FROM CHIP TO CHICK - Novel models to bridge in vitro and in vivo kidney research
Murillo Bernardi
What did you research during your PhD?
“My PhD focused on developing complementary in vitro and in vivo models to study kidney function and regeneration. I combined organ-on-chip technology with the chicken chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model to better mimic human kidney physiology and to investigate how drugs can cause acute kidney injury. Together, these models help bridge the gap between traditional cell culture and animal studies and offer more predictive tools for kidney research."
How do you look back on your time in Utrecht?
“I look back on my time in Utrecht with a lot of gratitude. The UMC Utrecht and RMU gave me the chance to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, surrounded by people who were generous with their expertise and time. It was a period of steep learning, scientific growth, and very good memories, both inside and outside the lab.”
What are your plans after this?
“I will continue my work at Mimetas as a Scientist, focusing on developing advanced kidney models for drug screening and disease research. My goal is to keep contributing to more predictive and human-relevant approaches in nephrology.”