Molecular Imaging Center - University of Southern California

Summary

The USC Molecular Imaging Center (USC MIC) offers accessibility to a wide variety of state-of-the-art imaging instrumentation. As an integral part of the Department of Radiology’s mission to promote Interdisciplinary research in oncology, neurology, cardiology and other disciplines, our goal is to Increase awareness and accessibility for all scientists, as well as assist investigators with imaging research projects.

 

Equipment/Services

MicroCT
MicroPET
Optical Imaging
Micro-Ultrasound
Radiochemistry
Other

 

Price List

• MicroCT     $150/hr
• MicroPET: $200/hr
• Ultrasound: $150/hr
• Optical Imaging: $130/hr
• Digital Autoradiography: $125/hr
• Faxitron (plain film studies): $30 per exp.
• Radioisotope/Contrast Agents: call for price (323) 442-3858
• Post-Processing/Image Analysis: $50/hr

Turn Around Time

Varies by experiment and services requested.

Abstract

The USC Molecular Imaging Center (MIC) is dedicated to research studies of small animals for a variety of applications. The MIC is staffed with trained machine operators and animal technologists. MIC faculty are active in developing novel methods of imaging to obtain new types of information as well as in applying current methods to study a wide range of biomedical questions. The preclinical versions of the PET, CT, US scanners in our facility provides information from studies in preclinical rodent or primate models which can be directly translated to clinical settings. In addition to the structural and functional data provided by each instrument listed above, supplemental data can also be acquired using autoradiography and biodistribution studies. In addition, optical imaging studies provide gene reporter analysis using transgenic models or tumor cell lines with luciferase or fluorescence measurements of labeled molecule distribution using quantum dot nanotechnology.

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Location

2250 Alcazar Street, CSC/IGM 103
Los Angeles, California 90033-9061

Contact Information

Peter S. Conti, MD, PhD, FACNP, FACR
Director
Telephone: (323) 442-5900 323 442 5778
Email: pconti@usc.edu

Grant Dagliyan, MPH
Laboratory Manager
Telephone: (323) 442-1166
Fax: (323) 442-3253
Cell: (818) 621-3175
Email: dagliyan@usc.edu

Scheduling Appointments

Telephone : (323) 442-1166
Email: dagliyan@usc.edu

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