In the article “Modeling Preeclampsia: From 2D Cultures to Placenta-on-a-Chip Technologies,” Russian scientists have presented an overview of modern cellular models of preeclampsia—a dangerous pregnancy complication. The study covers two-dimensional and three-dimensional cultures, as well as advanced placenta-on-a-chip microfluidic technologies, allowing the examination of pathological mechanisms at the cellular level. The paper highlights the potential of CRISPR-Cas9 and personalized models for developing new diagnostic and therapeutic methods for preeclampsia. These advancements open prospects for more precise early diagnosis of preeclampsia and the creation of effective treatment strategies.

The Moscow Young Scientists Club was established as part of the "At the Center of Science" project, organized by the Center for Pedagogical Excellence with funding from the Moscow Department of Education and Science.

This project, organized by the Moscow Department of Education and Science with the support of the Center for Pedagogical Excellence and other institutions, includes lectures, workshops, and educational intensives featuring science communicators and leading scientists from across Russia.

During the session “Microfluidic Technologies: Will Organ-on-Chip Replace In Vivo Studies?”, Evgeny Knyazev presented the laboratory’s research projects, including:
Development of an in vitro intestine-on-a-chip model with physiologic permeability characteristics;
RSF grant project: Microfluidic placenta-on-a-chip model for the study of preeclampsia.