Core C has both research and service goals, with the overall theme of developing new and useful imaging and dosimetry approaches to help optimize PDT, both for experimental protocols as well as clinical trials. This Core is based around four major areas of dosimetry and imaging tools, including (i) structural, (ii) photophysical, (iii) molecular, and (iv) the translation of new technologies within the Program (table), as well as to other groups and industry.
i. The structural and functional imaging and dosimetry arm of the Core will provide the organization and coordination of imaging tools.
ii. The photophysical monitoring and imaging for dosimetry aim will provide logistical support to investigators in monitoring and imaging of florescence, phosphorescence, and model-based interpretation of these signals.
iii. The molecular imaging aim of the Core is an exciting feature to provide new tools for tracking the surrogate and potentially prognostic markers of treatment efficacy to all Projects.
iv. The technology transfer aim of the Core encompasses the standard institutional goals of patenting and translation of key technologies to relevant industries, with the goal of advancing PDT technologies in a responsible manner.