Harvard researchers were first to 3D print organ-on-a-chip with mass production system that can result to faster drug screening

Briefing

Harvard researchers were first to 3D print organ-on-a-chip with mass production system that can result to faster drug screening

November 14, 2016

Briefing
  • First 3D printed organ-on-a-chip – Researchers at Harvard Wyss Institute were first to 3D print an organ-on-a-chip resembling human heart
  • Mass production – 3D printing system allows for automated and mass production of organs-on-a-chip, stepping away from existing microfluidics one-off methods
  • Programmable system – Can be programmed to print other organs-on-a-chip such as lung, gut, vascular system and more
  • Simulate drug response – Test for organ response to drugs without need for animal and human testing
  • Integrated sensing – Has integrated sensors automating collection of data from device, making easier and more precise measurements

Accelerator
3D Printing, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Sector
Healthcare/Health Sciences

Organization
Wyss Institute

Source

Original Publication Date
October 27, 2016

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