Organoid Sciences, a biotech company that specializes in organ analog models (or organoids), held a webinar for the first time, opening a new chapter of its new drug development program. Organoid Sciences hosted a webinar on “an organoid-based platform that boosts chances of success of new drug development” online on the 29th of October.
At this webinar, Ji Hyo Kim, head of the new drug development team, gave a lecture under the topic of “the introduction of an organoid-based evaluation model.” She introduced the usage of organoids and the need for a clinical prediction models during the development process of new drugs.
Organoid Sciences is being recognized for its unique technology in organoid-based regenerative treatment.
A good example is the development of the intestines, salivary glands, and uterine organoids using 'ATORM,' an organoid culture platform. It addresses fundamental problems by overcoming limitations of existing regenerative treatments for certain difficult-to-treat diseases. It was certified as a high-tech product by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and chosen as an inter-ministerial regenerative medical technology development project proving its technological prowess.
Before the event, CEO Jongman Yoo said, “quick decision-making and higher chances of success are important when developing new a drug. I hope we would be able to provide information about the unique technology of Organoid Sciences at this webinar.”
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Source: Pangyo Techno Valley Official Newsroom
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