The research focuses on human 3D organ models, such as organoids – three-dimensional tissue models grown from stem cells – or bioprinting – three-dimensional printed tissue. The aim of the EC3R is to develop robust biomedical models that deliver reproducible results across laboratories. The Einstein Center 3R places great importance on networking: in addition to collaborations between the individual research projects on the lungs, heart, brain, neuromuscular junction, liver and intestine, there are links via two cross-sectional projects that deal with quality aspects. In July, collaboration will begin with a new group that aims to develop a special organ-on-a-chip model for the investigation of vascular diseases.

The Einstein Center 3R brings together expertise from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Technische Universität Berlin and was established in close cooperation with the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité, the Max Delbrück Center, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment and the Robert Koch Institute. The center will be funded by the Einstein Foundation Berlin with approximately 2.4 million euros until December 31, 2026.