Dr Sally A. Peyman

My research interests are in the areas of organ-on-chip and cancer, in particular modelling the biophysical microenvironment of solid tumours. Disease characteristics such as a mechanically rigid stroma, high interstitial pressure and reduced interstitial flow hallmark solid tumours and provide barriers to effective drug delivery. By modelling these biophysical parameters more accurately in microfluidic devices, we can produce in vitro models that represent tumours in vivo more accurately, providing advanced models for more efficient drug development.