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SUMMARY:Improving cancer survival through molecular imaging - Dr Sarah Boh
 ndiek\, Biological &amp\; Soft Systems Sector\, Department of Physics\, Ca
 vendish Laboratory
DTSTART:20140219T160000Z
DTEND:20140219T170000Z
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CONTACT:Leona Hope-Coles
DESCRIPTION:Molecular imaging allows us to visualise and quantify biologic
 al processes in intact living organisms\, from cells\, to mouse to man. In
  this talk\, I will highlight the importance of molecular imaging in medic
 ine\, focusing on how it can improve our understanding of cancer response 
 to therapy. In particular\, I will describe how recent technological advan
 ces in imaging have shed light on tumour progression\, providing a noninva
 sive means to stage and stratify cancer patients into disease subtypes. Th
 is is achieved through tumour ‘phenotyping’\; looking at the spatial d
 istribution of tumour metabolic and functional processes\, rather than sta
 ndard anatomical measures of tumour size. I will conclude with perspective
 s on the current status and future clinical potential of these approaches.
LOCATION:Pippard Lecture Theatre\, Cavendish Laboratory
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