Stanford Muscle-on-Chip (Research Funding)
Funding Details
Awarder
RSS - feeds.arstechnica.com
Date Award
August 2, 2024
Vertical
Regenerative Medicine
Funding URL
View Funding Page
Company Info
Traction
The research has led to proof-of-concept drug screening tests on the ISS, with plans for further experiments in simulated microgravity conditions on Earth.
Organizations Involved
International Space Station, Stanford University
Founders
Ngan F. Huang
Market
Space Research
Location
Stanford, CA, US
Company Description

The Stanford University research team specializes in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, focusing on the effects of microgravity on human muscle cells. Their innovative muscle-on-chip systems are designed to study muscle atrophy and aging processes in a microgravity environment, with the goal of developing drugs to counteract muscle loss during space missions.

Links
Back to HomeBack to Regenerative Medicine DealsView Funding Announcement