Day 0 – Sunday 9 August
Arrival and Welcome Dinner
Oslo
19:00–21:30
Consortium welcome dinner at Nedre Foss Gård.
Informal introductions, networking and practical orientation before the scientific programme.
Day 1 – Monday 10 August
Scientific Kick-off and Oslo Laboratory Visits
University of Oslo
09:00–09:15
Welcome and Practical Information
Prof. Håvard J. Haugen, University of Oslo, Norway
Meeting aims, logistics, partner expectations and programme overview.
09:15–09:45
LIMES: Scientific Vision, Education Strategy and Expected Impact
Prof. Håvard J. Haugen, University of Oslo, Norway
09:45–10:10
Partner Keynote Lecture, Prof. Charles O. Adetunji. Edo State University, Nigeria
Microbial Biofilms on Metal Surfaces: Challenges in Medical and Industrial Contexts
10:10–10:35
Scientific Keynote Lecture
Prof. Katsutoshi Hori, Nagoya University, Japan
Analysis and Engineering of Cell–Material Interactions Mediated by Adhesive Protein Fibers
10:35–11:00
Coffee Break
11:00–11:25
Partner Keynote Lecture
Prof. Seunghun (Sean) Lee, Dongguk University, South Korea
Osseointegration of Biomaterials for Orthopaedic Implants
11:25–11:50
Partner Keynote Lecture
Prof. Dirk Linke. University of Oslo, Norway
Molecular Mechanisms of Bacterial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation
11:50–12:20
Industry and Translation Perspective
Prof. S. Petter Lyngstadaas. University of Oslo / Corticalis, Norway
Prevention of Oral Biofilms: Translational Opportunities and Challenges
12:20–12:45
Pharmacy and Microbiology Perspective
Prof. Hanne Cecilie Winther-Larsen and Prof. Ole Andreas Løchen Økstad (to be confirmed)
University of Oslo, Norway
13:00–14:15
Lunch at campus
14:15–15:15
Oslo Life Science and Microbiology Laboratory Visit
15:45–17:00
Institute of Clinical Dentistry Laboratory and Clinical Tour
18:00
Consortium Dinner
Day 2 – Tuesday 11 August
Travel to Ålesund and Consortium Networking
06:50
Meeting at hotel lobby and transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport
08:35–09:30
Flight from Oslo to Ålesund
12:00–13:00
Lunch at Hotel Brosundet
13:00–18:00
Fjord Cruise: Hjørundfjorden
Scientific networking and informal consortium discussions.
19:00
Informal Consortium Dinner
Day 3 – Wednesday 12 August
Partner Platforms, Mobility Planning and Funding Strategy
Hotel Brosundet, Ålesund
09:00–09:15
Opening of Partner Platform Workshop
09:15–12:30
Partner Research Profiles and Methods
Each partner institution will present research strengths, infrastructure, instrumentation, methodologies, educational activities and exchange opportunities.
12:30–13:30
Lunch
13:30–15:30
Strategic Funding and Follow-Up Workshop
- Norwegian, HFSP and European funding opportunities
- Anita Kavlie, University of Oslo, Norway
- Japanese funding opportunities
- Dr. Shogo Yoshimoto, Nagoya University, Japan
- Korean research and funding opportunities
- Prof. Seunghun (Sean) Lee, Dongguk University, South Korea
- Nigerian funding opportunities
- Prof. Charles O. Adetunji, Edo State University, Nigeria
13:30–15:30
Parallel Early-Career Networking Activity
16:00–18:00
Visit to Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium
19:00–21:30
Official Consortium Dinner
Restaurant Apotekergata No. 5
Day 4 – Thursday 13 August
Consortium Planning and Return to Oslo
09:00–10:30
Follow-Up Meeting in Japan and First-Year Activities
Planning of the next LIMES consortium meeting in Japan and implementation activities for 2026–2027.
10:45–12:00
Consolidation Session: Future LIMES Activities
Mobility planning, exchange activities, supervision responsibilities and programme coordination.
12:00–13:00
Lunch
13:00–15:30
Partner Discussions and Collaborative Planning
Evening
Return to Oslo
Day 5 – Friday 14 August
Early-Career Research Presentations, Poster Session and Closing Activities
Professorboligen, University of Oslo
09:00–10:30
Rapid-Fire Early-Career Presentations
Hyejin Jo, MS-PhD Candidate,
Multifunctional Chitosan/Tannic Acid Cryogels for Controlled Growth Factor Delivery and Bone Repair
Yeajin Song, MS-PhD Candidate, Dongguk University, South Korea
An Injectable GelMA-CMCS Double-Network Cryogel for Enhanced Bone Regeneration
Dr. Jun Sasahara, Postdoctoral Researcher, Nagoya University, Japan
Single-Molecule and Atomistic Analysis of the Mechanical Behavior of the Bacterial Adhesin AtaA
Mr. Shori Inoue, PhD Candidate, Nagoya University, Japan
Multiple Lysine Methylation of a Trimeric Autotransporter Adhesin
Torben Hildebrand, PhD Candiate, University of Oslo, Norway
Contrast-Enhanced Micro-CT: Principles and Applications in Oral Tissues
Satar Yousefiasl, PhD Candiate, University of Oslo, Norway
Peri-implantitis Models (in vitro and in vivo)
10:30–12:00
Poster and Networking Session
Dongguk University, South Korea
Dohee Kim
One-Pot Fabrication of Gravity-Induced DCPD-Bilayer Cryogels for Integrated Osteochondral Regeneration
Jihyeon Lee
Jigsaw-Patterned Scaffolds for Marbling-Mimetic Assembly of Cultured Meat
Seohyun Choo
Impact of Basal Media on the Lineage Fate of iPSC-Derived Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Nagoya University, Japan
Dr. Jun Sasahara
Single-Molecule and Atomistic Analysis of the Mechanical Behavior of the Bacterial Adhesin AtaA
Mr. Shori Inoue
Multiple Lysine Methylation of a Trimeric Autotransporter Adhesin
Mr. Iori Kobayashi
Bottom-up Creation of Bacterium- and Virus-Like Particles by Protein–Lipid Conjugation
Ms. Honoka Imai
Real-Time Tracking of Oxidative Stress Responses in the Aromatic Compound-Degrading Bacterium Acinetobacter sp. Tol 5
University of Oslo, Norway
Anne Eriksson Agger
Establishing 3D Models of Oral Inflammation
Torben Hildebrand
Dual-Energy–Assisted Material Segmentation in Contrast-Enhanced Micro-CT Imaging” for poster presentation.
Satar Yousefiasl
Antibacterial Chitosan-graft-Polyaniline/Hydroxyapatite Biocomposites for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications
12:15–13:15
Closing Lunch
13:15–14:15
Final LIMES Wrap-Up and Action List
Confirmation of mobility plans, responsibilities, future activities and preparations for the next consortium meeting.
14:15–16:30
Sightseeing and Transfer to Aker Brygge
16:45
Boat Departure to Gressholmen
17:00
Closing Consortium Dinner
Gressholmen Kro