Stimulated Raman scattering spectroscopic optical coherence tomography (SRS-SOCT) for label-free molecular imaging of brain tumor pathology


Year of Award:
2018
Status:
Complete
Award Type:
R21
Project Number:
CA223853
RFA Number:
RFA-CA-17-010
Technology Track:
Molecular & Cellular Analysis Technologies
PI/Project Leader:
ROBLES, FRANCISCO E
Other PI or Project Leader:
N/A
Institution:
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The extent of resection of brain tumors is one of the most important factors associated withprolonged survival for patients with brain cancer. Unfortunately, achieving complete resection ofthe preoperatively-defined tumor region remains a significant clin