NIA FUNDED OBATALA SCIENCES: DRIVING DIVERSITY IN RESEARCH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ADVANCING REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
2024
Advancing Diversity in Regenerative Medicine Research
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Author Information
Author(s): Frazier Trivia
Primary Institution: Obatala Sciences, Inc.
Conclusion
Obatala Sciences has developed a new hydrogel for more accurate modeling of human fat tissue, promoting diversity in research and entrepreneurship in biotechnology.
Supporting Evidence
- Obatala Sciences developed the first human-derived hydrogel for cell culture.
- The hydrogel can be used in organ-on-a-chip models.
- Obatala Sciences raised $3 million in Series A investments in 2022.
- The company promotes diversity in the study of obesity and diabetes.
Takeaway
Obatala Sciences created a special gel to help scientists study human fat better, and they want to help more diverse students get into biotech jobs.
Participant Demographics
Diverse regional student population in Southeast Louisiana.
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