Abstract
This talk spotlighted the shift toward animal-free toxicology through the use of 3-D cell cultures and microphysiological systems (MPS). These miniaturized organ models offer human-relevant insights into toxicity, enabling more ethical and predictive safety assessments. Attendees learned how these platforms are reshaping toxicology workflows and accelerating innovation without relying on animal testing. The session highlighted recent breakthroughs and practical applications in this evolving field.
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Carolina Lucchesi, PhD
Principal Scientist, BioNexus, ATCC
Carolina Lucchesi is BioNexus Foundation Principal Scientist leading the Microphysiological Systems program at ATCC. Dr. Lucchesi received her PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Campinas in Brazil and has over 20 years of experience in Tissue Engineering and Organ-on-Chip technology. In her current role, Dr. Lucchesi leads the MPS program bringing new capabilities in the use of advanced 3D models and developing existing and new content to be applied in state-of-art technologies.
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