>> Date & Time:
- Friday, 26th September 2025
- Time: 12h00 - 18h00
>> Location:
- Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)
- Lecture Hall 1
Boerhaaveplein B
Paleijhs BG | R537 Albinusdreef 2
2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
Hello! Thanks for your interest in the Axion World Tour, where researchers across academia and industry come together to share insights, showcase discoveries, and foster collaborations. We are your hosts for The Netherlands MEA User Group Meeting and we're looking forward to seeing you and other members of the local scientific community in person.
During the event, you’ll hear presentations from scientists using Axion products in their neuroscience & cardiac research, learn about Axion’s innovative tools & technology designed to elevate your experiments, and have plenty of time for asking questions and networking with peers.
Please see the full agenda below and register today!
Emma David, PhD-EMBA
Sr. Territory Sales Manager, Western Europe, Axion BioSystems
Jean Philippe Frimat, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher, Leiden University Medical Centre
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>> Agenda:
Time | Speaker | Abstract Title |
| 11.30 - 12.15 | Arrival & Registration, Coffee | |
| 12.15 - 12.20 | Emma David & Jean-Phillipe Frimat, PhD | Welcome address |
| 12.20 - 12.40 | Marina Hommersom, PhD | Human neuronal networks on micro-electrode arrays as a tool to assess genotype-phenotype correlation in CACNA1A-related disorders |
| 12.40 - 13.00 | Pascal Röderer, PhD | Modeling development and disease with forward programmed sensory neurons |
| 13.00 - 13.50 | Complimentary Lunch & Networking | |
| 13.50 - 14.10 | Jean Philippe Frimat, PhD | Electrophysiological profile of hiPSC-derived neuronal cultures |
| 14.10 - 14.30 | Abed Mansour, PhD | Brain Organoid-Based in Vitro and in Vivo Models to Study Human Microglia Phenotypes in Health and Disease |
| 14.30 - 14.50 | Richard Davis, PhD | Accelerating Cardiac Disease Modelling and Drug Discovery with High-Throughput Workflows |
| 14.50 - 15.10 | Lennart van Melis, PhD | Assessing the neurotoxic effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals using micro-electrode array recordings |
| 15.10 - 15.30 | Thibault Honegger, PhD | Neurons as a sensor in DIPN platforms and regulatory approval NAMs |
| 15.30 - 16.00 | Coffee break & Networking | |
| 16.00 - 16.20 | Mike Clements, PhD | Hearts and Minds: How Maestro MEA is advancing stem cell model development, disease research, screening, quality control, and more |
| 16.20 - 17.00 | Johny Pires, PhD | How to get the most out of your Maestro MEA system – Expert tips and Q&A session |
| 17.00 - 17.20 | Feline Benavides | Neurotropic and neurovirulent potential of seasonal and pandemic influenza A viruses |
| 17.20 - 17.40 | Lea Drescher | Using Axion’s Maestro MEA system to analyse the impact of a) urban air pollution and b) cyanobacterial neurotoxins on neuronal network activity |
| 17.40 - 18.00 | Kristina Bartmann, PhD | Assessment of human neural network formation and function using 2D and 3D hiPSC-derived cell systems |
| 18.00 | Closing Remarks |
>> Speakers:
Presenter: Kristina Bartmann, PhD
Position: Co-Founder and Head of R&D, DNTOX
Title: Assessment of human neural network formation and function using 2D and 3D hiPSC-derived cell systems
Presenter: Feline Benavides
Position: PhD candidate, Erasmus MC
Title: Neurotropic and neurovirulent potential of seasonal and pandemic influenza A viruses
Presenter: Mike Clements, PhD
Position: SVP Marketing & Corporate Strategy, Axion BioSystems
Title: What’s new? Plates, software, imaging, and more
Presenter: Richard Davis, PhD
Position: Group Leader, Leiden University Medical Center
Title: Accelerating Cardiac Disease Modelling and Drug Discovery with High-Throughput Workflows
Presenter: Lea Drescher
Position: Scientific Assistant and PhD Student, Leibniz Research Centre
Title: Using Axion’s Maestro MEA system to analyse the impact of a) urban air pollution and b) cyanobacterial neurotoxins on neuronal network activity
Presenter: Jean Philippe Frimat, PhD
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher, Leiden University Medical Centre
Title: Electrophysiological profile of hiPSC-derived neuronal cultures
Presenter: Marina Hommersom, PhD
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher, Radboud University
Title: Human neuronal networks on micro-electrode arrays as a tool to assess genotype-phenotype correlation in CACNA1A-related disorders
Presenter: Thibault Honegger, PhD
Position: CEO and Co-founder, Netri
Title: Compartmentalized Microfluidic MEA technology
Presenter: Abed Mansour, PhD
Position: Assistant Professor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Title: Brain Organoid-Based In Vitro and In Vivo Models to Study Human Microglia Phenotypes in Health and Disease
Presenter: Lennart van Melis, PhD
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher, Utrecht University
Title: Assessing the neurotoxic effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals using micro-electrode array recordings
Presenter: Johny Pires, PhD
Position: Field Application Scientist, Axion BioSystems
Title: Maestro MEA technology - Q&A and Advanced Handling session
Presenter: Pascal Röderer, PhD
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher, Aachen University
Title: Modeling development and disease with forward programmed sensory neurons
>> Register today:
