Targeted molecular imaging will require advances in instrumentation. Current microSPECT and microPET scans are limited in resolution and speed. The Molecular Imaging Program is developing the next generation of microSPECT and microPET scanners based on flat panel technology. This technology will replace the existing single photomultiplier tubes which must be """"""""stitched"""""""" together to create an image leaving gaps between tubes. The flat panel solution will reduce these gaps as well as increase the response time of individual sensor elements. It will require the construction of prototype scanners which will be used for experimental purposes in the Molecular Imaging Program.

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National Institute of Health (NIH)
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Division of Basic Sciences - NCI (NCI)
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Intramural Research (Z01)
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1Z01BC010668-01
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7291950
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1
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2005
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Basic Sciences
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Seidel, Jurgen; Xi, Wenze; Kakareka, John W et al. (2013) Performance characteristics of a positron projection imager for mouse whole-body imaging. Nucl Med Biol 40:321-30