The Englander Institute for Precision Medicine (EIPM) has developed unique models to study cancer in its laboratories, such as growing mini tumors called ‘organoids’.
Human cancer tissue that is grown into organoids in the laboratory could be used to test drug responses and to personalize therapy.
Organoids can be made to resemble organs or tissues such as gut, kidney, pancreas, liver, breast, prostate, and even brain tissue, all complete with accurate micro-anatomy.
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