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NIH announces new initiative to prioritize human-based research technologies

By Hesperos | 6 May 2025 | Comments Off on NIH announces new initiative to prioritize human-based research technologies

“For decades, our biomedical research system has relied heavily on animal models. With this initiative, NIH is ushering in a new era of innovation… This human-based approach will accelerate innovation, improve healthcare outcomes, and deliver life-changing … Read More

Hesperos Wins ACC.25 Pitch Competition as FDA Unveils Plan to Move Beyond Animal Testing

By Hesperos | 1 May 2025 | Comments Off on Hesperos Wins ACC.25 Pitch Competition as FDA Unveils Plan to Move Beyond Animal Testing

“This impressive achievement underscores Hesperos’ innovative Human-on-a-Chip organ system technology that provides drug and (other medical product) developers more informative results about their products, more quickly and at lower cost than conventional animal testing.   This validation … Read More

Hesperos Publication Recognized as Top Viewed Article in Advanced Biology

By Hesperos | 1 May 2025 | Comments Off on Hesperos Publication Recognized as Top Viewed Article in Advanced Biology

Highlights Human IPSC-Derived PreBötC-Like Neurons and Development of an Opiate Overdose and Recovery Model, published in 2023 by Hesperos in Advanced Biology, has been recognized as a top viewed article in the journal. The study describes … Read More

FDA Announces Strategic Roadmap to Reduce Animal Testing in Preclinical Safety Studies

By Hesperos | 16 April 2025 | Comments Off on FDA Announces Strategic Roadmap to Reduce Animal Testing in Preclinical Safety Studies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a Roadmap to Reducing Animal Testing in Preclinical Safety Studies by leveraging more effective, human relevant methods including technologies like our Human-on-a-Chip! This exciting announcement outlines a 3-year strategic … Read More

Recap: Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting 2025

By Hesperos | 8 April 2025 | Comments Off on Recap: Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting 2025

Our team had the privilege of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting and ToxExpo 2025 March 16-20th.  SOT brought experts in the field of toxicology together for five days of scientific sessions, poster presentations, and … Read More

In Memoriam: Jeffrey M. Anderson, PhD

By Hesperos | 28 March 2025 | Comments Off on In Memoriam: Jeffrey M. Anderson, PhD

In loving memory of Jeffrey M. Anderson February 16, 1957 – March 1, 2025 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jeffrey M. Anderson, PhD. Dr. Anderson passed away on March 1, 2025, after … Read More

New Study with Vanda Pharmaceuticals Explores Personalized Treatment Development Using Human-on-a-Chip

By Hesperos | 12 March 2025 | Comments Off on New Study with Vanda Pharmaceuticals Explores Personalized Treatment Development Using Human-on-a-Chip

“[This] is a demonstration of how these novel technologies can be leveraged to develop a new treatment paradigm – moving away from the one-treatment-fits-all perspective and towards the development of personalized medicines,” Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, M.D., … Read More