The microPET/CT laboratory was established in 2014 and offers state-of-the-art facilities for molecular imaging research using different radiotracers, as well as, high resolution anatomical computed tomography (CT) images. Image Resources available in the microPET/CT laboratory allow for in vivo imaging studies in rodents targeting different systems and various research questions, as well as, ex vivo/in vitro imaging of human tissue samples and organs. MicroPET/CT system: Mediso nanoPET/CT, Mediso Medical Imaging Systems, Budapest, Hungary Axial field of view (FOV): 28 cm PET spatial resolution: 1.02 mm (axial cFOV, FWHM) PET sensitivity: 8% CT spatial resolution: <30μm at 10% modulation transfer function (MTF) The preclinical PET/CT imaging facilities are complemented by laboratories dedicated to cell, tissue and organ radiolabelling for subsequent tracking or imaging using the microPET/CT system. Through our active collaboration with the radiochemistry department at the clinical research imaging centre (CRIC), a wide range of 18F- and 11C-labelled radiotracers can be produced on site for preclinical PET/CT imaging. Examples include: 18F-FDG for imaging glucose metabolism; 18F-NaF for imaging crystals of hydroxyapatite; 18F-L-Dopa for imaging dopamine turnover; 18F-Fluorocholine for imaging cellular membrane phospholipids; Others available upon consultation. Dr Adriana Tavares Head Preclinical PET/CT Facility Contact details Website: Academic Profile Email: adriana.tavares@ed.ac.uk Examples of Studies using our PET/CT Equipment This article was published on 2024-08-22
