University of Miami · Biomedical EngineeringProstate Cancer Treatment Innovation Lab
Alan Pollack · Coral Gables, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Alan Pollack's lab at the University of Miami focuses on improving treatment outcomes for prostate cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. They use advanced imaging techniques and liquid biopsies to identify early indicators of how well patients respond to treatment. This research aims to better tailor therapy for patients by integrating imaging data and circulating tumor cells into risk assessment models for more effective decision-making in cancer care.
prostate cancerradiotherapyliquid biopsymultiparametric MRIcirculating tumor cells
Research Aims
3AIM 01Define the role of quantitative multiparametric MRI features in prostate cancer treatment outcomes.
AIM 02Identify how circulating tumor cells can serve as early indicators of therapy response.
AIM 03Develop a predictive multivariable model to guide treatment decisions based on imaging and liquid biopsy data.
Skills the Lab Values
multiparametric MRIliquid biopsy techniquesclinical trial designstatistical modelingdata analysis in cancer research
Output against the department
Publications742top 8% of dept.46th of 595
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Citations24ktop 13% of dept.80th of 595
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