GENERAL INFORMATION
PROGRAM
ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION AND AWARDS
REGISTRATION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
SPONSORS
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SPONSORS:
Institucional Support:
Organization:
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The general theme of the V SPCAL Congress is “LAS for all: Laboratories, Animals and Scientists”, aiming to be an event as comprehensive as possible, for those involved in the use of animals for scientific purposes, including researchers who carry out research with animal models and vivarium professionals (directors, managers, veterinarians, technicians, and caretakers).
Date: January 25th and 26th 2024.
Congress language: The official language of the Congress is English.
Organizing Committee:
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Flávio Reis (Chair) Isabel Vitória Figueiredo (Co-Chair) Carmen Semião Eduardo Costa José Sereno |
Paula Mota Raquel Santiago Sara Nunes Sofia Viana Susana Barroso |
Scientific Committee:
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Magda Castelhano-Carlos (Chair) Ana Isabel Moura Santos Catarina Pinto-Reis Dolores Bonaparte Flávio Reis Gabriela Rodrigues Hugo Santos |
Isabel Vitória Figueiredo Joana Bom Luís Antunes Manuel Rebelo Nuno Franco Ricardo Afonso
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Contact e-mail:
secretariat.spcal2024@gmail.com
Venue and how to get there:
The congress will take place at the:
Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra- Polo II
Luís Reis Santos Street
3030-788 Coimbra,
Portugal
The Department of Civil Engineering is located at Pólo II of the University of Coimbra, which is located on the right bank of the Mondego river. Polo II houses part of the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra, namely the departments of Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
Cordinhates
▼ 40.185444, -8.415287
To Portugal:
Plane: The international airports of Lisbon, Porto and Faro operate and receive regular flights to and from all European destinations and the main world capitals.
To Coimbra:
Train/Bus:
From Lisbon - there are frequent train and bus connections in a journey that takes approximately 120 minutes.
Train: Santa Apolónia and Oriente stations. Bus: Sete Rios Terminal
From Porto - there are frequent train and bus connections in a journey that takes approximately 60 minutes.
Train: Campanhã and São Bento stations. Bus: Terminal Garagem Atlântico
Road:
Visitors from the north:
A1 motorway - “Coimbra-Sul” exit.
Departure from the Rainha Santa Isabel Bridge.
Follow signs for Pólo II da Universidade.
Visitors from the south:
A1 motorway - “Condeixa” exit.
Take the IC2 towards Coimbra.
Departure from the Rainha Santa Isabel Bridge.
Follow signs for Pólo II da Universidade.
For the Department of Civil Engineering - Polo II:
Within the city of Coimbra, the Coimbra Urban Transport network (SMTUC) has three bus lines that serve Polo II:
• Line 34 – University – Pole II of the University, with regular departures during the day (between 7 am and 8 pm).
• Line 38 – Planalto S. Clara (Forum) – Campus II of the University, with regular flights during the day (between 7 am and 8 pm).
• Line 24T – Palácio da Justiça – Quinta da Nora, with a lower frequency (at the end of the day and on weekends and holidays).
Tickets can be purchased at SMTUC points of sale, all over the city,
Accomodation:
The city of Coimbra has a good variety of quality hotels. We share some suggestions between 2 and 4 stars:
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2 stars: Hotel IBIS Hotel VITÓRIA Hotel BOTÂNICO
3 Stars: Guest House Santa Clara Hotel OSLO Hotel ASTÓRIA Hotel ZERO BOX LODGE CASA DE SÃO BENTO CASA DO MUSEU |
4 Stars: Hotel VILA GALÉ Hotel MONDEGO Hotel DONA INÊS Hotel COIMBRA AEMINIUM (MELIÁ) Hotel TIVOLI Hotel ALMEDINA HÄSTENS SLEEP SPA - Cbr Boutique Hotel
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PROGRAM:
The program includes speakers of recognized national and international merit, on topics of high collective interest, including in the areas of education and training; continuing professional development; implementation of the 3Rs (Replace, Reduce, Refine) and alternative methodologies; new technologies and innovative models; communication with society, compassion fatigue among others. Among the several invited Speakers, we have already confirmed the presence of Miguel Castelo-Branco, a renowned Scientist in the field of neurosciences and bioimaging; Chris van Ginneken, the Vice-president of the FELASA Education and Training Board accrediting LAS courses and promoting harmonization on education and training in the field; Kirk Leech, from EARA, presenting the developments of the European Citizens’ Initiative “Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without animal testing” and related actions taken by the scientists community and European Commission; Helena Paradell from Zoetis, discussing the role and challenges of Laboratory Animals Veterinarians and strategies for dealing with compassion fatigue, experienced by many of those involved in research with animals and care of those animals; Joaquim Tapisso presenting the challenges of research with wild animals and temporary laboratory accommodation and welfare; and many others.
Oral Presentations vs Poster:
The congress will have sessions for the presentation of scientific and/or technical works, both in the form of oral communications and posters. Depending on the number of Abstracts received, the Scientific Committee of the Congress will select the works to be presented as oral communication or as poster. There will be dedicated sessions to pitch presentations of posters (max. 3 minutes/3 slides ) – “Flash Talks”. All poster presenters are invited to participate in the session where the best poster/pitch will be elected by the audience.
When submitting your abstract, you must indicate whether you have a preference for any type of presentation format (oral communication or poster).
FINAL PROGRAMME:
ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION and AWARDS:
Abstracts format:
The Abstract must be submitted in the Congress pre-registration form and written according to the following guidelines:
In a maximum of 500 words , include the following information:
Mandatory information : Title, First and last authors’ names, Authors affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, References.
Optional information : Authors ORCID ID, Acknowledgments.
All abstracts accepted by the scientific committee for presentation (oral comunication or poster) at the congress will be published in the journal Laboratory Animals limited , UK journal ( https://lal.org.uk/ and https://journals.sagepub.com/home/lan )
Submission:
Abstract to scholarships closed in November 30, 2023.
SPCAL Awards:
Both the best oral comunication (elected by the Scientific commiittee) and the best poster/pitch (elected by audience votes during the Flash Talks session) will be awarded a value of 150€ in money each.
REGISTRATION and SCHOLARSHIPS:
Registration types and fees:
The congress will be held in person only.
There are special conditions for association members (members with dues up to date on the date of registration), for students and for those who sign up earlier.
Registration fees:
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Registration type |
Early (until November 30, 2023) |
Regular (until January 14, 2024) |
Late/Onsite ( after January 14 , 2024) |
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SPCAL Member |
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Student or technician |
150€ |
150€ |
250€ |
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All the other |
200€ |
200€ |
300€ |
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Non-member of SPCAL |
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Student or technician |
200€ |
200€ |
300€ |
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All the other |
250€ |
250€ |
350€ |
All types of registrations include access to all congress sessions, lunches and coffee-breaks in the 2 days. No type of registration includes the congress social dinner, which will have a single cost of €30 per person.
Registration – click here , to access the pre-registration form with or without abstract submittion. Registrations will be confirmed by e-mail upon receiving the prove of payment of the congress fee.
SPCAL registration scholarships:
The Board of SPCAL decided to provide 4 (four) scholarships support the participation of 2 students and 2 professionals, SPCAL members, studying or working in the field of Laboratory Animals Sciences, at the V SPCAL Congress, to be held in Coimbra, from January 25th to 26th, 2024.
Whenever there are less than 2 candidates eligible as students or as technicians, the 4 scholarships will be filled with elements from the other group of candidates.
The value of each scholarship to be awarded corresponds to the registration fee for the congress.
Application to scholarships closed in November 30, 2023.
How to apply for a scholarship