitality, Scandic Kuopio provides a comfortable and scenic base 
 for the course.\n				\n\n					???? Application by March 31, 2026\n				
 \n\n					???? Poster deadline April 30, 2026\n				\n\n					\n					On behalf
  of the organizing committee,\n					Henri Leinonen (main organizer)\n						
 			Sponsors				\n\n					Join us as a sponsor of the FEBS Advanced Lecture C
 ourse ‘Retina in a dish: Methods & applications in life scie
 nces’, taking place in Kuopio, Finland, 8–12 June 2026. This un
 ique course brings together leading experts and early-career researchers in
  ophthalmology, pharmacology/toxicology, visual neuroscience, and translati
 onal research. Partnering with us offers your company excellent visibility 
 and the opportunity to support cutting-edge science. Sponsors will gain vis
 ibility during the event (e.g., course materials), and on the course websit
 e and the promotional poster (see front page).\n				\n\n					For details ab
 out sponsorship options, please contact us at This email address is be
 ing protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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CONTACT:www.retinaexvivo2026.febsevents.org
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