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Systemic Bio Closes, but Founder Taci Pereira’s Mission Continues

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Systemic Bio, a subsidiary of 3D Systems focused on bioprinted tissue models for drug development, has shut down. Founder Taci Pereira shared the closure in a heartfelt blog post, emphasizing that her mission to innovate in 3D bioprinting continues. Pereira's journey, driven by personal loss and a commitment to fighting disease, led to the creation of Systemic Bio, which aimed to revolutionize bioprinting for drug discovery. Despite the closure, Pereira remains dedicated to advancing healthcare technologies and pursuing her vision beyond this chapter.

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