Researchers from Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and the Leiden-based biotech company Ncardia have joined forces to develop a new platform that enables the automated production of 3D cardiac microtissues. Using this platform, large numbers of drugs can be tested quickly, reliably, and efficiently for their effects on the heart, supporting both drug discovery and cardiac safety testing.
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Specialized centers
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) has several specialized centers. Here the knowledge and expertise of multiple departments come together for the best possible care. Information in Dutch.
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Data driven healthcare & AI
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Read more (in Dutch)Regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine refers to innovative treatments aimed at function repair in damaged cells, tissues and organs.
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