The Essential Guide To Organoids In Drug Discovery

The ability of three-dimensional (3D) organoids to self-organize and mimic functional organ cell types has helped to drive advancements in the fields of cancer research, neurobiology, stem cell research, and drug discovery. The recent and rapid developments in advanced cell technologies, and the desire to create models that closely resemble the in vivo tissue, has placed organoids at the forefront of disease modeling and drug discovery.

The potential role of organoids in innovative precision, translational, and regenerative medicine, is worth further exploration. What defines an organoid? And what are the applications best suited to 3D organoids?