Nanotechnology-Enabled Optical Molecular Imaging of Breast Cancer
Abstract
This project focuses on development of nanotechnology-enabled optical molecular imaging technologies for applications in both breast cancer diagnosis and monitoring therapeutic response. The project consists of two major efforts: (1) optical instrumentation technology development and (2) development of complementary engineered nanomaterials for use in conjunction with the instrumentation created to provide molecular specificity. A particularly significant effort is underway to develop a needle-compatible fiber optic probe to enable in vivo imaging of tumors with micron resolution in order to provide a new microscopic, high resolution imaging modality to complement the low resolution, macroscopic imaging modalities already in common clinical use. An initial journal publication describing the single fiber needle-compatible microendoscope was recently accepted and a provisional patent application was filed on this technology during the most recent reporting period.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA542313
Entities
People
- Rebekah Drezek
Organizations
- Rice University