Elizabeth Prince, a professor of chemical engineering at the University of Waterloo, used synthetic hydrogels to grow miniature tumor organoids derived from donor tumors. This makes it possible to test the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs on miniature organoids before using the treatment in patients, opening up the possibility of personalized treatment.
Professor Prince is also developing injectable biomimetic hydrogels for drug delivery and regenerative techniques aimed at repairing damaged heart tissue after a heart attack. His team uses nanoparticles and polymers to create materials with nanofibrous structures that closely mimic human tissue.
Source: Ferra
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