Re: Wk8 - Vision Lab on Campus
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:39 pm
For the final project I will be combining two departments of research at UCLA. Research being doing at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Molecular Visualization Laboratory the Department of Biological Chemistry has as a resource.
In the cancer molecular imaging program area at the Jonsson Center, Direct Dr. Anna Wu, and Assistant Direct Dr. Johannes Czernin, "[seek] to use molecular imaging to study cancer in living organisms, first in laboratory models and ultimately, in people. Molecular imaging allows non-invasive visualization of key molecules, processes, and events and allows a window into the changes that occur when cancer develops." (1)
Their diverse interests range form identifying irregularities and how ti apply new developments throughout the process of diagnosing and treating cancer, to developing new molecular imaging techniques.
"The Molecular Visualization Laboratory (MVL) is used for research and teaching purposes. It is designed for viewing digital representations of complex molecular structures in a stereo (3-D) environment."(2)
A link to their website provides more information as well as several youtube videos surrounding the topic:
http://www.cancer.ucla.edu/Index.aspx?page=131
[Source (1)]
http://www.biolchem.ucla.edu/Resources_ ... ratory.htm
[Source (2)]
Molecular Imaging Technology at UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... XaPct38fdw
Patient Advocacy Session: Molecular Imaging and Heart Disease
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... r-Ga_WSgg4
Molecular Imaging Coming of Age with New Strategies in Both PET and MRI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... I_thWGSIhA
Often times, people fighting a deathly disease such as cancer, have diminished chances of winning the battle because they weren't diagnosed early enough in the process. Clearly this is a very important area that is in need of improved molecular imaging abilities. My intention with this project will be to take work going on at the Molecular Visualization Laboratory and the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, and explore the principles and areas of applicability for molecular imaging, then to propose an art museum exhibit that will raise awareness and knowledge of research. In other words, I will be delving into the problems causing the need for more research, research like the above two departments at UCLA, and creating a better understanding and exposure to the principles they deal with. Ultimately I would like my exhibit to raise awareness and create a connection between the public and the medical research community.
In the cancer molecular imaging program area at the Jonsson Center, Direct Dr. Anna Wu, and Assistant Direct Dr. Johannes Czernin, "[seek] to use molecular imaging to study cancer in living organisms, first in laboratory models and ultimately, in people. Molecular imaging allows non-invasive visualization of key molecules, processes, and events and allows a window into the changes that occur when cancer develops." (1)
Their diverse interests range form identifying irregularities and how ti apply new developments throughout the process of diagnosing and treating cancer, to developing new molecular imaging techniques.
"The Molecular Visualization Laboratory (MVL) is used for research and teaching purposes. It is designed for viewing digital representations of complex molecular structures in a stereo (3-D) environment."(2)
A link to their website provides more information as well as several youtube videos surrounding the topic:
http://www.cancer.ucla.edu/Index.aspx?page=131
[Source (1)]
http://www.biolchem.ucla.edu/Resources_ ... ratory.htm
[Source (2)]
Molecular Imaging Technology at UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... XaPct38fdw
Patient Advocacy Session: Molecular Imaging and Heart Disease
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... r-Ga_WSgg4
Molecular Imaging Coming of Age with New Strategies in Both PET and MRI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... I_thWGSIhA
Often times, people fighting a deathly disease such as cancer, have diminished chances of winning the battle because they weren't diagnosed early enough in the process. Clearly this is a very important area that is in need of improved molecular imaging abilities. My intention with this project will be to take work going on at the Molecular Visualization Laboratory and the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, and explore the principles and areas of applicability for molecular imaging, then to propose an art museum exhibit that will raise awareness and knowledge of research. In other words, I will be delving into the problems causing the need for more research, research like the above two departments at UCLA, and creating a better understanding and exposure to the principles they deal with. Ultimately I would like my exhibit to raise awareness and create a connection between the public and the medical research community.