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Breathing New Life into Toxicology: Human-Relevant Models in Action

Breathing New Life into Toxicology: Human-Relevant Models in Action

Update: 2025-12-16
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What if we could predict how chemicals affect human lungs without using animals? In this episode of Sounds of Science, Mary McElroy, Head of Discovery Toxicology and Pharmacology at Charles River, joins us to explore a groundbreaking collaboration with MatTek Life Sciences. Together, they’re pioneering human-relevant, non-animal models that could revolutionize inhalation toxicology. From 3D lung tissues to computational dosimetry, discover how science is catching its breath and moving toward a safer, more ethical future.

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Breathing New Life into Toxicology: Human-Relevant Models in Action

Breathing New Life into Toxicology: Human-Relevant Models in Action

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