7H: Biomaterials for In Vitro Models of Disease 2 

This session is dedicated to biomaterials used in the fabrication of in vitro disease models and will highlight cutting-edge strategies for replicating pathological conditions outside the human body. Topics will include the use of biomaterials in the development of organoids, microphysiological systems, and hydrogels for 3D cell culture. The session will explore their applications in studying disease mechanisms, drug testing, and recent advancements in leveraging these platforms for personalized medicine and therapeutic development.

Invited Speaker:
Melissa Kemp
Georgia Institute of Technology
Talkt Title: Computational approaches for analyzing spatial metabolomics of in vitro systems

Moderators:

Silviya Zustiak, Ph.D
Professor and Associate Chair; Co-Director, Institute of Drug and Biotherapeutic Innovation at SLU
Biomedical Engineering
Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology
Saint Louis University

Kyle Lampe
Associate Professor, Chemical EngineeringAssociate Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience
The University of Virginia