SUMMER SCHOOL AND WORKSHOP ON “IN VIVO GENE DELIVERY”
SUMMER SCHOOL AND WORKSHOP ON “IN VIVO GENE DELIVERY”
About
The summer school and workshop on In vivo gene delivery, held at University of Ghent, Belgium, is organized by the H2020 DelNAM project. This event will take place on the 7th, 8th and 9th of May 2019.
Schedule
DAY 1
In vivo delivery of nanomedicines
9:00am
Welcome Session
9 – 10am
Lecture by Stefaan De Smedt (University of Ghent, Belgium)
Nanomedicines for in vivo delivery of nucleic acids – global hurdles
10 – 11am
Lecture by Stefaan De Smedt (University of Ghent, Belgium)
Faith of nanomedicines after in vivo injection
11 – 11.30am
Break
11.30 – 12.30am
Lecture by Koen Raemdonck (University of Ghent, Belgium)
Intracellular delivery and endosomal escape of nanomedicines
12.30 – 1.30pm
Lunch
1.30 – 2.30pm
Lecture by Kevin Braeckmans (University of Ghent, Belgium)
Advanced microscopy techniques for the biophysical characterization of nanomedicines including in vivo stability
2.30 – 3pm
Break
3 – 6pm
Visit to lab facilities including several demos
6.30pm
Social Event including dinner
DAY 1
In vivo delivery of nanomedicines
9:00am
Welcome Session
9 – 10am
Lecture by Stefaan De Smedt (University of Ghent, Belgium)
Nanomedicines for in vivo delivery of nucleic acids – global hurdles
10 – 11am
Lecture by Stefaan De Smedt (University of Ghent, Belgium)
Faith of nanomedicines after in vivo injection
11 – 11.30am
Break
11.30 – 12.30am
Lecture by Koen Raemdonck (University of Ghent, Belgium)
Intracellular delivery and endosomal escape of nanomedicines
12.30 – 1.30pm
Lunch
1.30 – 2.30pm
Lecture by Kevin Braeckmans (University of Ghent, Belgium)
Advanced microscopy techniques for the biophysical characterization of nanomedicines including in vivo stability
2.30 – 3pm
Break
3 – 6pm
Visit to lab facilities including several demos
6.30pm
Social event including dinner
DAY 2
Drug delivery into bacteria
9.30 – 10.10am
Lecture by Mathias Winterhalter (Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany)
The outer membrane as permeability barrier for small molecules
10.10 – 10.50am
Lecture by Nuno Guimarães (University of Porto, Portugal)
Application of nucleic acid mimics for the detection and treatment of bacterial infections
10.50 – 11.20am
Break
11.20 – 12am
Lecture by Joanna Trylska (University of Warsaw, Poland)
Vitamin B12 as a carrier of modified oligonucleotides to bacterial cells
12.00 – 1.30pm
Lunch
1.30 – 2.30pm
Group Discussion
2.30 – 3pm
Break
3 – 4pm
Discussion with lecturers on specific questions and research ideas
4 – 4.30pm
Evaluation of summer school
DAY 2
Drug delivery into bacteria
9.30 – 10.10am
Lecture by Mathias Winterhalter (Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany)
The outer membrane as permeability barrier for small molecules
10.10 – 10.50am
Lecture by Nuno Guimarães (University of Porto, Portugal)
Application of nucleic acid mimics for the detection and treatment of bacterial infections
10.50 – 11.20am
Break
11.20 – 12am
Lecture by Joanna Trylska (University of Warsaw, Poland)
Vitamin B12 as a carrier of modified oligonucleotides to bacterial cells
12.00 – 1.30pm
Lunch
1.30 – 2.30pm
Group Discussion
2.30 – 3pm
Break
3 – 4pm
Discussion with lecturers on specific questions and research ideas
4 – 4.30pm
Evaluation of summer school
DAY 3
Faith of intravenously injected nanomedicines
10 – 11am
Lecture Seyed Moghimi (University of Newcastle)
Infusion Reactions to Nanopharmaceuticals: A Moment of Macrophage Intoxication
11 – 12am
Lecture Roland Stauber (University of Mainz)
Nanomaterial-based Antimicrobial Therapies: Principles, Limitations, and Potential
DAY 3
Faith of intravenously injected nanomedicines
10 – 11am
Lecture by Seyed Moghimi (University of Newcastle)
Infusion Reactions to Nanopharmaceuticals: A Moment of Macrophage Intoxication
11 – 12am
Lecture by Roland Stauber (University of Mainz)
Nanomaterial-based Antimicrobial Therapies: Principles, Limitations, and Potential
Days and Location
7TH OF MAY
Seminar room 3
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent
8TH OF MAY
Seminar room 4
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent
9TH OF MAY
Seminar room 2
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent
Travel and Accommodation
Travel and Accommodation
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
By Plane
The nearest airport is the national airport of Belgium, Brussels Airport, in Zaventem (Brussel-Nationaal-Luchthaven), about 50Km away (recommended).
Alternatively, you can fly to the Brussels South Charleroi Airport, in South Brussels, about 110Km away.
By Train
From the National airport of Belgium, Brussels Airport, to Ghent (recommended)
The easiest way is to take the train at the airport to Ghent (stop: Ghent-Sint-Pieters station).
We recommend taking a direct train, direction Knokke (get off at Gent-Sin-Pieters), which takes 54 min.
Alternatively, there is another direct train with terminus at Gent-Sin-Pieters, but it takes longer (1h23min).
TRAIN STOP: Gent-Sint-Pieters
You can check train timetables and buy tickets online HERE.
By Bus
From the Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Ghent
The best way to travel from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Ghent is by taking the bus. You can buy your tickets HERE.
The bus stop is located in front of the terminal building of the airport and you must get off at the next stop, Gent-Sint-Pieters Station.
BUS STOP: Gent - Station Sint-Pieters (Sint-Denijslaan / kiss & ride zone)
By Tram (recommended)
From Gent-Sint-Pieters Station to Venue Day1 (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000 Ghent)
The fastest way to get to the Venue Day 1 is by taking the de Lijn tram (every 10 min) at Gent Sint-Pieters station perron 11 (get off at UZ Ottergemsestwg).
INITIAL BUS STOP: Gent-Sint-Pieters station perron 11
FINAL BUS STOP: UZ Ottergemsestwg
You can check tram timetables and buy tickets online HERE.
ACCOMMODATION
Orion Hotel ***
Situated just 15 min from Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences by foot.
ADDRESS: Krijgslaan 181, 9000 Gent, Belgium
CONTACT: +32 9 395 12 95
WEBSITE
Hotel Monasterium PoortAckere ***
Situated 35 min from Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences by tram and 11 min from Het Pand by foot.
ADDRESS: Oude Houtlei 56, Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai, 9000 Gent, Belgium
CONTACT: +32 9 269 22 10
WEBSITE
Astoria Hotel ***
Situated just 20 min from Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences by foot.
ADDRESS: Achilles Musschestraat 39, 9000 Gent, Belgium
CONTACT: + 32 9 222 84 13
WEBSITE
Hotel ibis Gent Centrum St Baafs Kathedraal ***
Situated 32 min from Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences by tram and 7 min from Het Pand by foot.
ADDRESS: Limburgstraat 2, 9000 Gent, Belgium
CONTACT: +32 9 233 00 00
WEBSITE
Contact Information
Ine Lentacker
Ghent University
Laboratory for General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy
Ottergemsesteenweg 460
9000 Gent
Belgium
PHONE: +32 9 264 8078
E-MAIL: Ine.Lentacker@UGent.be
Stefaan C. De Smedt
Ghent University
Laboratory for General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy
Ottergemsesteenweg 460
9000 Gent
Belgium
PHONE: +32 9 264 8076
E-MAIL: Stefaan.DeSmedt@UGent.be
REGISTRATION
Registrations are free of charge and so is the social event (city tour + dinner).
Open from 16th January-23rd April 2019.
There is a maximum number of 20 spots available.
You can choose whether you want to attend the three days (7th-9th May) of the event or just the first two (7th-8th May).
Please also select whether you wish to take part in the social event (2nd May), including a tour around the city and dinner (free).
Registrations are closed.