Simphotek
Software DevelopmentNew Jersey, United States2-10 Employees
Simphotek develops software-driven modeling to support planning for light-based cancer therapies. Its technology translates theoretical understanding of light interactions into actionable treatment plans by guiding the use of laser light in combination with photosensitive agents to induce photochemical reactions that target cancer cells. Photodynamic therapy is noted for being less toxic than conventional cancer treatments and can be repeated, and the company seeks to make personalized PDT a standard option offered by cancer facilities of varying sizes. The firm owns a patented simulation technology enabling accurate modeling of photonic interactions in photo-activated materials and devices. Researchers, engineers, and product managers use this technology to analyze the interactions of light with photo-activated materials and to design and optimize novel materials via computer simulation, reducing the need for fabrication and laboratory testing. The company is based in Princeton, New Jersey, and operates with a small team focused on software development for photonics applications.