Andries van der Meer works on the development and application of organs-on-chips. There are three main themes in his work: organ-on-chip technology development, standardization, and implementation.
Organ-on-chip technology development
The ultimate goal is to build truly ‘microphysiological systems’ that are based on organ-on-chip technology. We aim to achieve this by developing organs-on-chips with more life-like engineered microenvironments, dynamic and responsive fluidics and materials, and integrated stem cell-derived human tissues.
Organ-on-chip technology standardization
The ultimate goal is to work towards truly ‘open hardware’ that has been designed and made available specifically so that others can copy, modify and use it. We aim to achieve this by working with other engineers in the field to arrive at common solutions to common challenges, incrementally working towards standardization and dissemination.
Organ-on-chip implementation
The ultimate goal is to replace animal testing as the undisputed number one tool in biomedical research. We aim to achieve this by actively collaborating with biomedical researchers, and also by working with researchers that specialize in engaging all stakeholders, including end-users, in early technology development.
