- Period of stay: 11 to 14 March 2025
Report
The European Molecular Imaging Meeting (EMIM) is an annual conference organized by the European Society for Molecular Imaging (ESMI). ESMI represents the academic community working with multidisciplinary molecular imaging techniques.
Cell motility and migration play a crucial role in both healthy tissues and disease models, such as wound healing, cancer progression, and metastatic cancer. Our research group has developed a 3D live-imaging method to evaluate cell migration and assess anti-metastatic drug candidates. Since imaging technologies are essential in both preclinical and clinical research, my Ph.D. project focuses on improving this live-imaging method and evaluating drug candidates using a noninvasive approach in a 3D device.
At EMIM 2025, I had the opportunity to learn about new and advanced imaging techniques. Given that our work is centered on in vitro approaches, I attended the 3R symposium, which focuses on the principles of Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement (3R) in animal research. Our project aligns with these principles by developing in vitro tools that provide more accurate and realistic results, ultimately helping to reduce the number of animals used in testing. The symposium allowed me to engage with other scientists in this field and facilitated valuable scientific exchanges.
Attending and presenting my work at an international congress was an exciting experience. I had previously attended EMIM 2023, and seeing how the field has progressed over the past two years, along with the advancements in my own research, was truly motivating. It reinforced my confidence in my work and gave me a better understanding of where my research fits within the broader scientific community.
During the congress, the discussions and feedback I received have encouraged me to expand
my experimental approaches and refine my research further.
Overall, EMIM 2025 was a valuable experience, offering new insights, networking opportunities, and innovative methodologies that will significantly contribute to my Ph.D. project. I appreciate the support provided by the University of Vienna's Department of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional, and Sport Sciences.
