Professor Dr. Edward Delikatny

Biography

Edward J. Delikatny is a Research Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is involved in advancing the field of non-invasive imaging techniques. His research specializes in the detection of metabolic changes that occur during tumor development and the response to anticancer drugs, particularly in models of human breast cancer. His work utilizes various imaging modalities such as near infrared fluorescence optical imaging, MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), and positron emission tomography (PET) Cerenkov imaging. Delikatny is pioneering the development of novel radiolabeled probes and fluorescence-guided surgical techniques, contributing significantly to cancer pharmacology and the design of optical contrast agents. His active research program focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of NIR optical contrast agents to detect specific biochemical markers associated with early tumor detection and therapy response.

Research Interests