Sirius University of Science and Technology is developing an innovative technology to create three-dimensional cellular models of tumors, aimed at enhancing oncological research. According to information from the press service of the federal territory, this model is designed to replicate the real conditions under which metastatic processes develop.
Metastasis, the spread of cancer cells throughout the body leading to secondary tumor foci, is a key cause of death in 90% of oncological cases. The three-dimensional model being developed at Sirius will not only simulate the tumor itself but also its microenvironment,
functioning as an experimental platform for comprehensive testing of anticancer drugs. The research team plans to utilize this model to optimize the penetration of immune cells into tumor tissue, potentially increasing the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments.
Anna Nushtaeva, head of the Sirius University Youth Research Group, emphasizes that using such models will significantly reduce the number of experiments involving laboratory animals in cancer research. This project is being implemented with support from the Sirius Federal Territory grant competition.
