Workshop

INFOGEST Imaging Working Group Workshop – 10 October 2025, Wageningen

On 10 October WUR will host a workshop of the Imaging Working Group of the INFOGEST network of digestion researchers

Organised by Sensory Science and Eating Behaviour group
Date

Fri 10 October 2025 09:00 to 15:00

Venue Impulse, building number 115
Stippeneng 2
115
6708 WE Wageningen
+31 (0) 317 - 482828

The 1st INFOGEST Imaging Working Group workshop will be hosted on the WUR campus.

Workshop aims are:

  • Networking & building our Working Group community
  • Sharing the state-of-the art regarding Upper GI (stomach), Lower GI and Drug/Pharmacological digestion-related research involving the use of imaging techniques and
  • Gathering input for a ‘good practice’ paper on the use of imaging techniques to study digestion

Program at a glance (9:00 – 15:00 h)

  • Welcome (Paul Smeets, Luca Marciani)
  • Flash introductions (1 slide, 2 min each, everybody)
  • Coffee break
  • Presentations – mix staff/senior & junior (ECRs)
  • Lunch and poster session / networking
  • Discussion session to gather input for a ‘good practice’ paper
  • Closing remarks

Thanks to sponsoring from INFOGEST the workshop is offered for free. Moreover, early career researchers (ECRs) can apply for a travel stipend. The exact stipend amount will be determined depending on the number of applications but it will be up to 400 – 500 euro (travel and hotel costs, declaration based on receipts). Those selected for a stipend will be notified by email.

Registration will be open until 1 July 2025 but you are advised to register as soon as possible, to ensure a spot through this registration form (there is a limited capacity).

Abstract submission for a poster or a talk will be open until 20 June 2025. This form also includes the option to apply for a travel stipend (for ECRs). More detail on travel and housing will be provided to registered delegates.

We look forward to welcoming you in Wageningen!