1. Please provide a short summary of your research, project or technology.
In Queensland, one in two men and one in two women will develop cancer in their lifetime. Traditional methods for cancer research use cells grown on a two-dimensional surface, such as plastic or glass, which does not replicate human biology because humans are not two-dimensional. I am developing new three-dimensional technologies for cancer research, using cancer cells grown inside of a jelly-like material (a hydrogel). These three-dimensional models are like “mini-tissues”, that are able to provide a more realistic environment for researchers to study cancer. This research will benefit Queensland by placing it at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer research technologies, and by providing a new method for drug companies to test new cancer treatments. This could lead to a greater speed to market, greater drug accuracy in humans, and will reduce drug testing in animals. These three-dimensional “mini-tissues” open the way for a new generation of cancer research.
Comments
Laura is a National Breast Cancer Foundation Research Fellow at the Queensland University of Technology.
Makrina Totsika
Excellent approach Laura and team. Best of luck with your research!
Carol Richter
Great idea.
Christopher Haggarty-Weir
Very cool!
Yabalu Abacha
Good luck!
Debra Allen
Great job, good luck ??
indiraprasadam indiraprasadam
Good luck Laura ??
Brittany Alysha
Good luck Laura and thanks for sending the link through Maria!
cecile francis
Good Luck Laura!
Jeremy B
Keep up the good work Laura!
Laura Bray
Thank you everyone for your votes and kind comments so far! :-)
Jennifer Allen
Well done LAura. We are both proud of your achievements.
Anita Maartens
Good luck, Laura!