Development and manufacturing of an indocyanine green nanoformulation towards improved intraoperative fluorescence-guided surgery of pancreatic tumour
A new Australian Government Department of Education National PhD Program project is underway at Adelaide University with Precision Oncology company Ferronova. The cross-disciplinary project aims at developing an injectable imaging agent that will assist surgeons to more completely resect aggressive tumours such as pancreatic cancer.
Project Title: Development and manufacturing of an indocyanine green nanoformulation towards improved intraoperative fluorescence-guided surgery of pancreatic tumour
Overview:
The project leverages the expertise gained by Ferronova in the development of its nanoparticle Magnetic Resonance Imaging technology FerroTrace and ongoing research at Adelaide University’s Future Industries Institute in polymeric nanoformulation to address a critical problem in oncology: While complete surgical resection offers the best chance of cure, it is often difficult during surgery to reliably distinguish the true extent of the tumour by visual inspection or palpation due to the fibrous and infiltrative nature of many tumours. Leveraging the concept of fluorescence guided surgery, the team will develop a nanoformulation of the Food and Drug Administration-approved (FDA) fluorescent molecule indocyanine green.
Collaborative Approach:
The National PhD Program project will strengthen the alliance between Ferronova an Adelaide University and builds on several ongoing R&D collaborative projects. It will underpin a new pipeline of product for Ferronova, further cementing its position as a global leader in the nanomedicine precision oncology field.
👥 Meet the team:
🔹 Nick Harrington – National Industry PhD Candidate
🔹 Professor Benjamin Thierry – Adelaide University
🔹 Dr Nicole Dmochowska – Adelaide University
🔹 Dr Aidan Cousins – Senior R&D Engineer, Ferronova
🔹 Stewart Bartlett – CEO, Ferronova
📢 Learn more about the Australian Government Department of Education’s National Industry PhD Program via Campus Plus: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpVsGZZ6