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Organ-on-chip applications by organ type – what has been done?

This blog lists examples of organ-on-chip models by organ type that have been used in the past, providing the respective literature for your reference.

Exploring infectious disease dynamics through organ-on-chip technology

This blog explores established infection models using our organ-on-chip technology and their implications for scientific research.

Immunocompetent Organ Models – the Future of Biomedical Research

One crucial factor that plays a pivotal role in the success of organ-on-cip models is immunocompetence. In this blog post, we delve into the significance of immunocompetence in organ-on-chip models and how it opens new avenues for advancing medical research.

3D Intestine-on-chip model advances understanding of fungal infection

Brief summary on our work focusing on the development of a sophisticated intestine-on-chip model to study fungal infections, particularly candidiasis.

Applications of Organ-on-Chip Technology in Biomedical Research and Drug Development

One crucial factor that plays a pivotal role in the success of organ-on-cip models is immunocompetence. In this blog post, we delve into the significance of immunocompetence in organ-on-chip models and how it opens new avenues for advancing medical research.

Learn more about the Dynamic42 Academy Organ-on-Chip Class

Learn the skills to integrate organ-on-chip technology into your lab work with the Dynamic42 Academy. If this resonates with you, this blog will help you to understand if our organ-on-chip class is for you. We will give you a deep dive into the reasons to attend our course, what we teach in the course, and what past participants have to say.

From lab to lecture: a comprehensive overview of international organ-on-chip courses

A comprehensive summary of available organ-on-chip courses, detailing the provider, content and location. Organ-on-chip technology is an amazing technique to model human, physiological mechanisms on a small scale without the use of animal models. If you as a researcher are versed in cell culture, learning how to create your own organ models is absolutely feasible in just a few months.

Review of the year 2023: Milestones, exciting developments and product innovations

We look back on 2023 – from significant milestones, groundbreaking developments and trusting partnerships to new faces in our team. We’ll take you with us as we review the past year.

Compound adsorption by soft polymer biochips and the consequences on preclinical research

In this article, we will discuss common issues observed when working with biochips made of PDMS, most commonly used alternatives, and desired properties for biochip materials. But most importantly, we will present alternative biochips showing low adsorptions rates but also unique biocompatibility for high grade drug screening.

Introduction to drug discovery and drug development

In this blog we will provide you with an introduction to the drug development process from target validation to post-market surveillance to give you a better understanding on how new drugs are being developed.

The faces of Dynamic42: Georg Machnik

As an expert in business development, Georg enriches our team at Dynamic42. With his creative approach and many years of experience in medical technology and project management, Georg is a valuable addition to our team.

Practicing contemporary science: Organ-on-Chip

Organ-on-Chip technology (OoC) has the potential to shape the future of drug research. It allows the simulation of human organs on a chip, enabling more reliable tests for drug development.

Liver-on-a-chip – Revolutionizing assessment of drug-induced liver injury

Summary of our work that established a human liver microphysiological model as an in vitro platform for the evaluation of drug-induced liver injury, published in Nature Scientific Reports. This case study sheds light on the effects of the known hepatotoxic antibiotic trovafloxacin and the commonly used analog levofloxacin on human liver tissue, using an innovative chip-based liver model.

The faces of Dynamic42: Thomas Sommermann

Lately Thomas Sommermann joined Dynamic42. Thomas is an experienced scientist in the field of immunology and shares our vision regarding the enormous potential of the organ-on-chip technology.

Transfer of innovation and knowledge: 3D Cell Culture Conference 2023

In April, our CEO Martin Raasch and our scientists Anne-Katrin Bothe and Tim Kaden attended the 3D Cell Culture Conference in Freiburg.

Improving people’s lives with innovative technologies: Dynamic42 receives funding from the iDEA-iTECH Award

Dynamic42 is one of the chosen companies and research groups receiving funding from of the Sanofi iDEA-iTECH Award.

5 years of Dynamic42: From milestone to milestone

Dynamic42 GmbH is celebrating its fifth anniversary this spring. The last few years have been characterised by continuous growth, professionalisation and forward-looking innovations.

The faces of Dynamic 42: Our Master’s students

Science is our passion. That’s why we invest in the next generation of scientists. Meet our Master’s students Sophie and Daria.

Future technology Organ-on-Chip

With the help of organ models, we are already increasing drug safety and advancing approaches for individualized medicine.

The faces of Dynamic42: Lab Manager Katja

Meet our Lab Manager Katja Graf: I am proud to be involved in developing and commercializing a pioneering technology such as organ-on-chip.

The faces of Dynamic42: Senior Scientist Rizwan

Senior Scientist Dr. Rizwan Rehimi joined Dynamic42 for a joint project with the Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Biotechnology at Heinrich Heine University.

Dynamic42 is a registered trademark

With the registration of Dynamic42 as a trademark, we are setting an example in the direction of future viability and growth.

Research, development, production: We continue to grow!

We recently celebrated our fourth company birthday. Time to look back and at the same time look forward with excitement to new developments.

Welcome to the team, Astrid and Mai!

We are looking forward to two new colleagues for our research and laboratory team!

Dynamic42 with “Research for the Future” at MEDICA 2021

At MEDICA, our Managing Director Dr. Martin Raasch presented a microphysiological lung model with integrated immune cells, which we have been working on since 2017.

We focus on quality: ISO 9001 Certification

The award underlines that we guarantee high quality standards in the development, production, and distribution of biochips as well as in the services of organ-on-chip models.

Creation an Organ-on-Chip Platform: How does our technology work?

With our organ-on-chip platform, chemical and toxicological tests can be carried out on human cell cultures.

3 years Dynamic42: How it started!

2021: Three years ago we started with Dynamic42! We look back on a successful time that was characterized by growth. Learn more about us!

Conference Report: WC11 2021

From August 23 to September 2, 2021, the online conference WC11 took place under the motto “3Rs in Transition: From Development to Application”. We report to you from the conference.

Our virtual trip to the USA

We want to take the plunge across the pond! We participated in the intensive workshop Step USA Virtual. It is a very successful!

Dr. Martin Raasch is new board member of the EUROoCS!

Congratulations to our managing director Dr. Martin Raasch!

Investor Days Thuringia 2021

We were happy that Dynamic42 received one of the coveted lecture places. Our managing directors presented Dynamic42 GmbH in a pitch. We were also represented with our digital trade fair stand in the Innovation Arena.

3D Cell Culture Conference

From May 5 to May 7, 2021, the online conference 3D Cell Culture took place around the latest scientific findings and current model innovations in the fields of synthetic biology, tumor research, 3D models and microphysiological systems. We were there!

International Day for the Abolition of Animal Testing

Organ-on-chip technology provides efficient and ethical methods for food and drug testing.

Our Biotech Laboratory

For Dynamic42, the biotech laboratory is the most important workplace. Attending to the World Laboratory Day, we would like to give you exclusive insights into our workplace.

Looking back on a successful year 2020 and outlook for 2021

2020 was characterized by growth. We closed a seven-digit financing round and expanded our team.

We are partner organization in the EUROoC!

What does it mean to work with organ-on-chip? What is 3R? Where are the opportunities and benefits for understanding human cellular mechanisms, modeling human diseases, and screening drugs?