Li Laboratory
Chun Li, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Cancer Systems Imaging
Professor
Areas of Research
- Imaging Research
- Drug Development Research
Research activities in the laboratory of Chun Li, Ph.D., are primarily focused on two areas: 1) the development of targeted imaging probes for noninvasive characterization of molecular events associated with tumor progression and regression and 2) the development of novel drug-delivery systems for selective delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents.
Molecular imaging probes used in nuclear, optical and magnetic resonance imaging modalities are designed to enhance the sensitivity and selectivity of early tumor detection, tumor-marker profiling and the monitoring of early treatment responses.
Targeted drug delivery, on the other hand, uses nanometric drug
carriers to selectively deliver anticancer agents to the tumor to
maximize their therapeutic efficacy and minimize their toxic side
effects to the normal tissues. Their long-term goal is to apply the
“seek and treat” strategy in the development of targeted
imaging/therapeutic agents that will eventually be translated to the
clinic to improve the management of cancer through early tumor
detection and individualized therapy.
About Dr. Li
Read more about Dr. Li here.
Related Links
Cancer Systems Imaging
The Cancer Systems Imaging (CSI)
Diagnostic Imaging
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Diagnostic Imaging division has more than a dozen technologies available for radiologists to visualize tumors in both bone and soft tissue. From standard radiology to advanced techniques that can view the tiniest blood vessels, our radiologists take diagnosis, tumor staging and treatment planning to a whole new level.
The John S. Dunn Research Foundation Center for Radiological Sciences serves as the pre-clinical research facility for Interventional Radiology and provides imaging and lab support for other investigators. Our mission is to improve the management of cancer patients through the development and teaching of
Contact
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer Systems Imaging
1881 East Road
Unit Number: 1907
Houston, TX 77054-1901
Room Number: 3SCR4.3636
Phone: 713-792-5182
Fax: 713-794-5456
Email: cli@mdanderson.org
Jan Irvin
Senior Administrative Assistant, Cancer Systems Imaging
JWIrvin@mdanderson.org