Johns Hopkins University · Biomedical EngineeringKiess Lab
Ana Ponce Kiess · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Ana Ponce Kiess leads a research lab that focuses on improving cancer therapies through advanced radiation techniques. The lab aims to develop methods for dosimetry which can more precisely measure radiation doses delivered during alpha-particle emitter radiopharmaceutical therapy. This research is particularly aimed at treating metastatic cancer while minimizing harmful side effects. By enhancing treatment planning, Dr. Kiess's lab seeks to improve survival rates for patients with difficult-to-treat cancers.
radiopharmaceutical therapyalpha-particle emittersdosimetrycancer treatmentprecision medicine
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop dosimetry methodologies for radiopharmaceutical therapy.
AIM 02Investigate the effectiveness of alpha-particle emitters in treating metastatic cancer.
AIM 03Optimize combination therapies involving radiopharmaceuticals.
AIM 04Enable precision medicine approaches in cancer treatment planning.
AIM 05Enhance the understanding of treatment-related toxicity in cancer therapies.
Skills the Lab Values
dosimetry methodsradiation delivery techniquescell cultureclinical trial designdata modeling
Output against the department
Publications185bottom 43% of dept.339th of 595
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Citations4.6kbottom 35% of dept.385th of 595
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