The MiCO Platform project (2020-2023) developed miniaturized controlled neuronal organoids, MiCOs, generated from human stem cells. These minibrains mimic either the fore-, mid- or hindbrain of their larger human counterparts. There are many advantages of the micro brains - for instance they are:
The microbrains can model neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or ALS and the above mentioned qualities make them ideal for reproducing results in e.g., drug candidate screenings.
Below, you can watch a video recorded at the beginning of the MiCO Platform project, which describes the project's aim. You can also read an article on the output of the project and you can find lists of project participants and articles published by the MiCO Platform team.
We unite right minds from industry and academia so that they can jointly create need-driven research projects - and pave the way for innovative new treatments in the future. Through competitive funding calls, we fund the best projects ideas. Although companies cannot receive funding, it is free of charge to join.
The 5-year platform is sponsored by the Novo Nordisk Foundation with 180 M DKK from 2024-2028.
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