Sophie Martin, , head of the OnKO • 3T team, has received a national grant of €60,729 from the JetonsCancer Endowment Fund, an initiative led by Rotary France. This funding, which is entirely dedicated to research, will enable the purchase of a HUMIMIC Chip+ system, a state-of-the-art device for developing innovative “tumors-on-a-chip” models.
A Revolutionary Tool for Research
Using microfluidics, this equipment will open up new avenues for studying:
- Communication between cancer cells and lymph nodes,
- The mechanisms of metastasis formation in ENT cancers,
- The identification of new therapeutic targets for patients.
Repeated Recognition
This funding marks the fourth time in nine years that the national scientific committee of Jetons Cancer has selected this team, bringing the total funding for its projects to €170,694.
A Ceremony Attended by Key Stakeholders
The funding presentation took place in the presence of :
- Members of the laboratory,
- François Schmutz, Jetons Cancer Delegate for Rotary International District 1680,
- Hélène Monot, Director of Development at the Strasbourg University and University Hospitals Foundation,
- And members of the Rotary Clubs.
Acknowledgments
The laboratory thanks all donors, volunteers, and partners for their unwavering support of cancer research!
