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Fall 2010
This thesis encompasses the development and testing of an interstitial photodynamic therapy (iPDT) system for the treatment of prostate cancer. It begins with the optical characterization of a novel photosensitizer (SL-052) followed by a study of tissue optics as it applies to iPDT. The design...
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Novel radiation-activated Photodynamic Therapy (radioPDT) Theranostic Nanoparticle for Treatment of Deep-seated Tumors
DownloadSpring 2020
Radiotherapy is used in the treatment of 50% of all cancer patients. It has evolved into a high precision therapy in cancer care. Radiotherapy’s main limitation is the damage incurred on normal tissue. Advances in modern radiotherapy allowed for improved precision in delivery and optimizes its...