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Join me in the fight against brain tumors! Please click the link below to support the National Brain Tumor Society in honor of my sister, Christine a 7 year Glioblastoma survivor 🙌🏼 and my Dad, who we lost to a brain tumor at just 37. Together, let's drive crucial research forward and find a cure for this devastating disease. We need a cure now!! https://lnkd.in/g9ywivPu #NBTS #glioblastomamultiforme #glioblastoma #GBM #glioblastomaawareness #GBMsurvivor #braintumorawareness #braintumorsurvivor #malfantisonamission #teammalfanti

A brilliant method for high-/-super resolution imaging of spheroids was just published in the Journal of Microscopy 📃🔬 This work is a collaboration between the groups of Dr. Susan Cox and Prof. Maddy Parsons, who is the director of the Nikon Imaging Center at King's College London! Very exciting to see the involvement of Rob Tetley from Nikon in this research! Harnessing the power of UV photolithography, the authors fabricate a polydimethylsiloxane stamp that is then used to create collagen well-like structures. These wells can nest spheroids with high spatial precision allowing for consistent high-resolution imaging. The authors validate the approach by visualizing a plethora of tumor spheroid behaviors. These include standard invasion assays imaged with the Nikon A1R Ti confocal as well as super-resolution filopodia activity at the spheroid periphery captured with the Nikon Ti2 Spinning Disc microscope. Looking forward to seeing the application, further development, and scaling up of this technique for imaging of 3D cultures and compound screening! See the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gsxUTiSh #NIC #microscopy #research #NikonScienceSpotlight Phillips, T. A., Caprettini, V., Aggarwal, N., Marcotti, S., Tetley, R., Mao, Y., Shaw, T., Chiappini, C., Parsons, M., & Cox, S. (2023). A method for reproducible high-resolution imaging of 3D cancer cell spheroids. Journal of Microscopy, 291(1), 30-42.

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Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Intuitive Creators & Keepers of Memories: Your Traits: Cancers, you possess a deep well of emotions and a strong connection to the past. This translates to your artistic inclination, where you are drawn to art filled with sentimentality and evoke a sense of nostalgia. Your Artistic Connection: Channel your emotional depth into surrealist paintings that capture your dreams and inner world. You might also connect with portraiture that captures the essence of loved ones or photorealistic art that preserves cherished memories. In general, art that deals with themes of family, home, or personal history. #ZodiacArt #zodiacartinclination #Cancer #NmaArtGallery

I am excited to announce that I have successfully defended my master’s thesis on brain tumor biomechanics using Brillouin microscopy! 🎓In this research, I explored how this non-inclusive optical technique can provide valuable information about the biomechanics of brain tumor tissues, contributing to a better understanding of cancer progression and potential therapeutic approaches. It has been an incredible journey, filled with challenges and growth. I am deeply thankful to my mentors Ortrud Uckermann, Jan Rix, and colleagues for their support and guidance throughout this process. On to new challenges and opportunities!! 🚀 #ThesisDefense #BrillouinMicroscopy #BiomedicalResearch #NextChapter"

Game changer in breast imaging For those of you who might’ve missed it last night, check out our story on Channel Nine News Adelaide on the topic of Contrast Enhanced Mammography.

Accurate monitoring of orthotopic tumors in oncological research is critical. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been introduced as a modality to overcome limitations with common methods such as bioluminescence imaging (BLI). Our scientific poster from AACR 24 details a study comparing BLI and MRI in tracking tumor progression, focusing on the human glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) orthotopic xenograft mouse model. Download the poster ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q02HcMP00 #OncologyResearch #DrugDevelopment

I agree whit Dr Laszlo Tabar. The technology and the knowledgment are in the same line, we must use high resolution monitors for not only in the diagnosis in mamography. #eizohealthcare #breastcare #breastcancer

As we focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, knowledge is power in the fight against breast cancer, and understanding your body is the first step. Beyond The Shock - Chapter 2 - Breast Anatomy https://lnkd.in/etqsSsGQ #markcrump #breastcancerawarenessmonth #crumpinsurance

How do we address the dense breast screening challenge? 🎙 Hear from the renowned Dr. Brem Rachel THIS FRIDAY at 2:00 pm EST, as she dives into the confusion of current dense breast screening guidelines, options for supplemental imaging, as well as their drawbacks and benefits. Use the link below to register today! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ekPcyPMq #densebreasts #webinar #breastcancer