We are excited to invite you to our Pressure-Volume Meeting at the University of Porto in January, 2025.
Date: 28th - 29th January 2025
Location: University of Porto
Enhance your understanding of pressure-volume (PV) measurement techniques in animal research with our exclusive two-day course. This event is perfect for researchers, scientists, and labs interested in advancing their knowledge of PV loops and gaining insights from industry experts.
Spaces are very limited so register today to secure your place!
LEARN | DISCOVER | APPLY |
|---|---|---|
| How the MPVS Duo system improves accuracy in pressure-volume measurements. | Best practices and applications from experienced ADInstruments customers. | Insights gained from expert presentations to optimize your own PV experiments. |
What we will cover:
Day 1 (28th): Live Demonstration of PV in Small and Large Animals
| 8:30 | Arrival & Registration | |
| 9:00 | Introduction and welcome | |
| 9:30 | ADInstruments and Millar’s commitment to PV | |
| 10:00 | Introduction to the MPVS Duo | |
| 10:30 | Small animal PV demonstration | |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 | PV module for small animals | |
| 14:00 | Large animal PV demonstration | |
| 16:30 | PV module for large animals | |
| 17:00 | Close of event/After event networking | |
Day 2 (29th): Customer Presentations & Q&A on PV Experiments
| 8:30 | Arrival/Coffee | |
| 9:00 | Surgical best practice Q&A | |
| 10:00 | Daphne Merkus, Erasmus University Rotterdam | |
| 11:00 | André Moreira, University of Porto | |
| 12:00 | Common problems with PV data aquisition | |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 | User Presentation (TBC) | |
| 14:30 | User Presentation (TBC) | |
| 15:30 | User Presentation (TBC) | |
| 16:30 | Final comments/Close of event | |
Who should attend:
- Researchers working with cardiovascular physiology or animal studies
- Labs looking to expand their knowledge of PV measurement techniques
- Current users of ADInstruments' PV systems looking for expert tips and insights
Why attend:
- See the MPVS Duo in action with live demonstrations
- Gain valuable insights from experienced PV researchers
- Learn best practices for performing successful PV experiments
Engage in an interactive Q&A session with industry experts
The course will be delivered in English. Between our host, Dr Pedro Ferreira, and the ADInstruments team, we speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German.
Your Presenter
Dr Pedro Ferreira
Pedro Mendes Ferreira, PhD is a Biologist working in the field of cardiovascular sciences for 15 years. Most of his training and research career have focused on small and large animal physiological measurements, including ventricular pressure-volume loop analysis.
The Cardiovascular Research Center (UnIC) of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, is focused on translational research in the cardiovascular field. The infrastructures are equipped with both small and large animal labs where the work is mainly focused on heart failure (HF) and pulmonary hypertension (PH). Currently, Pedro is the manager of the experimental surgery facility, where over the last 5 years, they’ve focused on the development and application of several swine models of HF (including ischemia reperfusion injury and aortic banding) and PH (chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary artery banding), and where they routinely perform ventricular pressure-volume loop analysis for either left, right, or biventricular function evaluation.
Local Accommodation:
There are several hotels close to the venue and within easy reach of local transport (details to follow)