Katie King uses space tech for better drug delivery
WIRED — March 27, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC
Summary: Immunotherapy fights cancer by boosting the body's immune system. BioOrbit founder Katie King aims to improve drug delivery by crystallizing proteins in space, where gravity doesn't interfere. This method allows for higher drug concentrations in smaller volumes, making at-home injections feasible. King, with a nanomedicine PhD, advocates for using space technology to benefit Earth. She trained at the International Space University in 2022.
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