Utrecht Advanced In Vitro Models Hub
How can the co-creation, application and valorisation of in vitro models using beyond state-of-the-art technologies be improved leading to the reduction of animal experimentation?

Many scientific discoveries are societally relevant and have market potential. Also, scientists are becoming more aware of the fact that in many cases, particularly with in vitro research, models in development have potential to replace or reduce animal experimentation. At the same time – also due to societal pressure and political ambitions – companies search for alternatives for animal experimentation. U-AIM is a “one-stop shop” where high potential in vitro models are being developed, validated and transitioned to stakeholders. Through a strong cooperation between scientists, students, regulators and industry, U-AIM aims to strongly reduce animal experimentation and increase market potential of innovative models.
News

22 November 2018
Fertilized embryos developed in an oviduct-on-a-chip resemble embryos produced in the natural situation.
Team leads
Collaboration partners
- Anecova
- Avantea
- Cherry Biotech
- Dutch Arthritis Foundation
- Dutch Cystic Fibrosis Association (NCFS)
- Dutch Kidney Foundation
- Dutch Society for the Replacement of Animal
Testing - Galapagos
- Genmab
- GSK
- Hubrecht Organoid Technology Foundation
- Intravacc
- LifeTec
- Micronit
- Mimetas
- Nutricia Research
- OECD
- Organovo
- ProQR
- RIVM
- Samenwerkende Gezondheidsfondsen
- Shell
- The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw)
- TNO