UTMThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · Biomedical Engineering
Fuentes Thermodynamics Lab
David Fuentes · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
David Fuentes' lab specializes in developing sophisticated mathematical models to understand and optimize a new therapeutic approach for treating liver cancer. The team focuses on how fluids behave and transfer heat within biological tissues, especially during a treatment called thermoembolization. Their interdisciplinary approach combines knowledge from areas like imaging, biochemistry, and interventional radiology to enhance cancer treatment protocols.
thermoembolizationliver cancermathematical modelingfluid dynamicstissue perfusion
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop mathematical models for fluid behavior in liver tissue during therapy.
AIM 02Investigate heat transfer and chemical reactions related to thermoembolization.
AIM 03Validate models through experiments on animal models of liver cancer.
AIM 04Optimize treatment protocols based on model predictions.
AIM 05Reduce the need for extensive animal testing through computational methods.
Skills the Lab Values
mathematical modelingnumerical simulationanimal modelsinterventional radiology techniquesbiochemical analysis
Output against the department
Publications223top 47% of dept.278th of 595
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Citations3.3kbottom 25% of dept.444th of 595
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