Evidence from our lab and others has demonstrated the potential of fluorescently labeled antibodies to measure microscopic disease to guide surgical intervention preclinical models. We present novel data demonstrating safety of the fluorescently labeled anti- EGFR antibody in non-human primates. We propose a clinical trial with fluorescently labeled cetuximab to detect subclinical cancer in the operating room existing imaging equipment to guide surgical resection of head and neck cancer. The proposed trial has received IRB and IND approval in September 2013.

Public Health Relevance

Because of the crude techniques surgeons currently use to assess tumors, it is not surprising that tumor margins are positive in 30% of head and neck cancer (HNC) resections. If tumor margins could be accurately assessed intraoperatively, it is possible that less healthy tissue would be removed and survival rates improved. We have previously demonstrated intravenous administration of fluorescently labeled anti-EGFR antibody can image microscopic tumor fragments in multiple preclinical models. Furthermore, we present novel data demonstrating the safety of cetuximab-IRDye800 in non-human primate studies. We plan to administer escalating doses of cetuximab- IRDye800 to determine safety and tumor specificity in humans in the proposed IND and IRB approved study. We propose to perform histopathological review of resected tumors to determine sensitivity and specificity of cetuximab-IRDye800 for subclinical disease.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Exploratory/Developmental Grants (R21)
Project #
5R21CA182953-02
Application #
8876618
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1)
Program Officer
Farahani, Keyvan
Project Start
2014-07-01
Project End
2017-06-30
Budget Start
2015-07-01
Budget End
2017-06-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2015
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Alabama Birmingham
Department
Surgery
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
063690705
City
Birmingham
State
AL
Country
United States
Zip Code
35294
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