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A humanized minipig model for the toxicological testing of therapeutic recombinant antibodies
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Round Table Meeting - Humanized Göttingen Minipigs - Future Perspectives
We develop, breed, and supply Göttingen Minipigs for biomedical research worldwide. Based on our fundamental belief in quality, cooperation, respect, and animal welfare, we enable the development of safer and more effective medicines.
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Feb 01, 2023 | 9 am - 2 pm
Round Table Meeting - Humanized Göttingen Minipigs...
After the publication in Nature of the scientific article on the topic, the first humanized lgG Gött...
Scientific Meeting

Mar 08, 2023 | 8:15 am - Mar 09, 2023 | 12:30 pm
Bench to Bedside - Approaches in drug research and...
There has been tremendous progress over the past decade in understanding the neurobiology of pain an...
Scientific Meeting

Mar 21, 2023 | - Mar 24, 2023 |
IAT Congress 2023

Round Table Meeting - Humanized Göttingen Minipigs - Future Perspectives
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel Steinentorstrasse 25 4051 Basel SwitzerlandScientific Meeting
Feb 01, 2023 | 9 am - 2 pm
Round Table Meeting - Humanized Göttingen Minipigs - Future Perspectives
Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel Steinentorstrasse 25 4051 Basel Switzerland
After the publication in Nature of the scientific article on the topic, the first humanized lgG Göttingen Minipigs were commercialised in the beginning of October. The humanized lgG Göttingen Minipigs have been genetically modified to carry a mini-repertoire of human genes for the immunoglobulin heavy chains y1 and 4 and the immunoglobulin light chain κ, making them less prone to developing an immune response to human antibodies and thereby open for the possibility to use minipigs as a non-rodent model for studies with therapeutic antibodies.
We will provide you with key insights into the new possibilities that have opened up with this scientific breakthrough.
09.00 - 09.30
Registration & coffee
09.30 - 13.00
09:30-09:45 Welcome / Scantox Group
09:45-10:00 Keeping up with science / Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S
Expert presentations:
10:00-10:45
Dr. Tatiana Flisikowska, Technical University of Munich / Genetic engineering in livestock. Pigs in biomedical research.
10:45-11:15 Break
11:15-12:00
Jerome Egli, Roche / Background, characterisation and use of humanized IgG Göttingen Minipigs
12:00-12:30
Mikkel Lykke Jensen, Scantox Group / Current use of Göttingen Minipigs in preclinical research
12:30-13:00
Discussion session, Moderator: Scantox Group
13.00 - 14.00
Closing & a light lunch
Deadline for registration is 20th January 2023.
To register: registration@scantox.com
Please include name, company as well as any special dietary requirements.
Venue:
Radisson Blu Hotel Basel
Steinentorstrasse 25
4051 Basel
Switzerland
This event is hosted by Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs and Scantox.

Bench to Bedside - Approaches in drug research and development for pain therapies
Beit Ha Pnay, Cultural Center Moshe Levi St 6, Ness Ziona IsraelScientific Meeting
Mar 08, 2023 | 8:15 am - Mar 09, 2023 | 12:30 pm
Bench to Bedside - Approaches in drug research and development for pain therapies
Beit Ha Pnay, Cultural Center Moshe Levi St 6, Ness Ziona Israel
There has been tremendous progress over the past decade in understanding the neurobiology of pain and CNS conditions. An explosion of cutting-edge methodologies and tools are emerging that more closely link preclinical and clinical development.
Bridging the gap from bench to bedside will require new and innovative ways of thinking, an increased investment in resources, and a collaborative approach among industry experts.
MD Biosciences research collaborative is bringing together some of the most innovative minds for a 2-day event. These experts will discuss how translational models, biomarkers and other clinically relevant endpoints, and interactions with clinical physicians will bring new approaches that aid in successful development of pain therapies.
For more information, program, and registration please follow link below.
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Science base
See allIn our science base, we have collected links to a wide selection of relevant papers and knowledge-sharing. Below are a few highlights, but you are welcome to browse through the database.

Humanized IgG Göttingen Minipigs
Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S
Genetically altered Göttingen Minipigs, carrying a mini repertoire of human Ig-γ1/γ4 heavy and the human κ light chain genes, show tolerance to a broad range of human antibodies. This provides a novel model for safety testing and an important and viable alternative for toxicology studies of therapeutic antibodies in non-human primates.

A humanized minipig model for the toxicological testing of therapeutic recombinant antibodies
Tatiana Flisikowska, Jerome Egli, Krzysztof Flisikowski et al.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41551-022-00921-2

A Strain Rate-Dependent Constitutive Model for Göttingen Minipig Cerebral Arteries
Noah Pearson, Gregory M Boiczyk, Vivek Bhaskar Kote, et al.
Doi: 10.1115/1.4053796
The people behind

Head of International Sales
Peter Vestbjerg
Peter has many years of experience with client management and support within the biomedical research industry. He supports you on general and special inquiries on our full portfolio of Göttingen Minipigs and connected materials and services.

Study Director
Andres Eskjær Jensen
Andres is an experienced scientist with a veterinary background. He has vast experience coordinating and running pre-clinical studies. He will be your point of contact for designing and executing studies at our facility.

CSO
Kirsten Rosenmay Jacobsen
Kirsten is an experienced scientist with a veterinary background. She can answer scientific questions about Göttingen Minipigs in biomedical research and support you in planning your studies either at your own or our facility.

Principal Laboratory Animal Veterinarian
Maja Ramløse
Maja is specialised in biomedicine and is an experienced veterinarian. She can answer questions concerning the health and welfare of Göttingen Minipigs along with other veterinary questions, both before and after delivery.

Laboratory Animal Research Veterinarian
Susi Søgaard
Susi is an experienced veterinarian and former GLP Study Director. She can answer any scientific or veterinary questions re. Göttingen Minipigs in research and development programs, as well as our QA program and the Göttingen Minipigs Academy.

Customer Support & Training
Adrian Zeltner
Adrian is an experienced technician, qualified in surgery. He has many years of experience working practically with Göttingen Minipigs and can answer questions concerning surgery, training, handling, dosing, and housing.

Order Management & Logistics Coordinator
Mette Damgaard Johansen
Mette is one of our dedicated staff members who takes care of our customers and their orders. She can help with information about existing orders, track orders in transit, and is fluent in Danish, English, and French.

Head of Marketing
Maria Bonnesen
Maria is an experienced marketer and handles all marketing and communication affairs. She can answer questions related to the website, social media, event coordination, webinars, the Göttingen Minipigs Magazine, and sponsorships.

CFO
Brian Christiansen
Brian has extensive financial experience from international organisations and can answer questions concerning financials matters.

Executive Assistant, HR & Legal Support
Søs Pihl-Poulsen
Søs has many years of experience of supporting the top executive level, works with HR incl. recruitment, and provides internal legal support. She answers questions regarding MTAs, CDAs, and access to the Göttingen Minipigs MR and CT Imaging Atlas.
For job applications, please email hr@minipigs.dk.

CEO
Martin Windfeld Velin
Martin is overall responsible for all activities at Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs, and has extensive managerial and international experience, especially within the operational field.

Head of Operations
Søren Vangsgaard
Søren is responsible for our entire production and delivery set-up and knows every corner of the facility. This means, that he can answer any question concerning our daily operations and production facility.
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