 | Laser Immunotherapy
Treatment of Metastatic Tumors: Combining
selective laser-photothermal interaction and a novel cancer treatment
immunoadjuvant, together with several collaborators, we have developed a
cancer treatment modality for metastatic tumors. |
| Monte Carlo Simulation
of Selective Photothermal Effects: Computer simulations
have been conducted to determine the parameters of laser and laser-absorbing
dye in order to achieve optimal selective photothermal destruction of target
tumors using laser irradiation while sparing the normal surrounding tissue. We
are trying to develop a photothermal treatment protocol for cancer treatment.
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| Laser-Tissue
Photothermal Interactions: Experiments are being
carried out to determine the temperature increase in both tissue and gel
phantom due to laser irradiation with and without the absorption enhancement
of dye. This research will provide information for laser cancer treatment.
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| Laser-Tissue Welding:
Using a laser and laser absorbing dye, we are currently conducting experiments
on laser tissue welding. The objective of this research is to explore the
clinical applications of laser use in wound closure without conventional
suturing and with low probability for infection.
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| MRI
Guided Laser Cancer Treatment: We are currently collaborating
with researchers at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation to develop an
imaging guided laser treatment modality for cancers. The Magnetic Resonance
Imaging will be used to detect the tumor and to monitor the tissue temperature
distribution during treatment. This project, funded by a NIH grant will
enhance and extend the current laser immunotherapy research. |
