University of Pennsylvania · Biomedical EngineeringPrecision Imaging Lab
Austin Pantel · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Austin Pantel's lab focuses on advancing cancer imaging techniques using innovative PET radiotracers. They develop methods to conduct dual-tracer imaging in a single session, which allows for more efficient and accurate cancer diagnosis and monitoring. This work aims to improve precision medicine in oncology and better inform treatment decisions for patients.
PET imagingradiotracersprecision medicineoncologydual-tracer imaging
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop protocols to image glutamine metabolism and glucose metabolism in breast cancer using dual-tracer PET.
AIM 02Create imaging protocols for FDA-approved tracers to improve assessment of estrogen receptor expression in breast cancer.
AIM 03Translate dual-tracer imaging methods to various clinical PET scanners to ensure widespread applicability.
Skills the Lab Values
PET scan operationimaging analysisradiotracer developmentprotocol designdata collection4D image analysispatient imaging protocolsclinical translationstatistical analysis
Output against the department
Publications200bottom 47% of dept.316th of 595
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Citations2.7kbottom 20% of dept.477th of 595
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