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OrganoVIR Labs
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OrganoVIR Labs is a laboratory specializing in virus culture and human 2D and 3D organoid cultures for virology. OrganoVIR Labs uses human organoids to culture human picornaviruses, CMV, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2.
OrganoVIR Labs has officially transitioned away from Fetal Calf Serum (FCS) and embraced Panexin CD—a 100% animal-free serum alternative. This shift represents a huge step in embracing a future of animal-friendly and innovative science. 📢 Learn more here: tinyurl.com/mrkaw648 #animalfriendlyscience
OrganoVIR Labs Achieves Exciting Milestone: FCS-Free Transition with Panexin CD
OrganoVIR Labs has successfully transitioned away from FCS - replacing it with Panexin CD to Panexin CD (Chemically Defined), a fully animal-free serum.
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July 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🌟 Celebrating Women in Science: Meet Ikrame Aknouch! 🌟

We spotlight Ikrame—scientist, entrepreneur, advocate, and proud #OrganoVIRLabs alumna.

From OrganoVIR to Cerba Research, her journey inspires the next generation. 💬 Curious? Swipe to learn more!
February 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We’re thrilled to congratulate Adithya Sridhar on being appointed as a Principal Investigator (PI) by the Amsterdam Research Board! 🎉 This milestone recognizes his leadership and expertise. We’re proud of Adithya and can’t wait to see his groundbreaking contributions to science! 🚀👏 #OrganoVIRLabs
February 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
On Monday morning, Dasja Pajkrt joined an incredible lineup of experts at the Amsterdam Kinder Symposium masterclass at the historic De Waag in Amsterdam, where 6 young & upcoming researchers stepped into the spotlight, delivering pitches about their groundbreaking studies. #OrganoVIRLabs
January 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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#GUTVIBRATIONS is revolutionizing #OrganonChip tech with a user-friendly gut-brain axis model. This next-gen system, developed by Amsterdam UMC and 6 global partners, aims to advance virology, minimize animal testing, and save lives. This project is funded by the EU. More here: shorturl.at/HaqKj
Press Release: The Future of Life Science Research | GUTVIBRATIONS
GUTVIBRATIONS has launched its project to develop a new and easy-to-use human model system that will innovate complex Organ-on-Chip technology for virology.
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December 21, 2024 at 11:07 AM
The Friend or Foe Project, led by @k3wolthers.bsky.social explores bacteria-virus interactions in organoids. In collaboration with Wageningen Uni & RIVM, the team will leverage high-tech facilities to investigates if bacteria protect or aid viruses. More here: shorturl.at/N66Vk #Research #Innovation
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Bacteria: Friend or Foe? 🦠 This is the central question driving the Friend or Foe Project, led by Katja Wolthers, co-head of #OrganoVIRLabs. In collaboration…
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December 21, 2024 at 11:02 AM
As we reflect on #WorldAIDSDay 2024, we would like to spotlight a breakthrough in HIV research. For the past decade, our coodinator, Dasja Pajkrt have been using human organoids to study HIV, an innovation that brings us one step closer to ending HIV. Read more: shorturl.at/k9Nne #OrganoVIRLabs
Organoids for HIV Research: A Breakthrough in HIV Treatment and Prevention
As the world celebrates World AIDS Day, we took the opportunity to reflect on the global fight against HIV/AIDS.
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December 18, 2024 at 11:45 AM
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🧍 Skin models are key for drug testing and clinical solutions, but a “golden standard” is still missing. Our researchers at KTH & DTU used FN-silk to create advanced skin models, combining 3D networks for dermal support and nanomembranes for the epidermis. Read more: shorturl.at/RjeyK #GUTVIBRATIONS
Standalone single- and bi-layered human skin 3D models supported by recombinant silk feature native spatial organization - IOPscienceSearch
Standalone single- and bi-layered human skin 3D models supported by recombinant silk feature native spatial organization, Savvini Gkouma, Nayanika Bhalla, Solène Frapard, Alexander Jönsson, Hakan GÃ...
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December 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM
🎉 Join us in congratulating Giulia Moreni who was awarded the 2024 Hugo van Poelgeest Audience and Jury Award, winning a prize of €6,500 prize in recognition of her pioneering research and dedication to advancing human-based, animal-friendly models! Click here to read more: lnkd.in/e3Zd-Zph
Giulia Moreni Wins the 2024 Hugo van Poelgeest Award
On November 15th 2024, Giulia Moreni wins the jury and audience award of the 2024 Hugo van Poelgeest Award.
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December 11, 2024 at 10:20 AM
🚀 OrganoVIR Labs is now on Bluesky! 🌟 Follow us for the latest updates on our innovative research, cutting-edge organoid models, and our work in studying viruses and neuromuscular diseases.
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Human organoids as superior models for virus research | OrganoVIR Labs
OrganoVIR Labs, based in Amsterdam University Medical Centers is a laboratory expert on virus culture and human 2D and 3D organoids.
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December 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM