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  NCATS Tissue Chips in Space-The UW Kidney Chip Experiences

  July 15, 2024

  

  In this “Behind the Papers” post, Edward Kelly, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, describes the challenges faced to modify the kidney MPS perfusion system from a terrestrial lab to the ISS-NL for two successful launches in 2019 (CRS-17) and 2022 (CRS-22) as well as the experimental results from CRS-17. Read the Post

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  Brain Computer Interface with Scott Imbrie

  July 12, 2024

  

  In this video, Scott Imbrie shares his experience being part of a study on spinal cord injuries and the use of brain computer interfaces. These important components were developed with academic researchers who first created the technology working with non-human primates. Please note, this video contains content that includes photos of living brain and surgical…

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  Changes to WaNPRC protocols, procedures following recent incidents

  June 20, 2024

  

  The University of Washington’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) was informed on Thursday of recent incidents at the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC), which have prompted changes to protocols and procedures to ensure high standards of animal welfare and research integrity. Pausing of incoming shipments – As of May, incoming shipments of…

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