Label•Track•Detect

Why this matters

It’s hard to see how immune cells behave inside the body. We’re testing a simple way to find out where a patient’s own cells go.

Label

A small sample of the patient’s immune cells is taken and labelled outside the body in a certified laboratory (GMP). We use tiny, non-radioactive nanoparticles—think of them as medical beacons. The labelled cells are checked for quality and then returned to the patient. They are designed to keep doing their natural job.

Track

After reinfusion, only the labelled cells give a clear signal on our scans. We look at planned time points using 19F MRI (no ionising radiation) and a light-based camera during fluorescence endoscopy. Because only the tagged cells are visible, we can follow their path and see where they go.

Detect

This helps us find out whether the cells reach the tumour and stay there. It gives a direct picture of how immune cells behave in each patient—without adding radiation and with minimal extra procedures. Signals seen on scans are checked against tissue that is already collected as part of normal care.