5 Unique Ways Organ-on-a-Chip Technology Is Being Applied in Biomedical R&D

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Published: April 14, 2022

Michele Trott, PhD

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Organ-on-a-chip (OOAC) technology is a promising tool with numerous applications across biomedical fields. Also known as microphysiological systems, tissue chips or organs-on-chips, these devices offer a way to replicate key aspects of human physiology, and therefore answer specific questions about organ function and disease pathophysiology.

Download this listicle to explore how OOAC systems are being used to:

Research rejected therapeutics for autoimmune disorders
Model diseases, screen drugs and assay toxicity
Discover antiviral therapeutics and prophylactics

Meet the Author

Michele Trott, PhD

Michele Trott holds a PhD in endocrinology from Lincoln University. She works as a freelance science writer and scientific content manager for Izon Science.