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UK Government Announces Strategy to Help Create, Test, and Adopt Alternative Methods to Animal Testing
The UK Government has announced a new strategy aimed at advancing the development, validation, and uptake of alternative methods to phase out animal tests. While it marks a significant step toward a transition to human-specific research and the replacement of animal studies, it falls short in other ways…
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New Publication Highlights the Significance of the Recombinant Antibodies & Mimetics Database
In a new article published by ATLA, Dr Stephanie Modi explores how the Recombinant Antibodies and Mimetics Database is driving the transition toward animal-free recombinant and mimetic antibodies, setting a new global benchmark for reproducibility, ethics, and progress in antibody science.
Human Specific Research Conference 2027
Set at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle, the Centre’s first annual conference seeks to highlight a new era in biomedical research as the scientific community increasingly shifts towards research centred on human cells, human tissue, and human data. View the programme, sponsors, speakers, and ticket information below.
21-22 April 2027 | Crowne Plaza Newcastle
EXPERT INSIGHTS
The Path Towards Human-Specific Respiratory Medicine through Digital Twins
Dr Liam Weaver, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Warwick, shares his insights into how in silico approaches could transform future treatment methods for critical care patients with acute respiratory failure.
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The Path to Regulatory Acceptance
Dr Mary McElroy, Discovery Pharmacology & Toxicology at Charles River Laboratories, provides expert insights into her team’s journey towards regulatory acceptance of a 3D human airway model for assessing the safety of inhaled chemicals.
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The Path to Developing a Human Liver Model of MASH
Dr Kate Cameron, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cytochroma, shares insights into her journey establishing the company and leading its scientific vision.
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The Path to Founding a Human-Focused Research Lab
Dr Dania Movia, Assistant Professor in Biomedical & Health Services at the Department of Biology, Maynooth University, provides insights into her journey to found and lead the Humane Biomedical Research Group – Ireland’s first wet lab dedicated to human-focused respiratory research.
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The Path to Building a Smart Microscope: Expert Insights from Dr Giuseppe Di Caprio
Dr Giuseppe Di Caprio, Senior Lecturer and Chancellor’s Fellow at the Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment at the University of Strathclyde, shares insights into his journey from optical physics to biomedical engineering and explains how his team is developing a new generation of “smart microscopes” capable of making decisions based on what they see.
Technologies Overview
Explore our resource to learn more about different human-focused technologies and their applications, and gain insights into their advantages and current limitations.
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The Centre collaborates with scientists across academia and industry to support their transition away from animal-derived products, offering expert guidance and funding to advance progress.
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