Creating a system to produce specialized PET imaging agents
Official title: Integrated system for PET radiotracer synthesis
Funded at University of California at Davis · NIH-10854579 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $375,665 |
| NIH project number | 1S10OD036374-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10854579 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals with conditions that require advanced imaging techniques for diagnosis or treatment monitoring.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: Other research has shown success in developing PET imaging techniques, making this approach a promising continuation of established methodologies.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.