In some instances, as many as 30% of patients need repeat surgeries get rid of cancerous cells initially left behind. The team from Lumicell wants to change that — and improve outcomes for cancer patients. [Image by MDO art director Matthew Claney] After his wife died of breast cancer in 2003, David Lee stepped away from […]
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Lumicell aims $29m Series C at pivotal breast cancer trial and expansion into other cancers
With $28.7 million from a recently-closed Series C round, Lumicell reported today that it plans to launch a pivotal trial of its image-guided cancer surgery tech in breast cancer. The Wellesley, Mass.-based company added that it hopes to expand its clinical program into other solid tumor cancers, including lung, ovarian and brain cancer. The company’s Lum system is currently being studied in patients […]
Lumicell raises $21m for image-guided cancer surgery tech
Lumicell has raised $20.7 million over the past three months, according to a regulatory document filed with SEC last week. More than 20 investors have contributed to the $26.5 million equity offering, the Wellesley, Mass.-based company reported, including one investor outside of the U.S. In September, the company announced that it plans to study its […]
Lumicell launches breast cancer, prostate cancer trials with Lum image-guided system
Lumicell said today that it is launching clinical studies in breast cancer and prostate cancer with its Lum image-guided cancer surgery system. The breast cancer trial is a pivotal study following an initial training period with surgeons, the Wellesley, Mass.-based company reported, and the prostate cancer study is a first for Lumicell and its technology. […]
Navigating the regulatory and development pathways for drug-device products
David Lee began his path to CEO of Lumicell in 1999, when his wife was diagnosed with cancer. She passed away in 2003, while Lee was working in the semiconductor industry. He decided it was time for a career change. More than a decade later, Lee holds the corner office at a company that is […]
Lumicell adds another $600,000 in funding
Imaging systems maker Lumicell Diagnostics amended a previously closed $1 million funding round after landing another $560,000 in financing from 2 new investors, regulatory filings show.
