Scientists are increasingly lobbying for non-animal models for biomedical research, given that subtle genetic differences between humans and animals can lead to pronounced differences in disease severity. Advanced technologies such as organs-on-chips are showing potential to make biomedical research more human-relevant. Surat reports on a recent virtual event that initiated a dialogue on the possibilities and challenges of implementing human-relevant models and frameworks in India.

IndiaBioscience hosted an “India” session at the American Society for Cell Biology Meeting in San Francisco on December 17^th 2012 with the support of the International Affairs Committee to enable attendees learn about research, training, and other opportunities in India.