MicroTex at the Patient and Public Involvement Conference
This week, members of the MicroTex team—including our PPIE Lead, Project Manager, and public contributors—attended the Patient and Public Involvement conference at the University of Stirling. The event brought together PPI partners, professionals, researchers, and...
Reflections from Our First Internal Training Day
Reflections from Our First Internal Training Day Today, the MicroTex team came together for our first internal training day — a focused session designed to align our scientific, regulatory, clinical, and patient partnership perspectives. The programme covered the...
MicroTex Meets Aravind: Expanding the Future of Ophthalmic Technologies
Madurai, India — 24–26 November 2025 In late November, members of the MicroTex team travelled to India to spend time with colleagues at Aravind Eye Care System (AECS), one of the world’s most impactful and forward-thinking eye care organisations. The visit aimed to...
UK Roadmap for Alternative Testing Methods: What it means for MicroTex
The UK government has unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at accelerating the phase-out of animal testing in favour of novel alternative methods. Backed by significant funding and clear regulatory commitments, the roadmap supports research into organ-on-a-chip...