Susanne Braum

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Susanne Braum is a pioneer in the advancement of three-dimensional cell culture technologies for drug development. Her primary research focuses on bridging the critical gap between traditional 2D cell assays and more physiologically relevant 3D environments. Braum’s most notable contribution is her work on the automation of 3D cell culture using chemically defined hydrogels, a breakthrough that addresses a key bottleneck in high-throughput screening. By demonstrating that cells cultured in these defined 3D matrices exhibit more in vivo-like behavior, her research has provided a scalable, reproducible platform for early-stage drug discovery. Her seminal 2013 paper on this topic, which has garnered 28 citations, serves as a foundational reference for labs seeking to integrate 3D techniques into automated workflows. Braum’s work is particularly impactful for researchers aiming to reduce reliance on animal models and improve the predictive power of cell-based assays. Through her efforts, she has helped pave the way for more efficient, human-relevant drug screening, making her a respected voice in the fields of biomaterials and tissue engineering.