Grant: Project Grant

The proposed health research project describes the testing of a novel radionuclide pair for better diagnosis and therapy of cancer. The project will mainly study the therapeutic effect of a special type of electrons emitted by one of the radionuclides. The electrons travel only a short distance in tissue, killing cancer cells efficiently while sparing the surrounding healthy tissue. We will incorporate the radionuclide into molecules that bind specifically to cancer cells. The novel radionuclide pair will help to find and kill cancer cells in the body. A task of this magnitude can only be achieved with the help of a strong research team. We have assembled an expert research team of chemists, physicists, cancer researchers, and physicians to accomplish this multidisciplinary research project. If successful, the project will help to introduce new technology into the clinic to enhance patient care and improve outcomes.