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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · 8d

A big thank you to @dynamic42.bsky.social for leading the course and to all participants for their engagement and curiosity. Exciting discussions on how to best implement organ-on-chip technologies in the lab!

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · 8d

The sessions combined practice, short theory inputs, and a networking lunch where participants exchanged ideas on models and applications.

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · 8d

Researchers from the University of Stuttgart and @unihohenheim.bsky.social took part in hands-on training, guided by expert trainers in the organ-on-chip field.

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · 8d

Today at the @unistuttgart.bsky.social, we hosted the workshop “Acquire the skills to integrate organ-on-chip technology in your research”, delivered by @dynamic42.bsky.social

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · 23d

Last week, we participated in the 4th Annual Meeting of the #GEPPMA at the #GUC in Cairo. Many thanks to Hend El Tayebi for organizing the meeting and our visit, and to #DAAD & #BMBF for funing our joint research project that made our attendance possible!

$Stella Asmanidou presented her PhD research on therapeutic strategies for cetuximab-refractory colorectal cancer$ Monilola Olayioye (left) and Stella Asmanidou (center) from the University of Stuttgart and Hend M. El Tayebi (right) from the GUC

Monilola Olayioye (left) and Stella Asmanidou (center) from the University of Stuttgart and Hend M. El Tayebi (right) from the GUC

Monilola had the honor of delivering the keynote talk on targeting the tumor stroma, with a special focus on tumor-associated fibroblasts in solid cancers.

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Jul 25

It was inspiring to connect with curious minds of all ages and talk about the future of medicine and research. Let’s keep the momentum going — because awareness sparks innovation! 💡 #3RNetworkBW @unistuttgart.bsky.social

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Jul 25

We also shared how our work supports the #3Rs: Replace, Reduce, and Refine animal experiments through innovative, human-relevant model development. 🐁 #3RNetworkBW #3Rs #InnovationThroughScience

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Jul 25

From 3D-printed tissues to views of brain and tumor slices — we had great conversations on how science and engineering are creating human-relevant models for research and testing new therapies. 🧪💊 #3RNetworkBW #BiomedicalInnovation

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Jul 25

🔬 Science communication in action at Tal X Gartenschau 2025 in Baiersbronn! Huge thanks to everyone who visited the 3R-BioMedicUS booth to explore the future of #BiomedicalResearch with us! 🧫👩‍🔬 #TalX #Gartenschau2025 #3RNetworkBW @unistuttgart.bsky.social

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Jul 24

Join us tomorrow at the #Gartenschau2025! and discover how researchers at @unistuttgart.bsky.social are developing human-relevant models — from tumor-in-a-dish systems to 3D-printed tissues! 🧫✨ @3r-network-bw.bsky.social

www.tal-x.de/veranstaltun...

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · May 23

👩‍🔬 Join us tomorrow at #ScienceDay @unistuttgart.bsky.social and discover how we are creating human-relevant models – from tumors-in-a-dish to 3D-printed tissue and learn how we use them to test new therapies! 💊 🧫 Find out how we advance the #3Rs through our research! 🐁 @3r-network-bw.bsky.social

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Feb 27

A truly inspiring talk by @mariasecrier.bsky.social from @ucl.ac.uk in our seminar, showing the power of #AI tools in understanding #EMT at #singlecell level and via #spatialtranscriptomics, thus unravelling a multi-scale view of epithelial-mesenchymal plasticity in #cancer! #insilico

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Feb 12

🌟 Only a few days left to register!
🚀 Don't miss the chance to dive into the latest advancements in ex vivo, de novo & in silico models for #biomedical research at the #3RConferenceBW2025, April 1-2 @unistuttgart.bsky.social
www.verbund.uni-stuttgart.de/3r-biomedicu...
@3r-network-bw.bsky.social

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Jan 23

Monilola Olayioye was speaking at the VHS Stuttgart’s “Questions for Science" event, focusing on “Tumors in the Petri Dish: New Opportunities for #PersonalizedMedicine”. A great opportunity to share our work and engage the public in a lively discussion. #3Rs #biomedicalresearch #scienceoutreach

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Jan 21

Today’s #3R lecture @unistuttgart.bsky.social by Dr Marcus Meinhardt from the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim covered aspects improving laboratory #animalwelfare together with the benefits these changes bring to the quality of experimental results.
#biomedicalresearch #3RNetworkBW

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Jan 17

Don’t miss out on the #3RConferenceBW2025! We have an exciting line-up of speakers, experts from #academia and #industry and sessions focusing on #NAMs as models in #biomedical research! There’s still time to register and submit your abstract: www.verbund.uni-stuttgart.de/3r-biomedicu...

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Nov 29

🌟A big thank you to the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts (MWK) for supporting these impactful projects and to everyone who contributed to making this #workshop a resounding success! Together, we’re shaping the future of #biomedicine. 🚀

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Nov 29

Talks also delved into #AntibodyEngineering by Dr. Janet Peper-Gabriel (Plectonic Biotech), immune #CellEngineering by Dr. Anke Fuchs (TU Dresden), and #TissueEngineering innovations by Prof. Michael Raghunath (Zurich University of Applied Sciences).

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Nov 29

Their efforts are paving the way for ethical, effective, and human-relevant drug testing platforms.

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Nov 29

🧫 💊 The 3R-BioMedicUS #cancerresearch project spotlighted the groundbreaking work of PhD students Julia Thiel, Stella Asmanidou, and Kai Hirzel, who are advancing more predictive, patient-relevant cancer models to replace outdated methodologies.

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Nov 29

🌱 #PhDstudent Ali Salehi from Prof. Giorgio Cattaneo’s lab presented his innovative work on tissue-engineered plant-derived scaffolds as models for human blood vessels, pushing boundaries in #CardiovascularResearch.

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Nov 29

✨ One highlight is the interactive poster session over pizza and drinks, celebrating the pioneering work of early-career researchers in the @3R-BioMedicUS network

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Nov 29

The program features an exciting lineup of speakers, with insights ranging from RNA technologies and 3D #bioprinting by Prof. Jens Kurreck (TU Berlin) to intelligent #microrobots for drug delivery by Jun.-Prof. Dr. Amirreza Aghakhani (University of Stuttgart).

3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Nov 29

The event is connecting over 100 participants, from established experts to emerging talents, all united by a shared passion for advancing #BiomedicalResearch and embracing the #3Rs (Replace, Reduce, Refine) principles in animal experimentation.

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3R-BioMedicUS @3rbiomedicus.bsky.social · Nov 29

🌟 Innovation, Collaboration, and Networking in Biomedicine! 🌟 @3R_BioMedicUS has the pleasure of hosting a truly inspiring #workshop on Novel #Biotherapeutics and Drug Testing Platforms at the @Uni_Stuttgart.

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