Amanda Nash in lab (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University bioengineering graduate student Amanda Nash is creating cell-encapsulation technologies to treat cancer. Nash and colleagues created the technology with an eye toward rapid approval for human clinical trials, using only components that have previously proven safe for use in humans. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit: "Jeff Fitlow/Rice University" License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.