Screening 3D Brain Cell Cultures for Drug Discovery New
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This webinar will be hosted live and available on-demand
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
11:30 am – 1:00 PM
Advancing neurological disorder research requires model systems that more accurately reflect the human brain. 3D cell cultures, such as organoids and spheroids, have emerged as game-changers by better recapitulating the brain’s complex structure and function. These models open the door for high-throughput drug screening and the development of novel therapeutic strategies.
In this webinar brought to you by The ScientistCathryn Haigh and Lena Smirnova will discuss how cutting-edge 3D brain cell culture models advance their understanding of neurological disorders and accelerate drug discovery.
Topics to be covered
- Developing a prion-infected human cerebral organoid model to improve therapeutic development for prion diseases
- Applying brain microphysiological systems with translational potential to investigate complex neurobiological processes, including metal-induced synaptic changes
Cathryn Haigh, PhD |
| Lena Smirnova, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Environmental Health and Engineering Johns Hopkins University |
