Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Biomedical EngineeringThe ImagiCore Lab
Xavier Intes · Troy, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Xavier Intes's research lab focuses on advancing the field of molecular imaging in cancer treatment. They are developing an innovative imaging platform that combines advanced technology and artificial intelligence to visualize how drugs interact with tumors in real time. This work aims to improve the effectiveness of targeted drug therapies by providing a detailed understanding of tumor biology and drug distribution.
molecular imagingcancer treatmentdrug deliveryartificial intelligencetumor heterogeneityoptical imaginghigh-resolution imagingdeep learningin vivo imaginghuman xenografts
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a multi-modal optical imaging platform for in vivo drug-target engagement assessment.
AIM 02Optimize imaging techniques to measure tumor physiology and drug distribution over time.
AIM 03Integrate artificial intelligence to enhance image analysis and processing.
AIM 04Validate the imaging platform using human tumors and patient-derived xenograft models.
AIM 05Quantify intratumor heterogeneity to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Skills the Lab Values
fluorescence molecular tomographydeep learning3D imaging techniquesanimal modelstissue imagingcomputational imaginghigh-resolution imagingdrug-target engagement measurementmulti-modal imaging
Output against the department
Publications458top 19% of dept.111th of 595
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Citations6.2kbottom 47% of dept.314th of 595
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