THOR: Targeted Hybrid Oncotherapeutic Regulation
Overview
In the relentless pursuit to improve cancer treatment, the THOR project endeavors to usher in a transformative era in oncology. We envision a future where cancer is not only effectively treated, but real-time feedback of the cancer state helps augment the treatment of the cancer. At the center of our vision lies an implantable device engineered to detect specific cancer biomarkers and release immunomodulators to initiate an immunological response depending on the state of the cancer. By locally and systemically activating the immune system, the device aims to augment the body's innate defenses against cancer. Our mission is to revolutionize cancer treatment, by both advancing cancer immunotherapies and allowing for real-time monitoring of cancer.
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Project Team
RICE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS
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Omid Veiseh, Ph.D.
Faculty Director
Associate Professor of Bioengineering -
Jacob Robinson, Ph.D.
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Laura Segatori, Ph.D.
Professor of Bioengineering
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Isaac Hilton, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering
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Oleg Igoshin, Ph.D.
Professor of Bioengineering
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Career Opportunities
Research Technician
The Veiseh Lab in the Rice University Bioengineering department has an opening for a research technician position. Our lab utilizes molecular engineering and cellular and molecular biology in combination with advanced nano, micro, and macro biomaterial fabrication techniques, to develop platforms of cell therapy devices tailored for in vivo biochemical sensing and delivery of biological therapeutics.
Postdoctoral Associate - Bioengineering
The Veiseh lab at the Department of Bioengineering at Rice University has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow. The ideal candidate would be an expert in mammalian synthetic biology and/or biomaterials. The recruited postdoctoral fellow will lead an independent project focused on creating an engineered cell therapeutic devise for cancer treatment. All candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills and will also be expected to aid in the supervision of junior lab members and the preparation of research proposals. We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated ability to lead and/or work collaboratively in teams comprised of individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.
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