3D Printed Models Create New Paths for Treating Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
In the battle against herpes simplex virus (HSV), 3D printing technology is offering a new approach to drug development by creating models of human skin. Current antiviral drugs often fall short because they cannot replicate the complexity of human tissue. To address this, Dr. Jia Zhu from the Fred Hutch Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, alongside biofabrication experts Dr. Ian Hayman and Dr. Tori Ellison, is using 3D printing to develop these models, enhancing the precision of virus studies.