Cancer Drug Discovery


MIMETAS offers advanced 3D tumor models that capture essential features of the tumor microenvironment. Our platform enables the assessment of therapeutic responses to (immuno)therapies with greater confidence and relevance, accelerating drug discovery.

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Modeling the Tumor Microenvironment

The tumor microenvironment remains a major limitation in predictive drug testing, especially when assessing compound efficacy early in development. MIMETAS addresses this blind spot by integrating key components into a single perfused system.

Our tumor models incorporate:
  • Tumor cells derived from diverse patient sources
  • Perfused vasculature
  • Tumor-associated fibroblasts
  • Tumor-associated macrophages
  • Infitrating lymphocytes

Triaging of compounds in a comprehensive tumor microenvironment provides critical insights in how compounds would behave in vivo and reduce risk of late stage failure.

Assays That Cover a Broad Range of Oncological Processes

We empower oncology researchers with fit-for-purpose, robust assays that reveal deeper biological mechanisms and support better clinical translation.

Explore some of our example applications below.

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Immune Cell Migration
Model T cell trafficking into tumors, compatible with T cell-engager treatments.
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CAR-T Efficacy in Solid Tumors
Assess CAR T-cell extravasation, migration, and tumor killing in complex 3D tumor environments.
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Tumor-Stroma- Macrophage Interaction
Evaluate immune suppression and recruitment in co- cultures with M2 macrophages and fibroblasts.
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Combination Therapy Screening on HCC
A vascularized patient-derived HCC model from multiple donors for a combination therapy screen.
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Anti-Angiogenic Drug Discovery
High-throughput screen of 1537 compounds in a 3D angiogenic sprouting model

Custom Tumor Sourcing

MIMETAS works has  broad sourcing, isolation and banking capabilities. We can source specific tumors with limited annotation and can provide pathology and sequencing services (via selected partners).

Recreate key features of the tumor microenvironment:
Immune suppression
Angiogenesis
Extracellular matrix remodeling
And much more
Tailored to reflect tissue-specific contexts:
Liver
Colon
Brain
Skin
Ovary

Let's discuss your specific research questions and how we might support you.

Tailored Oncology Models,
Built Around Your Goals.

Whether you're exploring novel targets or need robust data for clinical translation, our team works as an extension of yours. We offer tailored models, assays, and actionable results.