3D Printed Tumors Make Cancer Drug Testing More Accessible for Doctors
Alyson Wyers — April 29, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: drexel.edu & fastcodesign
We could finally cure cancer with these 3D printed tumors. Using a three dimensional printer, doctors can print live tumors, which could revolutionize the way health care professionals treat the often fatal disease. Currently, cancer is being treated using two dimensional petri dishes.
This technology comes from Dr. Wei Sun and his team at Drexel University in Philadelphia. According to Sun, there is an enormous difference between trying to treat something in two dimensions rather than three. This is the reason why new cancer drugs are so expensive to test. 3D printed tumors are bio-fabricated using a combination of cancerous and healthy materials, which will make testing easier.
Sun's technology also allows for more individualized treatment as 3D printed tumors are unique to the patient.
This technology comes from Dr. Wei Sun and his team at Drexel University in Philadelphia. According to Sun, there is an enormous difference between trying to treat something in two dimensions rather than three. This is the reason why new cancer drugs are so expensive to test. 3D printed tumors are bio-fabricated using a combination of cancerous and healthy materials, which will make testing easier.
Sun's technology also allows for more individualized treatment as 3D printed tumors are unique to the patient.
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1. 3D Printed Tumors - The technology of printing live 3D tumors could create opportunities for further development of personalized medicine.
2. Biofabrication for Cancer Treatment - The use of biofabricated 3D printed tumors in cancer drug testing could lead to the development of more affordable treatments.
3. Individualized Cancer Treatment - The ability to 3D print tumors unique to a patient could disrupt the current one-size-fits-all approach to cancer treatment.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceuticals - Using 3D printed tumors for drug testing could revolutionize the way new cancer drugs are developed and tested.
2. Medical Devices - The development of 3D printed tumors could lead to the creation of new medical devices for personalized cancer treatment.
3. Biotechnology - The biofabrication of 3D printed tumors could be a disruptive innovation for the biotechnology industry in the development of cancer treatments and therapies.
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