Committed to developing safer, organic nanoparticles that will allow superior treatment options for cancer therapy, Dr. Lovell recently discovered a new class of nanoparticle, porphysomes, that accumulate in tumors and can be heated using a laser, causing complete tumor destruction. His innovative technique using optical-based therapeutics offer compelling advantages over other drugs; since light is required for activation, unparalleled control over treatment location is possible, while avoiding damage to other parts of the body.