Patient-Derived Models

Patient-derived models are laboratory tools created from a person’s own tumor or tissue samples. These models, such as cells grown in dishes or tumors implanted into animals, help researchers study the disease more accurately. By using real patient tissue, scientists can better understand how the disease behaves and test potential treatments before trying them in patients. This personalized approach aims to improve the effectiveness and safety of therapies, making research more relevant to individual patients. Essentially, patient-derived models serve as a bridge between laboratory research and personalized medicine.