Step by Step towards Organ-on-Chip
Insights into the BOGY internship
What does modern research look like, and how can its findings be communicated in an accessible way? During her one-week school internship in 10th grade, part of the career and study orientation program (BOGY), Anna explored these very questions at the 3R Center Tübingen. Over the course of the week, she dived into the world of biomedical research and science communication.
From Tissue to Organ-on-Chip
In the laboratory, Anna observed the entire development process of an Organ-on-Chip model, from tissue extraction to completion of the experiment. She watched how cells are isolated from tissue and cultivated in cell culture. She learned how these cells are introduced into microfluidic chips to replicate physiological environments and processes.
“I can well imagine working in the field of natural sciences in the future.”
Science Communication
Research alone is not enough – it also needs to be communicated effectively. A central part of Anna’s internship was therefore addressing one key question: How can science be communicated in a way that everyone can understand?
In a writing and photography workshop, Anna practiced presenting scientific content in a clear and accessible way. A personal highlight was her photo project documenting the construction of an Organ-on-Chip model. But Anna did more than just stand behind the camera. She assembled the chip herself, and in her visual guide, she shows how complex research unfolds in practical steps. Step by step, an Organ-on-Chip takes shape.
