Johns Hopkins University · Biomedical EngineeringCenter for Innovative Treatment Strategies
Dara L Kraitchman · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Dara Kraitchman's lab focuses on developing innovative treatments for obesity and osteosarcoma using cutting-edge imaging and interventional techniques. Their research includes exploring minimally invasive methods like bariatric arterial embolization and targeted alpha-emitter therapy to improve patient outcomes. The lab uses large animal models to better mimic human conditions, aiming to create safer and more effective treatment options for these serious health issues.
bariatric arterial embolizationobesityalpha-emitter therapyosteosarcomaradiopharmaceuticalsimage-guided therapytargeted therapyinterventional techniquesmicrofluidicsdosimetry
Research Aims
5AIM 01Evaluate the safety and efficacy of Yttrium-90 labeled embolics for bariatric arterial embolization.
AIM 02Test microencapsulated iron-oxide nanoparticles combined with magnetic hyperthermia for weight loss.
AIM 03Develop MR-guided vagal cryoablation as a new weight-loss strategy.
AIM 04Assess the efficacy and toxicity of targeted alpha-particle therapy in treating osteosarcoma.
AIM 05Create a pharmacokinetic/dosimetry model to optimize radiopharmaceutical therapy for human patients.
Skills the Lab Values
image-guided interventionsanimal modelsSPECT imagingmicrofluidic device developmenttherapeutic embolizationclinical trial managementradiopharmaceutical therapydosimetry modelingdata collection and analysissurgical techniques
Output against the department
Publications220top 48% of dept.283rd of 595
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Citations9.0ktop 38% of dept.226th of 595
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