Photoacoustic mapping of tumour oxygenation predicts radiotherapy efficacy
In vivo chemical imaging using oxygen-sensitive probes could identify radioresistant tumours prior to radiotherapy delivery
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Jigar Dubal is a PhD contributor to Physics World, working in the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) at the University of Surrey, UK. His research uses optical imaging techniques to characterize tumour response during radiotherapy, which can contribute to personalized treatment delivery.
In his free time, Jigar likes to read both popular science and classic fiction novels. He can otherwise be found practicing his saxophone.
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