A new compound, Cu-64 labeled bevacizumab is claimed to be better than FDG which is considered gold standard for PET imaging. Bevacizumab, an anticancer agent is an antibody that targets vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a signaling protein involved in angiogenesis. Follow the link below for details.
For Tumor Detection Bevacizumab Better Than Gold Standard Imaging
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Bevacizumab better for tumor imaging than Gold Standard Imaging
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Indian Institute of Science celebrates Centenary shortly!
The advanced science research institute of India, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) at Bangalore seems preparing well for centenary celebration planned to be held this December.
Click here for an interview with the present director Prof. P. Balaram published by "Outlook India" and here for some history.
My fondness to this Institute remains even today as I remember in my early high school days when I went for morning jogs in the lush green premises of IISc. To gain entry (as my house was situated just outside the campus), I had to convince the security guards about the sole purpose of my visit is just to hike or jog. Occasionally, I evaded the guards sight and considered myself lucky to get in. It was in those times, that the scientific spirits rose seeing those buildings on the way where advanced scientific research was known to be conducted. Taking in the fresh air while jogging, it is hard to forget the number of times that I dreamt of working in any of those research buildings. Till today, those yet-to-be-accomplished dream stays alive!
Click here for an interview with the present director Prof. P. Balaram published by "Outlook India" and here for some history.
My fondness to this Institute remains even today as I remember in my early high school days when I went for morning jogs in the lush green premises of IISc. To gain entry (as my house was situated just outside the campus), I had to convince the security guards about the sole purpose of my visit is just to hike or jog. Occasionally, I evaded the guards sight and considered myself lucky to get in. It was in those times, that the scientific spirits rose seeing those buildings on the way where advanced scientific research was known to be conducted. Taking in the fresh air while jogging, it is hard to forget the number of times that I dreamt of working in any of those research buildings. Till today, those yet-to-be-accomplished dream stays alive!
My article gets quoted!
SNM releases new fact sheet on breast cancer and molecular imaging
Keeping up the inspirational momentum, the SNM promotes the importance of research on molecular imaging by releasing a new fact sheet. It lists out the power of molecular imaging as
- Diagnose cancer early on—at its most curable stage;
- Create a portrait of what cells are doing and how they function over time;
- Eliminate the need for unnecessary exploratory surgery or multiple surgeries;
- Provide a painless and cost-effective alternative to more expensive—and less accurate—diagnostic tests;
- Confirm and treat suspected recurrent cancers;
- Monitor an individual's response to treatment and make adjustments as necessary;
- Equip physicians and individuals with information to make informed decisions about the best courses of action.
Well, these points should suffice the persistence for MI research. For details click here
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