The board of the Groningen Engineering Association invites the members of KIVI Region North to a lecture on Perfusion on Tuesday 22 September 2020 in the main hall of the Gorechthuis, Hortuslaan1, 9751 BE in Haren by Messrs:

Prof Henri G.D. Leuvenink, Professor of Transplantation Surgery Department of Surgery, UMCG,

Dr Arjan van der Plaats, Chief Technology Officer Organ Assist

The gentlemen will give a duo presentation in which Arjan will do most of the talking to highlight the technology. What it is about Donor organs are cooled and kept on ice before being transplanted. Without circulation, the quality of the organ quickly deteriorates and it often cannot be used again. Organ Assist's perfusion system maintains organs by mimicking body functions by pumping a blood-like fluid, supplied with oxygen, through the organ.

Perfusion is a medical term for fluid delivery. Organ Assist's perfusion system is the only one that can work with this fluid. In the operating theatre where UMCG performs organ transplants, Organ Assist's various devices are used.

You can read more information in this article and/or on the Organ Assist website.

PROGRAMME (indicative):

19:40 Walk-in/reception with coffee/tea;

20:00 Start lecture,

20.45:00 Break, coffee/tea, continued lecture;

21:45 hrs End of lecture, questions

The lecture is also open to members of the Groningen Chemical Circle (GCK) and KIVI Region North. A contribution of € 5, -- pp. is requested from them, to be paid on the spot to the treasurer. Refreshments other than coffee or tea will be at your own expense.

CORONA PERILS

This lecture was previously announced to be held on 9 April. Due to the corona crisis it was postponed. The lecture will now be held on 22 September in the main hall of the Gorechthuis. There is enough space in that hall to accommodate the 1.5m distance with the usual number of participants.

Please observe the following points:

- You are requested not to move chairs.

- There is an opportunity to disinfect your hands.

- Do not come if you have any complaints mentioned by the RIVM.

- Follow any instructions given by the appointed corona manager.

- Would you like to collect your own cup of coffee or tea from the buffet?

Please register with the GIV secretary, also for KIVI and GCK members. If you wish to attend the lecture, please make it known by sending an e-mail to the secretary: twester@ziggo.nl.