Comparative research models are indispensable in wound healing research to evaluate new treatments of chronic wounds. Consequently, studies need to exhibit equivalent basic prerequisites and be conducted on similar wounds. This is why a team of researchers is working on an automated process to place standardized wounds in skin models. The ARTcut (artificial tissue cutter) – a development by the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research – is the result of this work. In this interview with MEDICA.de, Dr. Jörn Probst explains how this device is able to improve wound healing research. Dr. Probst, what idea is behind the ARTcut development? Jörn Probst: The big vision behind such in vitro skin models is the “3R principle“ by Russel and Burch. The Rs stand for replacement, reduction and refinement. The idea here is to reduce animal experiments...
Read more in the interview: http://www.medica-tradefair.com/Interview_Probst_ARTcut_08_2014_EN