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Edward F. Patz Jr.

James and Alice Chen Distinguished Professor of Radiology
Radiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging
Box 3808 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
1515B Hosp North, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


There are numerous ongoing clinical studies primarily focused on the early detection of cancer.

The basic science investigations in our laboratory concentration on three fundamental translational areas,

1) Development of molecular imaging probes - We have used several different approaches to develop novel imaging probes that characterize and phenotype tumors.

2) Discovery of novel lung cancer biomarkers - We explored the use of proteomics, autoantibodies, and genomics to discover blood and tissue biomarkers for early cancer detection and phenotyping of cancer.

3) Host response to cancer - We study the native immune response to tumors as this may provide cues to relevant diagnostic and therapeutic targets. Most recently we have focused on intratumoral lymphocytes and their specific tumor antigens.

 

Current Appointments & Affiliations


James and Alice Chen Distinguished Professor of Radiology · 2004 - Present Radiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Radiology
Professor of Radiology · 1999 - Present Radiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Radiology
Professor in Pathology · 2001 - Present Pathology, Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Pharmacology & Cancer Biology · 2002 - Present Pharmacology & Cancer Biology, Basic Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 1991 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

Education, Training & Certifications


University of Maryland, School of Medicine · 1985 M.D.
Duke University · 1980 B.S.