Nancy, France, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The International Photodynamics Association (IPA) is pleased to announce that David Kessel, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Pharmacology, Wayne State University, has been awarded the Gold Medal Award. . The Gold His Medal Award recognizes Dr. Kessel’s significant contributions to his career in significantly advancing the emerging field of photodynamic therapy (PDT).
Dr. David Kessel is a recognized pioneer in the field of photobiology and has made major contributions over the years to several photobiology-based communities, including the International Society for Photodynamics. Dr. Kessel’s career in PDT spans over 40 years. His work and dedication to the field of PDT has enabled him to make significant contributions, both directly and indirectly, through his research output and the many people he has inspired and mentored over the years. With over 478 publications and his 33,000 citations, Dr. Kessel has made significant and enduring contributions to his PDT.
About photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a combination therapy involving light-activated photosensitizers for various types and stages of cancer and precancer, macular degeneration, and multidrug resistance involving bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Diagnose and treat infections. First developed in the 1950s, PDT has shown excellent patient outcomes at significant cost savings. Over the past 30 years, millions of patients worldwide have been treated with PDT.
About the International Photodynamic Society
The International Photodynamic Association (IPA) was established in 1986 to support and endorse the scientific advances and clinical development of photodynamic therapy and photodiagnosis. With members and associates from more than 30 countries, the IPA is made up of eminent international scientists, clinicians, translational researchers, medical professionals, and students from universities, hospitals, governments, and private sector organizations. We represent a truly global community. The IPA facilitates diagnostic and therapeutic research using light-activated photosensitizers and disseminates scientific information to its members, the research community, and the community at large. The IPA holds its biennial world conferences around the world, offering members and non-members a unique opportunity to share and learn more about global developments, particularly related to photodynamic therapy and photodiagnosis. Offers.
The next IPA World Congress will be held in Tampere, Finland from 10-15 July 2023.
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