A Targeted Solution for Brain Tumor Detection & Treatment

Samantha Oblander, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University
Post-Doctoral Scholar, CWRU School of Medicine

Dr. Oblander, with Dr. Brady-Kalnay at Case Western, is developing targeted agents for tumor detection, imaging, and treatment to seek and destroy cancer. This technology can help clinicians to see brain, breast, prostate, lung, and gynecological cancers and melanoma. Their current focus is on brain tumors due to the invasive nature and severity of the disease, as well as the short survival time. To get these technologies into hospitals, Dr. Brady-Kalnay founded NeoIndicate, an Ohio-based company focused on advancing tools for improving tumor detection, imaging, and treatment. The lead fluorescent imaging agent has been independently manufactured and validated to specifically target tumor cells in models. Neurosurgeon Dr. Andy Sloan at the University Hospitals of Cleveland will launch the clinical trial for this treatment in 2022.

Bios: https://neoindicate.com/our-people#7e...
https://case.edu/medicine/research/en...
Lab: https://case.edu/medicine/microbio/
University: https://case.edu/

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About InnovateOhio, IP Promise and PITCH X
Born from the knowledge that we have world-changing discoveries every year that originate in universities but need help moving from lab to market, Ohio’s I.P. Promise was launched by Lt. Governor Jon Husted as an extension of InnovateOhio in fall 2019. A total of 16 Ohio universities agreed to work together to make technology commercialization faster, easier and more impactful.

PITCH X: From Lab to Market is a series of talks from university entrepreneurs discussing technologies ready to make a difference in the world through commercialization. By raising awareness for breakthrough technologies developed right here in Ohio, PITCH X is helping connect university research with private sector investment as Ohio grows its innovation economy.
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