Talk Announcement – “Biomedical animal research – from closed doors to open source” by Davor Virag

Join us for an insightful talk by Davor Virag, MD and research assistant at the Department of Pharmacology, as he explores the transformation of biomedical animal research from closed doors to open source.

Drawing upon his unique journey from tinkering with computers and electronics to pursuing a medical degree, Davor will shed light on the invaluable role of open source tools in animal behaviour measurement, particularly in Alzheimer’s disease research.

In this 30-minute session, Davor will delve into the evolution of research methodologies, highlighting the transition from proprietary tools to an open source ecosystem driven by the pursuit of better science. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in adopting open source approaches in biomedical research.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the tectonic shifts occurring in animal research methodology and discover the contributions of Davor’s lab to the thriving open source scientific community.