Research project
Toward blood brain barrier development in assembloids
- Start date: 1 February 2024
- End date: 1 February 2025
- Value: £200,000
- Primary investigator: Dr Heiko Wurdak
- Co-investigators: Dr Mihaela Lorger, Mr Ryan K Mathew
Description
Generating ‘BBB assembloids’ from stem cells, this project aims to uncover new insights into human blood-brain barrier development and function by combining self-organising brain, cardiac, and vascular tissues in a dish.