Post doc Bushra Afzal presented her work at the annual Radiology Research day at UT Southwestern on 15th May 2024

Poster for RD Trainee day

Title: Investigating Peripheral artery disease (PAD) in mice using multi-spectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) and fluorescence imaging

 

Background:The blockage of the arteries caused by the deposition of fatty plaques in the arteries is known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD). It is one of the primary causes of cardiovascular disease around the world, with significant morbidity and mortality [1]. To protect cells and encourage the growth of new blood vessels, we are creating a novel, biodegradable dual-modal imaging nanoparticle (DINP) to administer therapeuticmedicines to ischemic locations. To accomplish this, we are examining PAD models and the ability to observe vascular function.