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In vivo Structural Assessments of Ocular Disease in Rodent Models using Optical Coherence Tomography

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Published on: July 24, 2020

The Translational Research Working Group developmental pathway for image-based assessment modalities.

Gary S Dorfman¹, Daniel C Sullivan, Mitchell D Schnall

¹Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA.

Clinical Cancer Research : an Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Research

|September 17, 2008

Summary

The Image-based assessment (IM) pathway guides noninvasive cancer research using energy-tissue interactions. It outlines steps for developing and validating imaging tools for cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment response.

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In vivo Structural Assessments of Ocular Disease in Rodent Models using Optical Coherence Tomography

In vivo Structural Assessments of Ocular Disease in Rodent Models using Optical Coherence Tomography

Published on: July 24, 2020

Area of Science:

Oncology
Medical Imaging
Translational Cancer Research

Background:

The Translational Research Working Group (TRWG) established six pathways for early translational cancer research.
The Image-based assessment (IM) pathway is one of these core domains.
This pathway focuses on noninvasive techniques analyzing the interaction of energy and living organisms for cancer research.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the steps for developing, optimizing, testing, and validating image-based modalities in cancer research.
To discuss the distinctive features of the IM pathway.
To identify obstacles and opportunities for progress within the IM pathway.

Main Methods:

Focuses on noninvasive tissue analysis using energy-tissue interactions.
Includes modalities like magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography.
Incorporates contrast agents for probing molecular tumor constituents.

Main Results:

Presents a general framework for the IM pathway.
Highlights distinctive features and encountered obstacles.
Identifies opportunities to address current barriers in image-based cancer research.

Conclusions:

The IM pathway provides a structured approach to image-based cancer research.
Addressing identified barriers is crucial for efficient progress.
The pathway is expected to evolve with advancements in the field.