Summary:
- Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a "lab-on-a-chip" platform that successfully mimics the complex process of cancer metastasis, specifically how tumor cells intravasate into the bloodstream.
- The device utilizes a microfluidic system to recreate the tumor microenvironment, allowing scientists to observe how cancer cells interact with the vascular wall and providing a controlled environment for testing potential anti-metastatic drug therapies.