We were thrilled to be invited by Dirk Werling at the Royal Veterinary College to visit the world's first #organonachip facilities for veterinary species. This new Centre for Vaccinology and Regenerative Medicine also includes a platform for the culture of ex vivo tissue slices from multiple organs and animal species. These complex #invitro systems allow for drug and vaccine testing as well as basic research into how cells interact with each other and pathogens, without having to use live animal testing. We are excited about the potential of these emerging techniques to #Reduce the numbers of animals used in research and testing and ultimately #Replace animal use where possible. Some interesting Home Office statistics for 2022 in the UK: 🐑 33.8% of procedures for translational/applied research were for "animal disorders and diseases" 🐖 25.5% of procedures for regulatory purposes were for "medicinal products for veterinary use and their residues" #3Rs #veterinaryresearch #NAMs #NATs
Catrina Stirling
9mo
Dirk Werling you need to tell me more about this next time I see you, sounds great!
Winfried Neuhaus
9mo
Do they use the emulate system or also others ?
Director @ Royal Veterinary College | DrMedVet
9moIt was a real pleasure to have you here - hope it won't be the last time