Dr. Chan is developing molecular “smart” probes and novel imaging techniques for earlier and improved detection of colorectal cancer.  The Continuation Grant will be used to complete a clinical trial testing an innovative high-definition non-fiberoptic imaging system for both colonoscopy and upper endoscopy.  This work also has the potential to accelerate the discovery and development process for therapeutic and chemopreventative agents in colorectal cancer.

Dr. Chan works under the mentorship of Charles S. Fuchs, MD, MPH, and Ralph Weissleder, MD, PhD, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Project Title: "Molecular imaging of colorectal neoplasia"

Institution: Massachusetts General Hospital

Sponsor(s) / Mentor(s): Charles Fuchs, MD, MPH & Ralph Weissleder, MD, PhD

Cancer Type: Colorectal

Research Area: Imaging