Jinghang Xie, PhD, shares his innovative imaging research in the field of translational medicine. @UVASchoolofMedicine

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Jinghang Xie, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics

Transcript:
I am truly fascinated by the interplay of lights and colors that emerge when we employ our imaging techniques to illuminate living systems. It is remarkable to witness the details of dynamic biological processes with the imaging probes we created.

I'm Jinghang Xie, the translational imaging scientist and the founder of the Imaging Innovation Lab, I lead a multidisciplinary research lab at the interface of chemistry, biology and medicine. Our lab is dedicated to developing novel imaging tools that enable us to visualize and study the biological processes within our bodies.

After comprehensive pre-clinical characterizations, our research culminates in the translation of our novel imaging technologies into clinical applications. This allows us to make a tangible impact on human house by aiding the diagnosis and treatment of a condition such as cancer and infection. The groundbreaking Many Institute for Biotechnology will provide a tremendous support to investigators in the field of translational medicine, particularly in the area of cellular aging and immunotherapy.

Our lab studies, the biological mechanisms that drive these therapies as we aim to visualize the dynamics of cell and immune therapy in patients. The Institute's support will be a valuable asset to advance our research and improve patient outcomes.

Jinghang Xie, PhD, shares his innovative imaging research in the field of translational medicine.

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