Bhattacharya Laboratory

Over the past eight years, my laboratory has worked on the development of different modalities of hyperpolarization like Parahydrogen Induced Polarization (PHIP), Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP), Continuous Flow DNP of water and solid state DNP processes of Silicon nanoparticles as well as developed applications in various types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and tobacco-related diseases. My laboratory has developed hyperpolarized imaging probes like succinic acid, diethyl succinate and tetrafluoropropylprionate (TFPP) that can interrogate metabolic pathways in real time in vivo as well act as molecular imaging probes of atherosclerotic plaque in rodent models. I enjoy close collaboration with physician/scientists, radiologists, oncologists, and basic cancer researchers to explore new opportunities and identify critical needs to ensure that imaging science advances alongside novel therapeutic approaches to improve the next generation of clinical care.

I believe that imaging plays an important role in fundamental cancer research, optimization of new therapies and, ultimately, the quality of care and outcome for those touched by cancer.