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Jena: Intestine-Liver Sepsis Model on the Chip
Thursday, 19 April 2018 10:47On April 17, Dr Alexander Mosig from the University Hospital Jena presented his current research project, a intestine-liver sepsis model on the chip, to young scientists at the Technical University Berlin.
Cardiotoxicity testing: stalling implementation of new methods
Thursday, 19 April 2018 07:04In its first issue of a new series "Replacement of the Year", the German Animal Rights Organisation People for Animal Rights Germany (PARG) criticises the stalling implementation of new methods to replace animal organ consumption in cardiotoxicity testing.
Virginia signs law on the use of alternative methods to animal testing
Monday, 16 April 2018 13:16Virginia is the fourth state to adopt a House Bill (No. 1087), which requires manufacturers or test contractors to use recognized alternatives to animal testing on chemicals, household products and cosmetics.
EPA: Alternative Test Methods and Strategies to Reduce Vertebrate Animal Testing
Friday, 13 April 2018 12:59EPA has released a draft strategy to reduce the use of vertebrate animals in chemical testing for public comment.
Alternatives to Animal Testing for Nanomaterials: Further Need for Research
Friday, 13 April 2018 12:38An expert group consisting of the Joint Research Center of the European Commission, regulators, scientists and industry representatives recently discussed the further approach in nanotoxicology and the possibilities of using alternative methods to animal testing to assess their effectiveness.
JRC: Study on Education and Training Resources
Friday, 13 April 2018 11:18The JRC has commissioned a study to review available educational and training resources to support the 3Rs approach. The aim of the study is to provide an initial overview of education and training opportunities at school, university and professional level.
REMINDER: International Conference and Workshop on Biological Barriers 2018
Thursday, 12 April 2018 13:32From the 27th to 29th August, the 12th International Congress and Workshops on Biological Barriers will take place at the Helmholtz Centre for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) at Saarland University in Saarbrücken. In the focus of Biological Barriers are human cell and tissue models for facilitating clinical translation of new drugs and delivery systems, especially in the context of infectious diseases.
REMINDER: Lecture on Sepsis Research with Organ-on-Chip Technology at Technical University Berlin
Thursday, 12 April 2018 13:18On 17 April, the winner of the Federal Animal Welfare Research Prize 2017, Dr. Alexander Mosig from the University Hospital Jena, will give a lecture on sepsis research with organ-on-chip systems and introduce developed liver and intestine models on the chip.
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