Researcher Background
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Medicine, Radiation Oncology, WashU Medicine
Training
- 1984 -1986: Intern and Resident, Internal Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- 1986 - 1989: Resident, Radiation Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- 1989 - 1990: Research Fellow, Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Education
- 1984: MD, Rush University, Chicago, IL
Research & Selected Publications
Research Interest
Nanoparticle development for targeted drug delivery to radiation-inducible receptors. Molecular targeted radiation protection through inhibition of apoptosis in the brain, intestine and bone marrow stem cells. Molecular targeted radiation sensitizers are also developed through partnerships with industry. Molecular imaging of cancer response, including peptides that detect tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes.
Research Publications