Abstract: Described herein are devices useful for evaluating tumor cells in vitro, comprising: (a) a device having a chamber, and a channel in fluid communication with the chamber; (b) a live tumor cell construct in the chamber; (c) a growth media in the chamber and the channel; (d) a pump operatively associated with the chamber and channel and configured for circulating the media from the chamber through the channel and back to the chamber; (e) a microporous membrane in the channel and positioned so that the media flows therethrough. Methods of using such devices are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are organoids that include at least one type of immune cell along with systems and devices including the same. Methods of preparing and using such organoids, devices and systems are also described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are in vitro cell constructs (or “organoids”) useful as a tumor model, the constructs comprising live tumor cells from a subject. In some embodiments, provided are in vitro cell constructs comprising: (a) a core comprised of live tumor cells; and (b) a shell surrounding (e.g., encapsulating) the core, the shell comprised of live benign cells (e.g., tissue cells, benign or differentiated tumor cells, etc.). Also described herein are methods of making and using such constructs. Further provided are devices useful for evaluating tumor cells in vitro, comprising: (a) a microfluidic device having a chamber, and a channel in fluid communication with the chamber; (b) a live tumor cell construct (e.g., an organoid) in the chamber; (c) a growth media in the chamber and the channel; (d) a pump operatively associated with the chamber and channel and configured for circulating the media from the chamber through the channel and back to the chamber; (e) a microporous membrane (e.g.