Syracuse, New York Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Zetagen Therapeutics Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for a breakthrough in localized cancer treatment. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11957676, titled ‘Controlled release formulation and minimally invasive method of administration to locally treat cancer’, delivers cancer-fighting agents directly to tumor sites using a novel formulation and administration method.
This innovation centers on a biodegradable, injectable compound that slowly releases therapeutic agents where they are needed most. Unlike traditional treatments that circulate through the entire body, Zetagen’s system minimizes damage to healthy tissue by concentrating its effect on the tumor itself.
The method allows for minimally invasive application, giving physicians more control over drug placement and reducing the need for repeated interventions. The formulation solidifies after injection, anchoring the treatment at the target site and ensuring sustained delivery over time.
This targeted approach has the potential to improve outcomes in difficult-to-treat cancers, such as bone or soft tissue tumors. It could also reduce side effects commonly associated with systemic therapies. For patients, that means better quality of life during treatment and a more focused battle against their disease.
Zetagen Therapeutics Inc. continues to lead in precision oncology, and this patent marks a major step forward in the use of controlled-release therapies to treat cancer with greater safety and effectiveness.