Author Archives: Kyra Baricaua

The Xeno-Free Growth and Multilineage Differentiation of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells in VitroGel® Synthetic Hydrogels and RocketCell™ Media Systems

Poster-style abstract slide announcing #7730: The Xeno-Free Growth and Multilineage Differentiation of hiPSCs in VitroGel and RocketCell Media Systems; available July 09, 2026. Presented by Rick Cohen, Ph.D., TheWell Bioscience.

Authors: Rick Cohen, Ph.D., Kalhara Menikdiwela, Ph.D., John Huang, Ph.D. Abstract: Human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) offer a powerful launch point to study the cellular mechanisms of the developing embryo and the formation of organ systems. Further, they provide an invaluable tool for developing patient-specific models for studying disease processes and drug discovery. However, […]

See you at BIO International Convention 2026

Large banner advertising BIO 2026 conference: dotted multicolor human silhouette left, bold 'Let’s Meet at BIO 2026' headline, and a photo of a smiling man in a suit on the right.

Using TheWell Bioscience’s complete xeno-free 3D cell culture platform, we offer customized services that help reduce setup time, lower development costs, and accelerate your research. We work with your goals and budget to establish an optimized workflow, so you can focus on generating reliable and reproducible results. In addition, our scientists can work with you […]

Volumetric time-course analysis of chemotherapeutic dose-response in 3D hydrogel embedded cancer spheroids using VitroPrime™ 3D Culture and Imaging Plates together with CYTOQUBE light-sheet microplate cytometer

Poster title and workflow: volumetric 3D culture platform study of chemotherapy dose-response using VitroPrime plates and CYTOQUBE light-sheet system. (informative poster)

ABSTRACT Predicting drug efficacy in oncological microphysiological systems (MPS) requires high-resolution longitudinal tracking of cell death pathways within dense 3D architectures. Traditional confocal methods struggle with light attenuation and phototoxicity during multi-day imaging. We present an example of a semi-automated HTS workflow using a system that (1) maintains the in vivo cancer phenotype by growing […]

TheWell Bioscience Launches Universal Xeno-Free Organoid Medium to Standardize Workflows and Reduce Costs

Monmouth Junction, NJ — May 19, 2026 — TheWell Bioscience, a biotechnology pioneering advanced 3D cell culture technologies, today announced the launch of its RocketCell™ Organoid Xeno-Free Essential-Core Medium, a chemically defined, universal foundation medium designed to streamline organoid culture workflows while enhancing reproducibility, scalability, and cost efficiency.  As organoid models continue to expand across […]

Organoid Workflow without Animal-Based ECM

Hero banner for TheWell Bioscience announcing a reproducible, xeno-free organoid workflow without animal-based ECM, with lab vials and equipment on the right.

Batch-to-batch variability and difficult handling associated with animal-derived matrices like Matrigel remain persistent challenges in organoid research, affecting reproducibility, translatability, and scalability. At TheWell Bioscience, we’ve built a fully xeno-free, end-to-end ecosystem specifically designed to help researchers standardize and simplify organoid development without sacrificing performance. Key products for organoid culture

Anti-progestin therapy targets hallmarks of breast cancer risk through epithelial-stromal remodelling

Poster banner for a scientific talk titled 'Anti-progestin therapy targets hallmarks of breast cancer risk through epithelial-stromal remodelling' with author photo and university logos in a purple gradient backdrop.

Background The luminal progenitor (LP) population in the normal breast is under the control of paracrine progesterone signalling and likely represents the cell of origin of estrogen receptor negative (ER-) BC. Exogenous progestins, as contraception or menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT), increase the risk of ER- and ER+ BC. We sought to examine the effect […]

See you at MPS 2026!

Banner announcing 'We’re attending the 2026 MPS World Summit!' with The Well Bioscience logo and Booth 226 nearby.

Join us at Microphysiological Systems (MPS) World Summit 2026  from May 26-29, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center  Explore a more advanced and adaptable approach to cell culture with VitroGel® hydrogels, RocketCell™ media, CytoGrow™ growth factors, VitroPrime™ cultureware, and Cyto3D® analysis. Together, these integrated solutions enable reproducible and scalable workflows for organoids, xenografts, […]

AACR 2026 Highlights

Collage banner showing AACR 2026 highlights at The Well Bioscience, featuring conference posters, booths, and smiling attendees.

We were thrilled to welcome researchers from around the world to Booth #1941, where conversations centered on advancing cancer research through scalable, consistent, and clinically relevant models. A key highlight was the strong interest in our end-to-end xeno-free 3D cell culture platform—featuring VitroGel® hydrogels, RocketCell™ media, CytoGrow™ growth factors, VitroPrime™ cultureware, and Cyto3D® analysis. Built […]

Developing Robust Three-Dimensional Tumoroid Models with the VitroGel® Glioblastoma Xeno-Free EMT Kit

On-demand webinar banner about 3D tumor models with a large white title on the left and a green cell image on the right.

Learn how a xeno-free 3D platform enables controlled EMT Modeling and GBM tumoroid formation Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most aggressive form of brain cancer, remains highly challenging to treat, in part due to the protective effects of the blood–brain barrier. However, progress in developing effective therapies is also hindered by inadequate model systems that fail […]