318 Campus Drive
Stanford
CA 94305
“Molecular Imaging of the Tumor Microenvironment”
Marty Pagel, PhD
Professor, Departments of Cancer Systems Imaging and Imaging Physics
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
James H. Clark Auditorium & Zoom
Zoom Webinar Details
Webinar URL: https://stanford.zoom.us/s/93799059473
Dial: +1 650 724 9799 or +1 833 302 1536
Webinar ID: 937 9905 9473
Passcode: 532556
ABSTRACT
Tumor acidosis, hypoxia and vascular perfusion are well-known characteristics of the tumor microenvironment. We have developed MRI, PET/MRI, multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) and electron paramagnetic resonance imaging (EPRI) to measure extracellular pH, oxygenation and pharmacokinetics transport rates in solid tumors. We apply these molecular imaging methods to preclinical tumor models, and we have translated some of our methods to evaluate patients who have cancer. We are especially focused on employing molecular imaging to predict treatment effect before starting therapy, and to evaluate the early response to treatment, during evaluations of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy.
ABOUT DR. PAGEL
Dr. Marty Pagel is a Professor in the Departments of Cancer Systems Imaging and Imaging Physics at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. His research in academia and industry has evolved from chemistry to biomedical engineering to molecular imaging. His current research employs a variety of imaging modalities to interrogate biomarkers of the tumor microenvironment. He has developed these methods for pre-clinical and clinical imaging, especially to evaluate cancer therapies. In addition, Dr. Pagel has taught many courses in chemistry, biomedical engineering and cancer biology, and many workshops about scientific writing. Dr. Pagel has held many leadership positions in the molecular imaging research community, including roles in scientific societies, many grant review panels, and journals focused on molecular imaging.
Hosted by: Corinne Beinat, PhD
Sponsored by: Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford & the Department of Radiology