MISSISSIPPI: MSU Researcher Developing Dye to Help Doctors See Cancer Cells Better Without Invasive Surgery

What if a dye could help doctors see cancer cells more clearly—without invasive surgery? That’s exactly what Mississippi State University researcher Dr. Colleen Scott is working on. Her team is developing emissive dyes that glow in the presence of cancer cells, offering a powerful new way for surgeons to locate and remove tumors with precision. And her simplified methods make it easier for scientists everywhere to build on this innovation.