Lumicell
Contact: Jeff Heyman
Biographical Info
Lumicell illuminates cancer and other diseased tissues at the molecular level, enabling physicians to take action in real-time during surgeries to improve patient outcomes. Lumicell’s technology is in late-stage development for breast cancer surgery. It features an investigational optical agent and a hand-held device that enables cancer surgeons to see and remove cancer cells in real-time during operations. The Lumicell System was designed and developed by MIT engineers in partnership with leading breast cancer surgeons to fit seamlessly within the existing surgical workflow. Lumicell is investigating the use of its therapy in patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, brain cancer, colorectal, esophageal and pancreatic cancers. Additional future indications are planned to include perfusion, wound care and infection, and surgeries for lung and liver cancer.