Marissa Russo

Marissa Russo, a STAT fellow and PhD candidate at the Mayo Clinic focusing on glioblastoma, joins to delve into the hotly debated topic of alternatives to animal testing. She explores the innovative methodologies like organ-on-chip models and the push from the FDA and NIH towards more humane research practices. The conversation also touches on the complexities of these new approaches and the challenges in ensuring their reliability. Additionally, insights on the shifting landscape of mRNA technology add to the discussion's depth.