P. J. Foster

Focused small field of view magnetic particle imaging for the detection and quantification of tumour associated macrophages

This study uses a focused field of view in magnetic particle imaging to improve quantification of tumour associated macrophages in mouse models.

Inter-user comparison for quantification of superparamagnetic iron oxides with magnetic particle imaging across two institutions highlights a need for standardized approaches

This study compares MPI quantification across two institutions and users, finding significant differences in signal intensity and SPION quantification due to imager variation.

In vivo tracking of adenoviral-transduced iron oxide-labeled bone marrow-derived dendritic cells using magnetic particle imaging

This study uses magnetic particle imaging to track in vivo migration of iron oxide-labeled dendritic cells, showing improved quantification with a focused lymph node scan.

Microscopic interactions control a structural transition in active mixtures of microtubules and molecular motors

This paper investigates how microscopic motor interactions control the transition from extensile bundles to contractile asters in reconstituted microtubule-motor systems.

Active mechanics of sea star oocytes

The paper studies how molecular interactions in the actomyosin cortex of sea star oocytes control cell shape changes through active mechanics and viscosity.

MPI region of interest (ROI) analysis and quantification of iron in different volumes

The paper evaluates four MPI ROI selection methods for iron quantification in vitro and in vivo, finding trade-offs between ROI size and accuracy.

Tracking the fates of iron-labeled tumor cells in vivo using Magnetic Particle Imaging

This study uses Magnetic Particle Imaging to track iron-labeled tumor cells in vivo, revealing their movement and accumulation, and confirms their presence in tissues through histology.

Magnetic Particle Imaging is a sensitive in vivo imaging modality for the quantification of dendritic cell migration

This study uses magnetic particle imaging to track and quantify dendritic cell migration in vivo, showing sensitivity of ~4000 cells and validating results with ex vivo MPI and histology.

The sensitivity of magnetic particle imaging and fluorine-19 magnetic resonance imaging for cell tracking

This study compares the sensitivity of magnetic particle imaging (MPI) and fluorine-19 MRI for detecting labeled cells in vivo and ex vivo, finding MPI more sensitive for mesenchymal stem cells and breast cancer cells.

A method for the efficient iron-labeling of patient-derived xenograft cells and cellular imaging validation

This study develops an iron-labeling method for patient-derived xenograft cells and validates it using bioluminescence and magnetic particle imaging to monitor tumor growth.

Development of Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) for Cell Tracking and Detection

This paper demonstrates the use of magnetic particle imaging (MPI) for tracking and detecting superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle-labeled cells in mice, showing higher sensitivity compared to MRI.

Comparing the fate of brain metastatic breast cancer cells in different immune compromised mice with cellular magnetic resonance imaging

This study uses cellular MRI to compare brain metastasis growth in nude and NSG mice, finding no difference in brain metastases but larger tumors in nude mice.

Visualizing tumour self-homing with magnetic particle imaging

This study uses magnetic particle imaging to detect and visualize tumor self-homing of iron-labeled CTCs in a murine breast cancer model.

Engineering self-homing circulating tumour cells as novel cancer theranostics

This study demonstrates that self-homing circulating tumor cells can target and treat metastatic breast cancer using gene therapy and bioluminescence imaging.

Iron nanoparticle-labeled murine mesenchymal stromal cells in an osteoarthritic model persists and demonstrates anti-inflammatory mechanism of action

This study tracks iron nanoparticle-labeled MSCs in an OA model, showing they persist in joints and increase homeostatic macrophages, reducing inflammation.

Cooperative Accumulation Of Dynein-Dynactin At Microtubule Minus-Ends Drives Microtubule Network Reorganization

This study identifies how dynein-dynactin complexes accumulate at microtubule minus-ends to drive MT sliding, clustering, aster formation, and network contraction during mitosis.