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A Technology Development Center Uses Human-Based Models to Discover Potential Treatments for Fibrotic Diseases
October 9, 2026 - NCATS News
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
A multi-institute collaboration, including NCATS, is using human-based 3-D models, drug screening and AI to study fibrotic diseases and accelerate the identification of potential safe and efficacious treatments.
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The Complement-ARIE Program Aims to Create New Models That Mimic Human Biology
October 9, 2026 - NCATS News
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
NCATS helps shape NIH’s Complement-ARIE program, which advances human-based NAMs to improve drug development, regulatory approval and patient outcomes.
Read ArticleA New 3-D Skin Tissue Model Helps Identify Possible New Treatments for Herpes Simplex Virus
January 27, 2026 - NCATS News
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
The 3-D Tissue Bioprinting Program created a 3-D tissue model that mimics human skin to support an infectious disease study focused on identifying potential drug treatments for herpes simplex virus.
NIH Launches Organoid Development Center
September 26, 2025 - Media Coverage
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
NIH Establishes Nation's First Dedicated Organoid Development Center to Reduce Reliance on Animal Modeling
September 25, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
NIH Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Center
September 25, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
NIH’s $87 Million Nonanimal Testing Project
September 25, 2025 - Media Coverage
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
- Tissue Chip for Drug Screening
Turns Out, HSV Antivirals Are (and Aren’t) Skin-Deep
February 7, 2025 - Grantee/Partner News
- 3-D Tissue Bioprinting
- Assay Guidance Manual (AGM)