Dementia Researcher Blogs17 Elo 2023

Dr Yvonne Couch - Organ-On-Chip and Organoid Technologies

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.

Yvonne provides a comprehensive overview of Organ-On-Chip and Organoid Technologies. Focusing on her work with blood-brain barrier cells, she explains their growth in 3D using innovative devices. She delves into the history of these techniques, their relevance to dementia research, and the evolution of cell culture. She highlights microfluidics' impact, introducing the concept of "organ-on-chip," and touches on recent breakthroughs in organoid research. Her blog encourages researchers to consider cellular interactions and leverage these tools for transformative insights.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-organ-on-chip-and-organoid-technologies/

Dr Yvonne Couch is an Alzheimer's Research UK Fellow and Associate Professor at the University of Oxford. Yvonne studies the role of extracellular vesicles and their role in changing the function of the vasculature after stroke, aiming to discover why the prevalence of dementia after stroke is three times higher than the average. It is her passion for problem solving and love of science that drives her, in advancing our knowledge of disease. Yvonne writes about her work, academic life, and careers as she takes a new road into independent research @dr_yvonne_couch

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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