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Jinda Fan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Michigan State University. His research primarily focuses on the development of radiotracers for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. This involves the synthesis of carbon-11 and fluorine-18 labeled radiotracers aimed at imaging cancer, brain disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. He has contributed to the preclinical and clinical research surrounding disease diagnosis, treatment assessment, and drug development utilizing PET imaging techniques. The process of tracer development includes interdisciplinary methodologies such as target selection, tracer design, synthesis, and extensive evaluation both in vitro and in vivo. Dr. Fan's expertise in various chemical fields, including organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and radiopharmaceutical chemistry, is critical for the successful development and valuation of radiotracers. He has been involved in the study of specific targets like phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A), which has implications in both anticancer drug development and therapeutic treatment for psychiatric disorders. He received his Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Radiology at Washington University in St. Louis before taking positions at the University of Alabama Birmingham and Michigan State University.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI, US
Engaged in the development of PET imaging techniques and radiotracers aimed at cancer and other diseases.
University of Alabama Birmingham • Birmingham, AL, US
Research focused on the application of radiotracers in clinical settings.
Washington University St. Louis • St. Louis, MO, US
Worked on radiological imaging and radiotracer development.
Washington University St. Louis • St. Louis, MO, US
Focused on the development of novel PET imaging strategies.
Department of Psychology