On the afternoon of the 20th of January we will be hosting a special edition of TechTalk, organised by Leiden Bio Science Park. Join us for a thought-provoking presentation on innovative approaches and practical applications in medical science. Everybody who has an interest in these topics is very welcome to join!
How is MedTech shaping the future of healthcare? From advanced imaging systems to innovative solutions in chronic care, MedTech is transforming how we diagnose, treat, and improve patient outcomes. During this edition of the TechTalk we’ll explore breakthroughs in device development, digital health, and other tech-based solutions improving patient care.
Six experts in the field will get just 10 minutes to present their groundbreaking work. You can also visit the exhibit ‘Unseen’, and join us for drinks afterwards to continue the inspired discussions.
Programme:
15:00 - Doors Open
15:30 - Start of Program
15:40-16.10 - First Round of Presentations
16:10-16.20 - Break
16:20-17.00 - Second Round of Presentations
17:00-18.00 - Drinks & Bites
About the talks
Bart Grob - Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
Nobel Prize winner Willem Einthoven is best known as the founder of cardiology. But he was far more innovative than that, developing inventions ranging from compasses to rapid transmitters. Rijksmuseum Boerhaave curator Bart Grob will tell you about some of his lesser-known work and it's impact.
Huybert Van De Stadt - LUMC
The LUMC developed PRISM (PancReatic Islet Separation Method), a tool which allows the automated isolation of insulin-producing beta cells from donor pancreases. As a result, beta-cell replacement therapy becomes safer, more efficient, and more widely accessible for patients with severe type 1 diabetes.
Inito Cell - Devrim Pesen Okvur (Start up)
Inito Cell develops multifunctional organ-on-a-chip devices for drug discovery and diagnostics. These systems closely replicate real human biological conditions, allowing researchers to evaluate both the effectiveness and potential side effects of new treatments.
StemxBio - Elena Naumovska (Start up)
StemXBio focuses on creating so-called “mini-pancreases”: advanced three-dimensional pancreatic microtissues. These human-relevant, animal-free models are designed to improve diabetes drug discovery by delivering faster and more reliable results.
Philips - Manon van Raak
Philips is a health technology company. At Philips, the purpose is to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. As such, we see huge opportunities to make a difference through innovation, design, and sustainability – partnering with our healthcare customers to increase productivity and deliver better care for more people through our innovation platforms of monitoring, imaging, interventional and enterprise informatics.
Practical information
When: Tuesday the 20th of January 2026, from 15.30 to 17.00 hrs. Join us for drinks from 17.00 to 18.00 hrs.
If you want to visit the museum we advise you to do so beforehand, as the regular exhibit halls will close at 17.00 hrs. After 17.00 hrs you can visit the exhibit ‘Unseen’ and the Anatomical Theatre.
Where: In the lecture hall of the museum.
Language: English.
Costs: Attending the talks and joining us for drinks afterwards is completely free. If you have a museumcard, we’d love to scan it at the entrance.
Register: You can register using this form.
