Case Western Reserve University · Biomedical EngineeringExner Nanomedicine Lab
Agata A Exner · Cleveland, Ohio
Research Focus
Dr. Agata Exner's research focuses on enhancing cancer diagnosis and treatment using innovative ultrasound technologies. By developing specialized nanoparticles called nanobubbles, her lab aims to improve prostate cancer biopsy accuracy and predict how well tumors will respond to nanoparticle-based chemotherapy. This work seeks to revolutionize personalized cancer therapy by providing real-time imaging methods to guide treatment decisions.
nanomedicineultrasound imagingprostate cancerbiopsy guidancenanoparticles
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop ultrasonically detectable nanobubbles for cancer imaging.
AIM 02Enhance sensitivity and specificity of prostate cancer detection through targeted nanobubbles.
AIM 03Predict tumor vascular permeability using ultrasound biomarkers.
AIM 04Validate imaging techniques with preclinical models for therapeutic application.
Skills the Lab Values
ultrasound imagingnanoparticle formulationanimal modelscontrast-enhanced ultrasoundbiostatistics
Output against the department
Publications244top 42% of dept.247th of 595
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Citations4.7kbottom 36% of dept.382nd of 595
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