Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Product Creation Studio Are Devising a Better Way to Protect Biopsy Samples

Product Creation Studio and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center are working together to devise a better way to protect biopsy samples. Learn more in a recent article published by MD+DI.

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Medtech engineers frequently help medical researchers translate their ideas for better disease treatment into marketable medical devices. “These translational projects are rich in opportunities for medical device developers to have impact on very meaningful programs,” Scott Thielman, CTO of Product Creation Studio, told MD+DI.

Working with cancer researchers on projects that may help improve outcomes for patients could be particularly meaningful. Thielman shared such efforts during his recent Center Stage session at MD&M West 2021, pointing to the work his team is doing with Amanda “Mandy” Paulovich, MD, Ph.D., and her lab at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA. For almost two decades, Paulovich has been focusing on personalized healthcare to drive more-effective personalized therapies for cancer patients. “Mandy is leading research at the cutting edge of personalized cancer care. It’s gratifying to discover that our device development skills can benefit her work,” said Thielman. “Our designers and engineers were highly motivated to support this project.”

Learn more about Dr. Paulovich’s work in personalized healthcare at Fred Hutch here.