Tech Session VII: Alternative Methods to Animal Testing II
Identification of Functional Biomarkers for Personalized Nanomedicine in Breast Cancer 3D Models
Friday, July 18, 2025
8:04 AM – 8:29 AM EDT
Introduction: Breast cancer remains a leading cause of mortality in women [1], highlighting the need for better therapies. While nanomedicine shows promise, its clinical translation is hindered by the limitations of 2D in vitro models. Advanced 3D spheroid and organoid models offer a more physiologically relevant platform, recapitulating tumor heterogeneity and drug response [1,2]. This study develops matrix-embedded spheroids and patient-derived organoids to assess key biomarkers influencing nanomedicine efficacy, enhancing personalized treatment strategies.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, participants will know
Develop and characterize 3D spheroid and organoid models for evaluating nanomedicine efficacy
Investigate cathepsin B levels, GSH/GSSG ratio, and ROS levels as predictive biomarkers
Establish a biobank of patient-derived organoids to assess tumor heterogeneity, validate biomarkers