Abstract: A device for modeling a brain tumor microenvironment and testing therapeutic efficacy is provided. The device includes a vascular tissue model and an ultrasound device that is capable of delivering focused ultrasound insonation. The vascular tissue model includes a rigid 3D printed scaffold. The scaffold includes one or more scaffold microfluidic channels, two or more inlets, and a central chamber. The central chamber contains a hydrogel or other biocompatible scaffolds. The hydrogel includes one or more hydrogel microfluidic channels as well as living cells.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of potentiating an effect of an anti-cancer drug in a subject diagnosed with cancer, the method including administering to the subject a combination therapy including: an effective amount of 7-ethynyl-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzo[e][1,4]diazepin-2-one (BZD-1); and an anti-cancer drug.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to uses of radiation and benzodiazepines optionally in combination with other anticancer agents for treating cancer. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of using radiation, benzodiazepines, and check point inhibitors in cancer therapies.