Live tumor cell processing for personalized cancer treatment
Biomarker Strategies
SnapPath 1000
Automated platform enabling functional biomarker profiling to guide targeted cancer therapy in a lab-friendly workflow.
The Challenge
Integrate live cell processing into clinical lab workflows accurately.
Develop an IVD instrument to process fresh biopsy specimens (FNA/core), preserve live functional biomarkers, and deliver clear predictive insights via PathMap profiles—while complying with stringent lab workflows and regulatory demands.

The Solution
Our Team delivered holistic design: instrument + disposable cartridge, GUI, and ergonomic mechanics, all shaped by workflow research, human factors, and FDA de novo regulatory approval preparations.

The Execution
We began by observing pathology and radiology workflows to map out specimen handling, personnel interactions, and environmental constraints. From that research they designed a fully integrated instrument plus a preloaded disposable cartridge, minimizing onboard fluidics and waste. Wireframes and early UI prototypes were tested with end users to ensure clarity and safety. Industrial design refined ergonomics, material selection, and system balancing. Mechanical engineering and systems design addressed manufacturing, disposables, and regulatory needs. Human factors studies and formative verification data were compiled into design history and FDA de novo submission documentation.

The Impact
Transforming predictive oncology with live cell functional biomarker profiling.
SnapPath 1000 brings live tumor cell functional profiling into routine clinical lab use via intuitive design, accurate reagents management, and rigorous regulatory documentation, supporting personalized cancer treatment decisions.

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