Technology Series Archive

• Targeted Nanoparticle Tested in Patients with Cancer (April 17, 2012)
  The first trial to test a targeted nanoparticle capable of controlling a drug's release is now underway in humans
• Profiles in Cancer Research: Dr. Samuel Achilefu (October 18, 2011)
  The Washington University researcher is developing imaging probes to visualize tumor margins and monitor the effects of cancer treatment
• Tracking the Rise of Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer (August 9, 2011)
  For many, the robotic procedure has become the surgical option of choice
• Whole-Genome Sequencing for Cancer Enters the Clinic (July 12, 2011)
  Genome-sequencing technology is guiding clinical trials and individual patient treatment plans
• Imaging Boot Camp for Cancer Researchers (June 28, 2011)
  NCI's annual Cancer Research Imaging Camp trains junior researchers in cutting-edge imaging technology
• Miniaturized Device Puts Nanotechnology to Work in Diagnosing Cancer
  (March 22, 2011)
  Nuclear magnetic resonance device could augment conventional diagnostic methods
• Low-Dose CT Shows Clear Mortality Benefit for Lung Cancer Screening in Heavy Smokers (November 16, 2010)
  Low-dose helical computed tomography gathers a continual picture, leaving no gaps
• Testing a "Smarter" Biopsy for Prostate Cancer (October 19, 2010)
  An image-guided biopsy may detect cancer missed by conventional methods
• Adapting Capsule Endoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening (October 6, 2009)
  Technical barriers must be overcome before use in colorectal cancer screening
• Proton Therapy for Cancer: A New Technology Brief  (September 8, 2009)
  Enthusiasm for this promising therapy may be getting ahead of the research
• Study Supports Use of Existing Technology for Clinical Proteomics Research (July 28, 2009)
  Stable isotope dilution mass spectrometry improves efficiency, effectiveness of protein biomarker research