Dollars for Profs

Dig Into University Researchers' Outside Income and Conflicts of Interest

Published Dec. 6, 2019

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Filing Type

Conflict of Interest

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Thomas Reiner

Sloan Kettering Inst Can Research, Department: Na

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Disclosed Conflict of Interest with

Summit Biomedical Imaging, LLC

Disclosed Value
Listed Reason
Equity Interest - Non-publicly traded entity ( e.g., stock, stock option, or other ownership interest)

The central hypothesis of the proposal is PARP1 targeted fluorescence imaging may improve existing screening practices for both EAC and its precursor lesions. The goal is to show that a topical application technology using an innovative applicator will enable localized, specific contrast generation at the target site without the need for systemic administration. Dr. Reiner is a co-founder of Summit Biomedical Imaging, which is a company focused on discovery and development of diagnostic imaging agents targeting PARP1. There is a business overlap with Summit Biomedical Imaging because the company may have an interest in the research results.

Listed Research Project
Evaluation of PARP1 targeted imaging as screening tool for esophageal adenocarcinoma

Project Narrative This proposal is dedicated to the development of a targeted fluorescence-guided imaging approach for early detection of esophageal cancer, which could integrate into currently practiced white light surveillance endoscopy in Barrett's esophagus patients. Improved early detection is imperative to increase prognosis and the 5-Year survival rate that remains under 20%, however validated molecular imaging techniques are currently unavailable for this patient population. We aim to show that our innovative imaging approach consisting of topical application of a contrast agent targeted against the nuclear DNA repair enzyme, PARP1, has sensitivity and specificity that is superior to the current standard-of-care detection methods.

Filed on December 14, 2018.

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Name Institution Type Company Disclosed Value
Thomas Reiner Sloan Kettering Inst Can Research Conflict of Interest Theragnostics, Ltd $10,000 - $19,999
Thomas Reiner Sloan Kettering Inst Can Research Conflict of Interest Summit Biomedical Imaging, LLC Value cannot be readily determined
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