EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 32 MIN
Animal Free Labcast #33 - Professor Jens Schwamborn – Parkinson’s & Precision Medicine
This week, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies speak with Professor Jens Schwamborn about using midbrain organoids, 3D human brain models, to study Parkinson’s without animal testing. With Parkinson’s cases rising and current treatments limited, Jens explains how these models offer a more accurate and ethical alternative to animal research, paving the way for personalised, human-specific medicine.Poll of the Week: Do you think companies like Neuralink should stop testing brain devices on monkeys and focus on developing human-specific alternatives instead? Vote now on X, Facebook or Instagram! Have your say: Call 0208 054 9695 to share your thoughts. Support the cause: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyThanks for listening! Make sure you leave a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram to keep up to date on all things animal free research!
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This week, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies speak with Professor Jens Schwamborn about using midbrain organoids, 3D human brain models, to study Parkinson’s without animal testing. With Parkinson’s cases rising and current treatments limited, Jens explains how these models offer a more accurate and ethical alternative to animal research, paving the way for personalised, human-specific medicine. Poll of the Week: Do you think companies like Neuralink should stop testing brain devices on monkeys ...
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