Workshop: Large animal models and imaging in biomedical research The Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF), co-funded by the University of Edinburgh and Innovate UK through the Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock (CIEL), will open in early 2020 on the Easter Bush campus. Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility The new facility offers exciting opportunities for research using medical imaging technologies (including CT, 3T MRI) in large animals, including pigs, sheep, cattle and horses, with potential applications in biomedical and clinical sciences. The objective of this workshop is to foster new collaborations and partnerships resulting in innovative projects utilising the unique LARIF facilities. Support for the workshop comes from the Wellcome Trust’s Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF3). Programme 09:00 Registration 09:30 Welcome & Introductions 09:45 Prof Eddie Clutton, R(D)SVS - "Large Animal Critical Care in Translational Research" 10:25 Dr Tom Wishart, Roslin Institute - "Why use large animals to model neurodegenerative conditions?" 11.05 Coffee 11:30 Prof Alistair Lawrence, SRUC & Dr Gerry Thompson, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences - “Pigs as a model for studying neuroimmune interactions” 12.10 Prof Megan Holmes, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences - “Imaging a life of stress: Rodent studies from development to old age” – 12:50 Lunch/poster viewing 13:50 Dr Michelle Williams, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences - “Cardiovascular imaging - challenges and possibilities” 14:30 Dr Adam Marshall, NHS Lothian - "Large animal models in translational respiratory research" 15:10 Coffee 15:30 Keynote speaker: Dr Rodney Johnson, University of Illinois - “Neuroimaging in domestic pigs: An approach to assess developmental origins of decreased resilience” About the keynote speaker Dr. Rodney Johnson is a professor of integrative immunology and behavior and head of the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences. His research in animal models investigates how infection, nutrition, and birth weight affect brain and cognitive development; and how aging results in neuroinflammation and deterioration in brain health. A special focus is on how infection and diet influence the communication between the immune system and brain. The keynote lecture will be followed by an informal drinks reception. Poster presentations There will be opportunities for PhD students and postdoctoral scientists to present posters of relevant research during refreshment breaks. Oct 01 2019 09.30 - 16.30 Workshop: Large animal models and imaging in biomedical research This event brings together scientists and clinicians from different academic disciplines and departments, who are interested in using large animal models for biomedical research, focusing on application of medical imaging technologies. Auditorium, Roslin Institute Easter Bush Campus Midlothian EH25 9RG
Workshop: Large animal models and imaging in biomedical research The Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF), co-funded by the University of Edinburgh and Innovate UK through the Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock (CIEL), will open in early 2020 on the Easter Bush campus. Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility The new facility offers exciting opportunities for research using medical imaging technologies (including CT, 3T MRI) in large animals, including pigs, sheep, cattle and horses, with potential applications in biomedical and clinical sciences. The objective of this workshop is to foster new collaborations and partnerships resulting in innovative projects utilising the unique LARIF facilities. Support for the workshop comes from the Wellcome Trust’s Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF3). Programme 09:00 Registration 09:30 Welcome & Introductions 09:45 Prof Eddie Clutton, R(D)SVS - "Large Animal Critical Care in Translational Research" 10:25 Dr Tom Wishart, Roslin Institute - "Why use large animals to model neurodegenerative conditions?" 11.05 Coffee 11:30 Prof Alistair Lawrence, SRUC & Dr Gerry Thompson, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences - “Pigs as a model for studying neuroimmune interactions” 12.10 Prof Megan Holmes, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences - “Imaging a life of stress: Rodent studies from development to old age” – 12:50 Lunch/poster viewing 13:50 Dr Michelle Williams, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences - “Cardiovascular imaging - challenges and possibilities” 14:30 Dr Adam Marshall, NHS Lothian - "Large animal models in translational respiratory research" 15:10 Coffee 15:30 Keynote speaker: Dr Rodney Johnson, University of Illinois - “Neuroimaging in domestic pigs: An approach to assess developmental origins of decreased resilience” About the keynote speaker Dr. Rodney Johnson is a professor of integrative immunology and behavior and head of the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences. His research in animal models investigates how infection, nutrition, and birth weight affect brain and cognitive development; and how aging results in neuroinflammation and deterioration in brain health. A special focus is on how infection and diet influence the communication between the immune system and brain. The keynote lecture will be followed by an informal drinks reception. Poster presentations There will be opportunities for PhD students and postdoctoral scientists to present posters of relevant research during refreshment breaks. Oct 01 2019 09.30 - 16.30 Workshop: Large animal models and imaging in biomedical research This event brings together scientists and clinicians from different academic disciplines and departments, who are interested in using large animal models for biomedical research, focusing on application of medical imaging technologies. Auditorium, Roslin Institute Easter Bush Campus Midlothian EH25 9RG
Oct 01 2019 09.30 - 16.30 Workshop: Large animal models and imaging in biomedical research This event brings together scientists and clinicians from different academic disciplines and departments, who are interested in using large animal models for biomedical research, focusing on application of medical imaging technologies.
