Michelle Benson Undergraduate Student Department of Chemical Engineering Office: Room 4956, Arizona Cancer Center Phone: (520)-626-0194 Fax: (520)-626-0395 Email: mbenson@u.arizona.edu Mail Address: Room 4956 Arizona Cancer Center 1515 North Campbell Ave. Tucson, AZ 85724
Selected links: • Contrast Agent Molecular Engineering Lab • Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering • Arizona Cancer Center • The University of Arizona

Research Summary

I am developing a MRI contrast agent that can detect the enzyme activity of PSMA, an important biomarker in prostate cancer. In addition, I am participating in pre-clinical MRI studies of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer and colon cancer.

Recent Publications