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Podcast on “Organ on a chip” 

Dr Jan Turner

15 minute interview with Dr Jan Turner, who explains how organoids and organs on chips are enabling new knowledge of human biology and disease. These miniature models of human systems provide human-relevant insights and can be personalised to individual diseases, allowing studies that have never been possible before. These infinitely adaptable tools overcome the insurmountable limitations of animal models, ushering in a future of better, more efficient drug development and safer medicines for patients.

Listen here:
cytivalifesciences.com/en/gb/podcast

Thanks to Cytiva and Dr Jan Turner, our much-missed former Director.

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