Lumicell
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.
Insight Through Illumination
Currently in use across the United States, 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.
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.
The company’s lead product, the Lumicell System, is in late-stage development for breast cancer surgery. It features an investigational onco-fluorescent agent and a handheld imaging device that enable 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.
In the News
Lumicell Initiates Pivotal Trial for Breast Cancer Surgical Guidance Solution
Barbara Smith, Director of the Breast Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor at Harvard Medical School said, “patients and physicians are one step closer to having an innovative technology available for care.”
Lumicell on NBC National News: Doctors Try Glowing Dyes to Find Hidden Cancers
With dyes, “it’s almost like we have bionic vision,” said Dr. Sunil Singhal at University of Pennsylvania. “We can be sure we’re not taking too much or too little.”
Lumicell Headquarters Expands Into New Boston-Area Office Space
The new office space at One Newton Place, 275 Washington St., is over 20K sq. ft. in size and has been completely renovated to meet Lumicell’s needs for a contemporary workspace that is reflective of the collaboration and creativity required to develop their molecular imaging technology.