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Pioneering the Future of Biomedical Science: NAMs, NATs, and Core Collaboration at UNC
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom http://go.unc.edu/cores-zoom (Registration Required)
Speakers:
Scott T. Magness, PhD
Faculty Advisor, Advanced Analytics Core, EpCulture Services
Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, and Cell & Molecular Physiology
Adriana S. Beltran, PhD
Faculty Director, Human Pluripotent Cell Core
Breast Cancer Organoid Biobank
Associate Professor, Genetics
Description:
As biomedical research evolves, so do the tools and models we use to understand human health. Join us for an engaging webinar exploring how UNC’s core facilities are advancing the use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and New Approach Technologies (NATs) to reduce reliance on animal models and accelerate translational discovery.
Hear from two leading experts:
- Dr. Scott T. Magness, Faculty Advisor of the Advanced Analytics Core and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, and Cell & Molecular Physiology
- Dr. Adriana S. Beltran, Faculty Director of the Human Pluripotent Cell Core, Breast Cancer Organoid Biobank and Associate Professor of Genetics
They will share how their cores support cutting-edge research using organoids, iPSCs, and other human-relevant models, and how interdisciplinary collaboration is key to unlocking the full potential of NAMs and NATs.
This session is ideal for investigators interested in applying for the Fall 2025 Emerging Challenges in Biomedical Research (ECBR) pilot funding, or anyone seeking to integrate NAMs and NATs into their research with the support of UNC’s core infrastructure.