Scientists 3D print tumors for cancer research — TissueTinker using 3D bioprinting to create miniature models of healthy and diseased tissue for side-by-side comparison, backed by McGill

Cancer cell illustration.

There seems to be no limit to what we can do with 3D printing. Just last week, we reported on Chinese scientists 3D printing organ tissue for transplanting into burn victims. Today, we're sharing an amazing 3D printed innovation in cancer research that comes from Tissue Tinker, a company spinoff from McGill University. The company has put together a team that has managed to 3D print tumors for cancer research.

TissueTinker was promoted by the McGill Innovation Fund team with the goal of improving the testing protocol for cancer therapies. In this case, the technology is customizable, which makes it easier to optimize treatment for specific patient needs. The tumors are printed using biomaterial that is able to replicate human tissue.