Jann Mortensen
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Jann Mortensen is a leading translational researcher whose work bridges nuclear medicine and surgical oncology, with a primary focus on head and neck cancer. His key research areas include molecular imaging, image-guided surgery, and the development of targeted tracers for improved tumor detection. Mortensen’s most notable contribution is the pioneering proof-of-concept study demonstrating the use of uPAR-targeted optical near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging combined with PET for image-guided surgery in orthotopic xenograft models of head and neck cancer. This work, published in 2016 and cited 56 times, established a critical foundation for real-time, intraoperative visualization of malignant tissue, potentially reducing positive surgical margins and improving patient outcomes. By integrating dual-modality imaging—NIR fluorescence for surgical guidance and PET for preoperative staging—Mortensen has advanced the precision of tumor resection. His collaborative efforts with leading clinicians and radiochemists at Rigshospitalet highlight his role in translating benchside discoveries into clinical applications. With a career dedicated to enhancing surgical accuracy through molecular targeting, Mortensen’s research continues to shape the future of personalized, image-guided cancer therapy.
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