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  "id": 15901332,
  "title": "The Organoid Odyssey: A Glimpse Into the Past, Present, and Future of hPSC-Derived 3D Models",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/the-organoid-odyssey-a-glimpse-into-the-past-present-and-future-of",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-21T14:19:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GEN Biotechnology",
    "slug": "gen-biotechnology",
    "url": "https://www.genengnews.com/multimedia/webinars/the-organoid-odyssey-a-glimpse-into-the-past-present-and-future-of-hpsc-derived-3d-models/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Organoid Odyssey: A Glimpse Into the Past, Present, and Future of hPSC-Derived 3D Models\n\nOn December 3, 2026, an expert panel will gather for a GEN webinar to delve into the evolution of human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived organoids. The webinar will showcase how these 3D models have become a novel approach methodology (NAM) in research, offering insights into human development, disease mechanisms, and individual responses to treatments. Arati Naveen, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, will be the featured speaker.\n\nOver the past 20 years, substantial progress has been made in stem cell reprogramming, directed differentiation, and three-dimensional culturing techniques. These advancements have led to the creation of organoid models for a wide array of tissues, including the brain, retina, heart, lung, intestine, liver, pancreas, kidney, and beyond. The webinar will explore the challenges faced by organoid models, such as tissue maturation, vascularization, reproducibility, and scalability, and the innovative solutions being pursued to overcome these obstacles.\n\nOne intriguing aspect of organoid research highlighted in the webinar is the potential impact of microgravity on organoid performance. The panelists will discuss how harnessing microgravity can bolster organoid development and contribute to the wider acceptance of organoids as powerful NAMs in biomedical research. A live Q&A session will follow the presentation, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the expert panelist and ask questions about the fascinating world of organoid research.",
  "summary": "In this GEN webinar, our expert speaker, Arati Naveen, PhD, will trace the foundational discoveries that shaped organoid technology as a new approach methodology (NAM), while highlighting pioneering contributions and contemporary advances. The post The Organoid Odyssey: A Glimpse Into the Past, Present, and Future of hPSC-Derived 3D Models appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and…",
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