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Israt Alam
Research Scientist at Stanford University
Dr. Israt Shamima Alam is a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Radiology at Stanford University.12 She specializes in molecular imaging, with a focus on developing non-invasive imaging tools to monitor immune dynamics in response to cancer immunotherapy and immunopathology.1
Research and Expertise
Dr. Alam's work has contributed to the clinical translation of several nuclear imaging agents for early cancer detection and treatment response prediction.2 Her research interests include:
- Molecular Imaging
- PET (Positron Emission Tomography)
- Immuno-Oncology
- Graft versus Host Disease
- CAR T cells
She is currently co-chair of the "Imaging in cell and immune therapies" (ICIT) interest group for the World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS).1
Career Path
Dr. Alam's career at Stanford has progressed through several positions:
- Senior Research Scientist in Dr. Michelle James' lab (2021-present)
- Life Sciences Research Associate in Prof. Sanjiv Sam Gambhir's lab
- Post-Doctoral Scholar in Prof. Sanjiv Sam Gambhir's lab
Prior to Stanford, she held positions at the Pasteur Institute in Paris and UNESCO.2
Education
Dr. Alam holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, Emmanuel College, UK, in Molecular Imaging. Her thesis was titled "Novel Probes for Imaging Cell Death".2 She also has an MSCi in Biochemistry from Imperial College London, UK.2
Professional Activities
Dr. Alam is actively involved in several professional organizations:
- World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS)
- European Society of Molecular Imaging (ESMI)
- Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)
- Society of Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC)
She has served in various leadership roles, including as a subcategory chair and program committee member for international conferences in her field.2
