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July 2025 | ||
 Queen Mary researchers awarded MRC funding to develop human tendon-on-a-chip technology11 July 2025Queen Mary University of London has secured funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to launch a pioneering research project aiming to transform the understanding and treatment of tendinopathy—a painful and often chronic tendon condition affecting millions worldwide. The three-year project, Human Tendon-CHIP, will combine cutting-edge bioengineering, materials science ... [more] | ||
May 2025 | ||
 CPM researchers develop 3D printed human skin models to better investigate immune responses16 May 2025Scientists at the CPM in Queen Mary University of London have developed advanced 3D printed human skin models that mimic key immune responses in real human tissue, opening the door to more accurate studies of skin diseases and inflammatory processes. Developed by researchers at the Blizard Institute, the novel models ... [more] | ||
CPM bioengineers achieve micro-scale breakthrough with big promise13 May 2025New techniques mimic the complexity of living human organs provide an alternative to using animals in science. Bioengineers at Queen Mary University of London have taken a significant step forward in the development of laboratory-based models of human tissues which may be used as alternatives to animal testing. The group ... [more] | ||
April 2025 | ||
 French National Research Agency joins push to bring organoids and organ-on-chip technology to market!4 April 2025The exploratory research program Organs and organoids on chips (PEPR MED-OOC) aims to deploy a new generation of biological models in France through the development of organs and organoids on chips (O&OoC). The State has entrusted its management to the CEA, the CNRS and Inserm, and the scientific direction ... [more] | ||
February 2025 | ||
 CPM researcher elected to membership of EMBO28 February 2025The centre for Predictive in vitro Models congratulates Dr Isabel M Palacios on her recent election to the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Membership. Dr Palacios is one of 100 new members joining EMBO, an organization of more than 2,000 leading researchers that promotes excellence in the life sciences in Europe and ... [more] | ||
 European Commission to hold the 3rd Workshop on the roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments28 February 2025On 16-17 June 2025, the European Commission (EC), in collaboration with ECHA, will organise a third workshop to discuss the roadmap to phase out animal testing for chemical safety assessments. The purpose is to present recommendations and milestone proposals of the roadmap for stakeholder consultation. [more] | ||
 Queen Mary University of London opens one of Europe's largest organ-on-a-chip facilities24 February 2025The new facility, which is part of the Centre for Predictive in vitro Models, will advance drug testing, reduce reliance on animal research, and train the next generation of scientists. Queen Mary University of London has officially opened one of Europe's largest and most advanced organ-on-a-chip facilities, marking a significant ... [more] | ||
 Queen Mary Research and Training showcased at World Organoid Research Day 202514 February 2025Researchers from the Queen Mary Centre for Predictive in vitro Models featured prominently at this year's WORD+ 2025 conference in Cambridge. At this premier UK conference on organoid and organ-chip technologies, Prof Martin Knight & Dr Stefaan Verbruggen showcased the exciting breakthroughs happening at the CPM. Additionally, the head of SEMS Prof ... [more] | ||