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Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods

Organization focused on developing and advocating for alternatives to animal testing in biomedical research.

University of WindsorflagCanadian Venture (ON)3D bioprinted tissues, organ-on-a-chip engineering, and in-vitro alternative models for biomedical testing.
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Bypassing the Petri Dish: How 3D Bioprinting and Organ-on-a-Chip Models Are Redefining Drug Testing
Bypassing the Petri Dish: How 3D Bioprinting and Organ-on-a-Chip Models Are Redefining Drug Testing
Tech SignalApr 17, 20262 min

Bypassing the Petri Dish: How 3D Bioprinting and Organ-on-a-Chip Models Are Redefining Drug Testing

The scientific pursuit of human health has long relied on animal models, a standard that, while foundational, is increasingly proving inadequate. Charu Chandrasekera, through her work with the Canadian Centre...

↗ The industry is shifting towards microphysiological systems (MPS) that build human biology in a dish, offering superior translational accuracy to animal models, but sustained government funding and regulatory adoption are essential for Canada to maintain global leadership in this field.

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