MOSA Conference 2026:
Women's Health
24th of June 2026
Programme
8:30
Registration
UNS40-Onderwijsplein
Registration, name card collection
9:00
Opening of the MOSA Conference 2026 and welcome by prof. Jan Theys
UNS40-Maastrichtzaal (B.0647)
Official opening of the MOSA Conference 2026, followed by a welcome address by prof. Jan Theys
9:15
Keynote lecture - Mariam Harutyunyan
UNS40-Maastrichtzaal (B.0647)
10:00
Coffee break
Take a short break to recharge, reflect on the opening session, and network with other participants
10:30
Poster Presentations or Panel Discussion I
UNS40-Akenzaal (B.0673)
Explore the research of fellow students during the poster session or engage in a panel discussion with Abdelilah Hamamou and Adriana J. Berlanga addressing key topics within the conference theme
11:30
Break
A brief pause to transition between sessions
11:40
Poster Presentations or Panel Discussion II
UNS40-Akenzaal (B.0673)
Explore the research of fellow students during the poster session or engage in a panel discussion with Manon van Daal, Sophie van Dijk, and Heidi Bertels addressing key topics within the conference theme
12:40
Lunch
UNS40-Onderwijsplein & Drielandpunt
Enjoy lunch while networking with students, speakers, and professionals in an informal setting
13:30
Interactive Workshop*
UNS40
In this session, groups of 6-7 final-year Biomedical Sciences students present the projects they have worked on throughout the academic year
14:50
Break
A short break before the afternoon session
15:00
Open Science Workshop
UNS40-Maastrichtzaal (B0.647)
16:00
Break
Final short break before the closing session
16:10
Closing & Award Ceremony
UNS40-Maastrichtzaal (B0.647)
Celeberate the highlights of the day
16:40
Reception
UNS-40-Faculty Bar
End the day with a networking reception
18:00
End of the MOSA Conference 2026
Official closing of the MOSA Conference 2026
* This session is a compulsory component for final-year Biomedical Students from Maastricht and Hasselt University who have worked on their project throughout the academic year.