Kirstine Karnov
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Kirstine Karnov is a translational surgical researcher whose work focuses on improving cancer surgery outcomes through advanced intraoperative imaging technologies. Her primary research areas include fluorescence-guided surgery, uPAR-targeted molecular imaging, and surgical oncology, with a particular emphasis on pancreatic and head and neck cancers. Karnov's most significant contribution is her pioneering work on uPAR-targeted fluorescent guidance for surgical resection of metastatic pancreatic cancer. In her landmark 2019 study, which has accumulated 22 citations, she demonstrated that uPAR-targeted fluorescence imaging significantly improved the detection and complete removal of metastatic lesions compared to traditional white light surgery. This work has important implications for reducing positive margin rates and improving patient survival in one of the most challenging cancers to treat surgically. Karnov's research bridges the gap between molecular imaging and surgical practice, offering a real-time, high-contrast visualization tool that helps surgeons identify otherwise invisible tumor deposits. Her collaborative approach, working across departments at Rigshospitalet and the University of Copenhagen, exemplifies the interdisciplinary nature of modern surgical innovation. For students and researchers interested in the future of precision cancer surgery, Karnov's work represents a compelling example of how molecular targeting can directly enhance surgical decision-making and patient outcomes.
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