Pomper is recognized for his work on developing new imaging agents targeting cancer and central nervous system processes. He oversees several federally funded programs at Johns Hopkins, advancing the field of molecular imaging.
Researchers demonstrated the efficacy of targeted photodynamic therapy (tPDT) to treat prostate cancer before and during surgery, using a PSMA-targeting agent coupled with photosensitizers. The technique optimizes prostate cancer care by allowing visualization of tumors prior to surgery and providing real-time guidance to surgeons.
Fowler has made significant contributions to brain research, developing the radiotracer F-18-FDG to measure brain glucose metabolism non-invasively in humans. Her work has facilitated advances in the study of the human brain and malignant tumor detection.
A KAUST-led team reveals a short regulatory gene that adapts to dynamic environments by tagging genes for repression. This discovery offers a new paradigm for gene regulation, linking the genome with the environment and providing insights into cellular plasticity.
A new study reveals that lianas prevent canopy trees from producing fruit, reducing the availability of a critical food resource for tropical animals. The effects of removing lianas are dramatic, with a 173% increase in canopy tree production five years after removal.
Researchers developed a scanner that unites optical, radioluminescence, and photoacoustic imaging to evaluate thin-cap fibro atheroma (TCFA) in the earliest stages. This could lead to a paradigm shift in coronary artery disease diagnosis and assessment.
Researchers found that participants with higher fasting plasma glucose levels lost more weight on a high-fiber, low-glycemic diet compared to those with lower blood sugar levels. Participants with high fasting blood glucose had lost an average of 9.4% body weight, while those with low fasting blood glucose had lost 4.1%.
Researchers from KAUST have developed a model predicting how climate change impacts plankton populations. Temperature, nutrient availability, and mortality rates influence the numbers of heterotrophic planktonic prokaryotes.
This study evaluated the effects of fluoride bleaching agents on human enamel. It found that fluorine bleaching agents increased the concentration of fluorine, calcium, and phosphorus ions in the enamel without altering its microhardness.
A study found that brain receptors involved in addiction adapt to chronic drinking by reducing their bioavailability, but return to normal after detoxification. This can serve as a predictor of long-term sobriety success.
The grants will support pre-clinical and clinical diagnostic and therapeutic research, including the development of new imaging agents and clinical trials on therapy safety and efficacy. The Brain SAFTIE initiative aims to identify gaps in existing knowledge and facilitate collaboration among experts.
Researchers found that blood sugar and fasting insulin biomarkers predict weight loss success. For people with prediabetes, a fiber-rich diet without calorie restriction is effective, while those with type 2 diabetes benefit from a diet rich in healthy fats.
A new review investigates the relationship between pain and opioid misuse, revealing that pain can drastically change the brain's natural opioid system. The study aims to understand how pain affects addiction treatment, with the ultimate goal of developing more effective treatments for chronic pain.
A novel study found that short duration of breastfeeding and maternal obesity are associated with an increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adolescents. Breastfed infants who were fed infant formula milk before six months had a 40% increased likelihood of NAFLD.