LIVE FROM SUPPLIERS’ DAY EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS Advanced 3D In Vitro Tissue Models BY MatTek Corporation
10 May 2016
SUPPLIERS’ DAY EDUCATION SESSION DETAILS
Wednesday – May 11, 2016
2:25 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Advanced 3D In Vitro Tissue Models Offer Valuable Insight into Product Safety
Alex Armento – MatTek Corporation
Advancements in tissue engineering combined with a greater understanding of basic human skin biology have driven the development of highly predictive in vitro test methods. 3D in vitro skin models can be used to evaluate standard toxicity endpoints (irritancy, corrosion, sensitization, etc.) in addition to ever more complex product safety questions, including elucidation of the molecular mechanisms driving skin toxicity. This presentation will provide a current overview of both the advantages and limitations that 3D tissue models offer for the development of skin care products and outline product development strategies utilizing commercially available 3D tissue models.
Biography
Alex Armento is the Director of Business Development at MatTek Corporation, an in vitro assay development and tissue engineering firm. He joined MatTek in 2008 and has since supported the development and implementation of in vitro safety and efficacy test methods for chemical, cosmetic, personal care, and pharmaceutical organizations.
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