Li Laboratory
Chun Li, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Cancer Systems Imaging
Professor
Areas of Research
- Imaging
- Drug Development
Research activities in the laboratory of Chun Li, Ph.D., are primarily focused on two areas: the development of targeted imaging probes for noninvasive characterization of molecular events associated with tumor progression and regression and the development of novel drug-delivery systems for selective delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic agents.
Our Research
Molecular imaging probes used in nuclear, optical and magnetic resonance imaging modalities are designed to enhance the sensitivity and selectivity of early tumor detection, tumor-marker profiling and the monitoring of early treatment responses.
Targeted drug delivery, on the other hand, uses nanometric drug carriers to selectively deliver anticancer agents to the tumor to maximize their therapeutic efficacy and minimize their toxic side effects to the normal tissues. The long-term goal is to apply the “seek and treat” strategy in the development of targeted imaging/therapeutic agents that will eventually be translated to the clinic to improve the management of cancer through early tumor detection and individualized therapy.
About Dr. Li
Chun Li, Ph.D., is a professor of Cancer Systems Imaging at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He earned his Ph.D. in chemistry from Rutgers University.
Contact Us
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer Systems Imaging
1881 East Road
Unit Number: 1907
Houston, TX 77054-1901
Room Number: 3SCR4.3636
Phone: 713-792-5182
Fax: 713-794-5456
Email: cli@mdanderson.org
Angela D Lavergne
Senior Administrative Assistant, Cancer Systems Imaging
adlavergne@mdanderson.org