The Jan Grimm Lab

Our Lab

The Jan Grimm lab in the Molecular Pharmacology Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Center (MSKCC) in New York City focuses on the development of novel molecular imaging and therapy approaches for cancer. These approaches merge modern biology, nanotechnology, chemistry and physics. For imaging, we use modern imaging methods (optical, nuclear, optoacoustic and Cerenkov imaging) together with new imaging agents that allow much earlier detection and improved therapy monitoring of cancer. Since the PI of the lab (Dr. Grimm) there is a strong emphasis on clinical translatability of our research. Indeed, we have translated some of our methods into currently ongoing clinical trials 

Our Values

• We believe in science, exploration and collaboration

• Always be kind, courteous and respectful to each other

• We will always aspire to be dedicated, professional, professional, honest and ethical

• Gender equality makes us stronger

• Racial and cultural diversity will be respected and celebrated

• Everyone is welcome regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity

• Immigrants enrich our culture and our lab

• We value the worth and dignity of all lab members

• We care and look out for each other in our lab family

• Language is a powerful tool, it should be used wisely and carefully

• Human-caused climate change is real and we will strive to reverse the damage