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Institute of Metabolic Science

Metabolic Research Laboratories
 

24-25 February 2026

Copenhagen

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research and the Institute of Metabolic Science-Metabolic Research Laboratories at the University of Cambridge are organizing a two-day workshop for platforms and core facilities focused on metabolic phenotyping of rodents.

This event is possible because of the generous support of the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA). We hope the momentum for this event can serve as a kick-off point to form a Metabolic Alliance for Phenotyping Specialists in Europe – or MAPS-Europe for short.

Aims

  • To connect metabolic phenotyping platforms across Europe
  • Facilitate the formation of a European network for animal core facilities working with metabolism
  • Encourage knowledge- and protocol exchange, optimization and standardization
  • Facilitate joint innovation
  • Discuss opportunities and strategy for core facility staff training and career development

More details (including draft programme)

Contact information

For questions, please contact: 
Morten Dall (University of Copenhagen): Email - dall@sund.ku.dk
Hannah Mannering (IMS-MRL, University of Cambridge): Email -  htw29@medschl.cam.ac.uk