The challenge: Build microfluidic devices that can keep cells alive in a setting that mimics specific organs or tissues, and incorporate biosensors to measure the cells’ physiology. The goal: Mimic diseases and test drug responses that … Read More
For the second year in a row, SLAS Technology has chosen the article “TEER Measurement Techniques for In Vitro Barrier Model Systems”, co-authored by Dr. Hickman and Dr. Shuler, for the 2018 SLAS Technology Authors Choice Award. This award reflecting … Read More
Hesperos President Dr. Mike Shuler has won the 2018 Biotechnology and Bioengineering Gaden Award! The Gaden Award is named in honor of Elmer L. Gaden, Jr., the founding editor of Biotechnology & Bioengineering, and is given … Read More
Congratulations to Dr. Shuler for winning the 2018 BMES SMBE Shu Chien Acheivement Award! The BioMedical Engineering Society (BMES) Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE) Shu Chien Achievement Award was established in 2014 through an endowment by … Read More
Hesperos president Michael Shuler first coined the term “animal-on-a-chip” (and now “human-on-a-chip”) back in 1990. Starting as part of his research to define the multidisciplinary field, human-on-a-chip systems are quickly becoming an industry destined drastically reduce … Read More
Congratulations to Dr. James J. Hickman and Dr. Michael L. Shuler on being recognized for their publication in the JALA paper entitled “TEER Measurement Techniques for In Vitro Barrier Model Systems”. They are to be honored … Read More
The result of 3-year collaboration between L’Oréal and Hesperos scientists has been published in Nature Scientific Reports: “Multi-organ toxicity demonstration in a functional in vitro system composed of four organs.” KEY TECHNOLOGIES: CELLULAR ENGINEERING AND MICROFLUIDICSA functional, in … Read More
NEWS RELEASE Hesperos Scientists Awarded International Prize for Accurate New Alternative to Animal Testing of Pharmaceuticals ORLANDO, Fla. — Hesperos Inc., utilizing technology developed by UCF and Cornell University scientists to enable a more accurate way to … Read More
Under a sunset stroked sky in front of the University of Central Florida’s main administration building, university leaders celebrated the common traits of tenacity, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence that UCF’s top grant earning researchers … Read More
Dr. We are pleased to announce Dr. Torston Hoffmann joining the Hesperos team as Senior Consultant for Drug Discovery. Dr. Hoffmann is currently the Chief Scientific Officer for Proteros biostructures in Munich, Germany. He is the … Read More