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November 2025 | ||
 45,000 people watch Will Young's visit to Queen Mary28 November 2025It was fantastic to host musician Will Young, as he visited the Queen Mary Centre for Predcitive in vitro Models to learn more about how organ-on-a-chip technology may be used to reduce the use of animals in science. An organ-chip is a miniture device in which living cells can be ... [more] | ||
 Beginning of the end?27 November 2025Hazel Screen, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Queen Mary and co-director of the Centre for Predictive in vitro Models, spoke to The Guardian's Science Weekly podcast about what the potential of in vitro models to be used in research to replace the use of animal models. [more] | ||
 Queen Mary launches world's first masters degree in organ-on-a-chip technology26 November 2025Queen Mary is proud to launch a new specialist bioengineering programme, MSc Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies, now open for September 2026 applications. Delivered within the renowned Centre for Predictive In Vitro Models, the course provides advanced training in next-generation organ-on-a-chip, tissue engineering and in vitro technologies. Following the Government's recently announced strategy to ... [more] | ||
 QMUL team qualify an organ-chip model of breast cancer metastasis using a multi-omics approach24 November 2025Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed and rigorously qualified a new organ-on-a-chip model that replicates the early stages of breast cancer bone metastasis, offering a promising alternative to animal studies. The microfluidic system brings together osteocytes, osteoclasts and breast cancer cells in a dynamic tri-culture, but its ... [more] | ||
 Will Young visits Queen Mary to explore alternatives to Animal Testing18 November 2025A group of high-profile guests visited Queen Mary's Centre for Predictive In Vitro Models on Tuesday 11th November, to explore the university's cutting-edge organ-on-a-chip facilities. The delegation included musician and animal advocate Will Young, a Director and Toxicologist from Lush cosmetics, and representatives from the charity Animal Aid. The group ... [more] | ||
 The Centre for Predictive in vitro Models provide expert comment on new Government strategy12 November 2025Academics at the Centre for Predictive in vitro Models at Queen Mary University of London, have provided expert comment to the BBC about the new alternatives strategy launched today (11 November) by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Watch Queen Mary experts speak to the BBC about the Government's new ... [more] | ||
 Prof Knight interviewed in the Metro about Alternatives strategy11 November 2025Prof Knight was interviewed by the Metro related to the publication of the Governments strategy on replacing animals in science through development of 'alternative methods' such as organ-on-a-chip technology. Watch the interview and read the article in the Metro [more] | ||
October 2025 | ||
 Novel adipo-mimetic model to study cancer cell migration in adipose tissues17 October 2025There is increasing evidence correlating the progression of cancers such as ovarian and breast cancers or leukaemia with the microstructure and composition of their surrounding adipose (fat) tissues. In a recent reports published in Nature Communications, researchers from the CPM have shown that cancer cells migrate particularly fast in fat ... [more] | ||
September 2025 | ||
 Animals in Science Committee visit to Queen Mary in vitro models facilities9 September 2025We were delighted to host a visit from the UK Government's Animals in Science Committee and the associated policy unit at the Home Office. The group visited the Queen Mary in vitro models facilities, part of the Centre for Predictive in vitro Models, where we were able to demonstrate some ... [more] | ||
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] | ||