Advanced imaging techniques to understand how cancer spreads in the body.
Technical Development Unit 2: Intelligent Hyperspectral Imaging of Subcellular Molecular States at the Whole Organ Level
This study is working on new imaging tools to help us see how cancer cells move and spread in the body, which could lead to better ways to treat cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10903849 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative imaging tools to visualize and understand how different types of cancer cells spread to various tissues in the body. By creating a self-driving multiscale microscope, the project aims to capture detailed images of molecular processes involved in metastasis at both large and small scales. The approach combines advanced tissue clearing techniques with automated high-speed imaging and computer vision to identify early metastatic events. This could provide critical insights into the mechanisms of cancer spread, potentially leading to improved treatment strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with various types of cancer, particularly those at risk of metastasis.
Not a fit: Patients with non-metastatic cancers or those whose cancer is already at an advanced stage may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and treatment of metastatic cancers, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to study cancer metastasis, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dean, Kevin Michael — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Dean, Kevin Michael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.