University of Pennsylvania · Biomedical EngineeringAdvanced Materials for Cancer Detection Lab
David Peter Cormode · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. David Cormode's lab at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on enhancing breast cancer screening techniques using advanced materials. They are developing silver telluride nanoparticles as contrast agents for dual-energy mammography, aimed at improving tumor detection, especially in women with dense breast tissue. This research combines innovative nanoparticle technology with clinical applications to aim for better outcomes in breast cancer detection and treatment.
nanoparticlesbreast cancermammographydual-energysilver telluridecontrast agentsclinical translationmicrofluidicssafety studiesearly detection
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop silver telluride nanoparticles for enhanced breast cancer detection.
AIM 02Optimize the synthesis process using microfluidic technology.
AIM 03Evaluate the efficacy of nanoparticle agents in breast cancer models.
AIM 04Conduct safety and excretion studies in animal species.
AIM 05Facilitate the transition of technology to clinical trial readiness.
Skills the Lab Values
nanoparticle synthesismicrofluidicsimaging techniquesanimal modelsclinical trial designdata analysisbiocompatibility assessmentsrenal clearance studiescontrast agent characterizationsafety evaluation
Output against the department
Publications194bottom 45% of dept.326th of 595
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Citations13ktop 27% of dept.161st of 595
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