A little bit about us...
We are passionate about advancing medical science, reducing and replacing animals used in research, and supporting the innovative researchers and technologies that enable this. In such a rapidly advancing and transformative area of science, we believe communication and a strong network are essential for informed decisions and discoveries.
OrganoidSpheroid launched
Website created to share innovative 3D biology, organoid, spheroid, organ-on-a-chip and NAM research news, papers, technologies and content. This became WORC.Community.
The first WORD+ event- Online
The first World Organoid Research Day brought together international organoid, organ-on-a-chip and NAM researchers for twelve hours of talks and live questions, with more than 3,000 registrations.
WORD+ 1st in-person event
Time to get together! Welcomed >300 Researchers to Cambridge. Three days of insightful talks and engaging discussion and our first classroom training session.
WORC.Community launched
Built to bring researchers together, support joined-up thinking and help create lasting connections across the community.
Community. Connections. Collaboration.
WORC continues to develop practical tools, research resources, WORD+ events and opportunities for the global community. FREE Join to access new Training Tools and more...
“I'm really glad I could connect with researchers involved in tackling so many issues in medicine from across the world. The friendliness & outstanding organization was second-to-none.Southampton University, UK & Comprehensive Cancer Center François Baclesse, France
“Energising cutting edge organoid and organ-on-a-chip science from across the globe. It is truly one that feels most connected out of many other conferences.AstraZeneca & GSK, Sweden & UK.
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