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Ikeda and Orikeda Trashi took home $12,000 in the Big Idea student competition for Biodelivera, a platform that delivers cancer therapy directly to tumors. Hosted by UTD’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Big Idea pitch event has been running since 2007.
“For the first time, we’re showing a delivery system that can precisely only target the cancer cells, has a deep infiltration to tumor tissues, and is cheap to manufacture,” Ikeda Trashi said. “This is a game changer for cancer therapy.”
This year more than $62,000 was awarded after a record 125 applicants signed up to take part in two tracks–one for alumni and one for current students. For the complete story, go to Dallas Innovates.
