On Tuesday 19 May 2026, the first edition of FHI Life Science Live will take place at the Plus Ultra Building on the Utrecht Science Park campus. This new morning event brings life science professionals together for a compact, content‑driven start to the day. Meet Mascha Brok and Martijn Rotteveel of Westburg Life Sciences with their expertise on various cell culture techniques, ranging from advanced culture models to applications within personalized solutions during this event. Across three short, focused sessions, participants will explore the latest insights in innovative cell culture techniques for research and personalized medicine.
About FHI Life Science Live
FHI Life Science Live is part of a new series of compact, high‑quality morning events organized at various campuses across the Netherlands. Each event is tailored to the profile and expertise of its location. The concept focuses on knowledge sharing, professional encounters and high‑level interaction with a select group of industry professionals.
What to expect on 19 May
During this first edition, the focus is on the next generation of cell culture techniques, ranging from advanced culture models to applications within personalized medicine. The program includes:
- A shared breakfast to start the day in an informal setting
- Three concise lectures in which researchers share their vision and innovations
- A table‑top information market featuring relevant suppliers and developers
- Networking moments and pitches to support targeted introductions and deeper discussions
Lectures
The lecture program of Life Science Live provides in‑depth insight into current developments within the field. Joost Wijnakker, PhD (Hubrecht Institute) opens the program with Rethinking Organoid Culture, demonstrating how bacterial proteins enable animal‑free 2D and 3D organoid systems. This is followed by Dr. ir. Koen Reesink, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, who highlights the importance of patient‑specific functional assays for vascular disease in Measuring what matters, emphasizing the connection between engineering and clinical relevance. The program concludes with Dr. ir. Marco Domingos, who shows in Beyond 2D Cell Culture how 3D bioprinting can be used to emulate complex skeletal tissue micro‑environments, accelerating the transition from traditional cell culture research to more physiologically relevant models.
Practical information
Date: 19 May 2026
Time: 08:00 – 12:15
Location: Plus Ultra Building, Utrecht
More information and registration: https://fhi.nl/lifescience/