Upcoming Trainings

CEM SAS will organise OECD GIVIMP training in November 2026. Follow this page to stay informed about updates.


Past Trainings

BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES

On December 17, 2024, a training session on the biological evaluation of medical devices will be held at the Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, CEM SAS, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The presenters will cover the importance of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regimes and OECD Good In Vitro Method Practices (GIVIMP), sample preparation according to ISO 10993-12, and the interpretation of in vitro data.

Location:
Centre of Experimental Medicine, Institute of Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology, SAS
Medical Sciences Pavilion, Dúbravská cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava IV
Building C, Conference Room, 1st Floor

Presenters: Dr. Helena Kanďárová, ERT and Ing. Peter Pôbiš

Program:

  1. Introduction to biocompatibility evaluation of medical devices and the significance of the “Big Three” testing
  2. ISO 10993-5 Cytotoxicity
  3. ISO 10993-23 Irritation
  4. ISO 10993-10 Sensitization
  5. OECD methods vs. ISO standards
  6. Discussion

The number of training participants is limited.
If interested, please contact the institute director, Dr. Helena Kanďárová, at helena.kandarova@savba.sk