Invasion – Development of a novel device which can faithfully mimic the tumor microenvironment

Invasion – Development of a novel device which can faithfully mimic the tumor microenvironment


SECTOR
Healthcare Technology


TEAM MEMBERS

Paris A. Skourides, Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cyprus

Christodoulou Neophytos, PostDoc Researcher Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cyprus

Adonis Hadjigeorgiou, PhD Student Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cyprus

This project aims to develop and market a novel device that will significantly enhance research on metastasis and allow anti-metastatic drug screening via endpoint assays and large scale screens, and also be uniquely compatible with live imaging microscopy, which allows precise quantification of cancer cell metastatic behavior. This device will closely mimic several aspects of the tumor micro-environment far better than any existing assay or device found in the market or published literature.