Gastro-enterology

Macrophages

Integrating immune cells to organoids opens doors for viral research

Scientists at Erasmus MC have succeeded in adding immune cells to organoids of the intestine and liver. This makes these mini-organs even more suitable for research into viral diseases, without the need for laboratory animals.

Oncology

Hepatitis B research with liver organoids shows: first signs of liver cancer visible at an early stage

Organoids made from liver tissue of patients with chronic hepatitis B already show the first molecular signs of liver cancer. This has been demonstrated by scientists at Erasmus MC and the the Hubrecht Organoid Technology (HUB).