Juri G. Gelovani, M.D., Ph.D.
1989, Tartu University, Estonia
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Experimental Diagnostic Imaging
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Juri G. Gelovani, M.D., Ph.D. 1989, Tartu University, Estonia The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center |
Research Interests:
The research in my laboratory will be to develop and translate novel non-invasive molecular imaging approaches into clinical practice to improve cancer detection and non-invasive molecular-genetic profiling, selection of novel anti-cancer therapies and monitoring their efficacy. I am dedicated to development of a premiere research program aimed at the discovery of novel and more specific chemical, genetic, and cellular tracers for imaging different tumor-specific targets. A variety of PET, NMR and optical imaging tracers will be developed in my research laboratory that would allow for the translation of current molecular-biological assay systems into clinical imaging applications. To achieve this goal, I will continue to implement recent advances in molecular probe designs and novel methods of molecular biology in the process of development of these novel-imaging tracers.
Experimental Diagnostic Imaging consists of several different
core labs including chemistry, radiochemistry, genetics, molecular biology,
animal models, transgenic animal models, molecular imaging and molecular imaging
which includes different imaging modalities such as PET, SPECT, CT, and MRI.
Various optical imaging modalities are used as well. I would be providing a
variety of projects in imaging in cancer biology for diagnosis and molecular
therapy of cancer using small molecular, micromolecular, nano-particle based,
gene therapy based, adoptive cell therapy based and radiation based therapy
of cancer within these projects. A variety of disciplines may be emphasized
for individual students including but not limited to chemistry, radiochemistry,
biology, bioengineering and a medical physics among others.
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