UTMThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · Biomedical Engineering
Wu Lab
Jia Wu · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Jia Wu's lab focuses on improving treatments for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using immunotherapy. They are researching how imaging can help identify patients who will benefit most from neoadjuvant immunotherapy before surgery. By developing new imaging biomarkers, the lab aims to enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments and provide personalized medicine strategies for lung cancer patients.
immunotherapyneoadjuvant therapylung cancerimaging biomarkersradiogenomicsmachine learningclinical trialsbiological markersprecision medicinecancer treatment
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop new imaging biomarkers for cancer treatment efficacy.
AIM 02Identify patients most likely to benefit from neoadjuvant immunotherapy.
AIM 03Evaluate the biological relevance of imaging phenotypes in lung cancer.
AIM 04Enhance personalized medicine approaches for early-stage lung cancer.
AIM 05Maximize clinical effectiveness of immunotherapy in lung cancer patients.
Skills the Lab Values
PET/CT imagingdata analysismolecular biology techniquesbioinformaticsstatistical modelingimmunohistochemistrycell cultureanimal modelsradiomicsclinical trial design
Output against the department
Publications516top 15% of dept.91st of 595
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Citations13ktop 27% of dept.159th of 595
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