Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus · EngineeringLymphatic Therapeutics Unit
Susan Napier Thomas · Atlanta, Georgia
Research Focus
Dr. Susan Napier Thomas's lab focuses on developing new therapies for lymphedema, a condition that causes swelling and fibrosis due to improper lymphatic drainage, often seen in breast cancer survivors. The research involves creating innovative drug delivery systems that target lymphatic tissues to improve lymphatic function and reduce inflammation. By using pre-clinical models and advanced imaging, the lab seeks to replace outdated treatment strategies with effective drug therapies.
lymphedemadrug deliverylymphatic systemimmunomodulationcancer survivorshippharmacological modulation
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop a sustained drug delivery system for lymphedema therapy.
AIM 02Test the effects of lymphatic delivery drugs on pump function.
AIM 03Examine immune modulatory effects on lymph node health in lymphedema.
Skills the Lab Values
animal modelsdrug formulationmicroscopynear-infrared imagingsustained drug delivery techniquescell culture techniquesinflammatory analysisbioimaging methodsimmunology techniques
Output against the department
Publications122bottom 26% of dept.205th of 278
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Citations4.9kbottom 39% of dept.170th of 278
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