UC Irvine IGERT LifeChips Research Team Wins UCI Business Plan Competition

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:00:00 -0500

Primary Goal: Research Infrastructure This research team developed a device for circulating tumor cell (CTCs) detection and the isolation of live CTCs. This test will assist our nations’ doctors and oncologists in monitoring the development of cancer in patients and improve the timeliness of treatment. Secondary Goal: Learning This development of this device for circulating tumor cell (CTCs) detection and the isolation of live CTCs can lead to furthering our nations’ education in the prevention of cancer.