by robbie ianson price | Jul 7, 2025 | Funded Projects
BACKGROUND Scientists frequently use genetically modified animals in basic and applied research. They often combine multiple genetic modifications requiring complex breeding schemes. Some of the surplus animals that do not carry the required traits cannot be...
by robbie ianson price | Jul 7, 2025 | Funded Projects
BACKGROUND Surgery training on live animal is a controversial subject. While it is prohibited in Switzerland, surgical training on live animal is performed in many other countries. This practice is supported by several scientific publications as well as by the...
by robbie ianson price | Jul 4, 2025 | Funded Projects
HIGHLIGHTS All human cell types originate from a single fertilized egg. Understanding how these diverse cells emerge during development can help scientists recreate specific cell types in the lab for use in medicine, such as tissue repair and regeneration. Studying...
by robbie ianson price | Jul 4, 2025 | Funded Projects
BACKGROUND In our laboratory, we are using the intratracheal instillation of chemicals (FITC and Bleomycin) or particles (e.g, asbestos and silica dust) to induce lung fibrosis or lung inflammation in mice. This procedure is a well-known surgical act, used by the...
by robbie ianson price | May 22, 2025 | News
The Pint of Science has had huge success in reaching the public with science for many years and we were delighted to host evenings of the 3Rs presentations and discussion in Bern and Geneva in May 2025. In Bern we were welcomed to Kramer Keller to present each of the...
