Creating a system to produce specialized PET imaging agents
Integrated system for PET radiotracer synthesis
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · NIH-10854579
This study is working on creating new types of PET imaging tools that aren't available in stores yet, which will help researchers at UC Davis improve how they can see and understand diseases in animals, with the hope that these advancements can eventually help people too.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAVIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10854579 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to establish an integrated system for the production of PET radiotracers that are not commercially available, specifically for preclinical imaging applications. The project will utilize a commercial radiosynthesis unit to automate the production of these radiotracers, which are essential for advanced imaging techniques. By focusing on the synthesis of both established and novel PET radiotracers, this initiative will enhance the capabilities of the UC Davis Center for Molecular and Genomic Imaging, ultimately supporting better imaging in animal models. This work is crucial for advancing molecular imaging techniques that could later be translated to human applications.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with conditions that require advanced imaging techniques for diagnosis or treatment monitoring.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require PET imaging or those with conditions that are not addressed by the radiotracers produced in this research may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved imaging techniques that enhance the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in developing PET imaging techniques, making this approach a promising continuation of established methodologies.
Where this research is happening
DAVIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS — DAVIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SUTCLIFFE, JULIE L — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
- Study coordinator: SUTCLIFFE, JULIE L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.