About Commissioning and decommissioning of contained use facilities

During this workshop you will first get an introduction on the topic ‘commissioning and decommissioning’. In the afternoon there will be plenty of opportunity to share your experiences during our round table discussion. Focus will be on BSL2 facilities.

To end the day, you will get an insight into the ITM’s history and get a tour at this unique location. 

09h00 Registration & coffee

09h30 Welcome & introduction

09h45 Commissioning of contained use facilities (15 min. Q&A included)
Speaker: Patrick Rüdelsheim (Perseus BV)

10h45 Coffee break

11h15 Decommissioning of contained use facilities (15 min. Q&A included)
Speaker: Patrick Rüdelsheim, Perseus BV

12h15 Lunch break

13h15 Round table discussion - share your experiences!
Moderators: Steven Carmans (Rega-Institute, KULeuven) Patrick Rüdelsheim (Perseus BV), An Schoonjans (Sciensano), Tijs Van Poucke (ITM)

14h15 ITM: past & present Historical tour @ ITM

15h30 Farewell drink