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My research is focused on applying photodynamic therapy (PDT) towards bone cancers. In PDT, inert photosensitizers (PS) are administered to targeted areas for treatment. Once illuminated by wavelengths specific to the absorption properties of each PS, the PS reaches an excited state and interacts with nearby oxygen, forming reactive species and free radicals. The reactive oxygen and free radicals then damage nearby cells. The goal of PDT is to create sufficient free radicals and reactive oxygen to destroy targeted sites.