Abstract CN08-01: Expediting clinical translation of optical molecular imaging techniques in oncology and its role in preventive medicine

Abstract

Abstract In recent years, significant progress has been made in both optical imaging systems and fluorescent contrast agents for clinical applications. NIRF imaging with a free-floating imaging device mounted on the ceiling of the operating theatre or on a microscope articulating arm during surgery for cancer will enable visualization of tumor delineation, locoregional metastases, remnant disease as well as e.g. tumor-containing lymph nodes. Hereby, the surgeon can both detect (diagnostic) and excise (therapeutic) malignant tissue and possible residual disease at the same time. The use of NIRF optical imaging has a range of advantages. Most prominent among these is the fact that it is very safe technology, simple to operate, fast, high resolution (as low as 1 mm), relatively inexpensive and makes use of non-ionizing radiation. Based on the above, it is clear that intra-operative imaging is on the verge of entering standard clinical practice for surgery. Not only the imaging system but also the availability of clinical grade tumor-targeted probes is of the utmost importance for a successful introduction into clinical practice. This talk will give an overview of the current concepts and future perspectives of intraoperative fluorescence image-guided surgery using non-targeted and targeted optical contrast agents for the first-time ever used in patients with ovarian cancer and the anticipated developments within the next 5 years. It will become clear that agencies like the FDA and EMA will play a major role in bringing this technology into the clinic and the necessity of standardization of methodology when applied in multinational multicenter studies. Moreover, the role of optical molecular imaging as a screening instrument in preventive medicine will be outlined. Citation Format: Gooitzen M. van Dam. Expediting clinical translation of optical molecular imaging techniques in oncology and its role in preventive medicine. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual AACR International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research; 2013 Oct 27-30; National Harbor, MD. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Can Prev Res 2013;6(11 Suppl): Abstract nr CN08-01.