Novartis explore novel approaches to disease modelling and organoid technology

Leading pharmaceutical innovators Novartis have joined the expert speaker line-up for SMi Group’s inaugural conference on 3D Cell Culture which takes place on the 22nd and 23rd of February 2017 in London.

Novartis will be present two case studies at the event, with a dedicated focus on novel approaches to disease modelling and organoid technology.

Researcher Max Salick will present a case study on CRISPR engineered organoids for modelling genetic and infectious brain diseases. The presentation will explain how recent genetic advances allow rapid production of isogenically-controlled disease stem cell lines which manifest in cerebral organoids and, similarly, in the developing human brain. Max will also explore advanced imaging and sequencing methods that aid in investigation for disease and treatment effects, as well as similar engineering techniques that allow precise examination of interactions between specific proteins and infectious diseases.

On Day Two, Scientist Olaf Galuba will present a case study on how mouse intestinal crypt cultures have been adapted to enable high throughput screening. He will also discuss the challenges facing the implementation of such assays such as handling Matrigel, the limits of miniaturisation and reproducibility.

Other case studies on 3D Cell Culture technologies and innovations will be presented by MHRA, Sanofi Aventis, AstraZeneca, Novartis, Lonza, GSK, TissUse and many more. A detailed two-day agenda is available to download on the event website.

In line with this, GE Healthcare Life Sciences will host an exclusive half-day pre-conference workshop on bio-printing on 21st February 2017.

With a focus on clinical successes and emerging technologies, 3D Cell Culture will highlight how this pivotal technique has revolutionised drug discovery and toxicity screening, as well as how it is emerging as an invaluable tool in stem-cell research and regenerative medicine.

For more details about the conference and registration information, visit www.3D-cellculture.com/openPR

3D Cell Culture
22 & 23 February 2017
Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, UK
www.3D-cellculture.com/openPR

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