massachusetts institute of technology

Metastasis

A different view of cancer cells
A different view of cancer cells
April 22, 2013
New study measures physical changes in tumor cells as they become metastatic.
Also labeled: Biological engineering, Cancer, Koch Institute, Graduate, postdoctoral
Professor Roger Kamm visualizes sneaky tumor cells with 3-D assay
Professor Roger Kamm visualizes sneaky tumor cells with 3-D assay
December 26, 2012
Kamm is studying the mechanics of metastasis, the process of cancer-cell migration from one location in the body to another and the cause of more than 90 percent of cancer deaths.
Also labeled: Biological engineering, Biology, Microfluidics, Cancer, Health, Mechanical engineering, Tumors, Cells, Bioengineering and biotechnology, Faculty, Graduate, postdoctoral, Research
How cancer cells break free from tumors
How cancer cells break free from tumors
October 9, 2012
New MIT study identifies adhesion molecules key to cancer’s spread through the body.
Also labeled: Cancer, Cells, Electrical engineering and electronics, Health sciences and technology, Koch Institute, Cell adhesion, Extracellular matrix
Uncovering a key player in metastasis
Uncovering a key player in metastasis
November 15, 2011
MIT cancer biologists determine how platelets in the bloodstream help cancer cells form new tumors.
Also labeled: Biology, Cancer, Koch Institute, Platelets
Tumor cells go against the flow
Tumor cells go against the flow
July 22, 2011
Microfluidic model helps explain how fluid’s flow in bodily tissue influences tumor cell migration.
Also labeled: Cancer, Microfluidics, Tumors
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