SYSTEM TO CREATE IN VITRO TRIDIMENSIONAL CELL SPHERES BY MEANS OF ULTRASOUNDS

CSIC has developed a new ultrasound system that allows to create spherical tridimensional cell aggregates, to be used for in vitro studies of cellular processes (e.g. tumors). Through an adequate selection of materials and an improved design of the process, our system can create cell aggregates in only a few minutes, therefore avoiding the need to use live animals in the study of tumoral processes. 

Industrial partners in the field of laboratory equipment are being sought to collaborate through a patent licence agreement for the manufacturing and commercialization of the ultrasounds device.