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New NIH-funded Center Could Soon Reduce the Need for Pharmaceutical Trials on Animals

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Rochester is one of four NIH-sponsored centers that aims to produce tissue-on-chip devices as FDA-qualified drug development tools. The center aims to develop five Food and Drug Administration–qualified drug development tools related to study barrier functions in disease—interfaces in tissue that are critical for the progression of infection, cancer, and many autoimmune disorders.

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Best Eczema Treatments for Winter

Thursday, January 4, 2024

The cold, dry air and indoor heating can wreak havoc on sensitive skin, especially for those with hand or facial eczema. Lisa Beck, M.D., professor of Dermatology and eczema specialist, shares a few tips for eczema patients looking to keep the winter woes at bay.

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