About Us
The Research Imaging Core of the Biomedical Imaging Research Institute is an advanced imaging center that provides comprehensive imaging services for the basic and clinical research community of Cedars-Sinai. This newly renovated research laboratory space was opened in 2011 on the ground level of Davis Research Building, which is in close proximity to both research and clinical activities on our campus. The 7,600 square feet of space houses comprehensive facilities for human and large animal (MRI, PET/CT) and small animal imaging (MRI, PET, SPECT, CT, X-ray and Bioluminescence/ Fluorescence) along with ancillary support space including wet lab space, a cell and chemical preparation room, a radiolaboratory, image processing workstations, two animal holding rooms, and rooms for human volunteer preparation and procedures.
Our services include:
- Human imaging (3T MRI, PET/CT)
- Large animal imaging (3T MRI, PET/CT)
- Small animal MRI (9.4T)
- Small animal nuclear imaging (tri-modality microPET/microSPECT/microCT)
- Small animal high resolution microCT
- Optical imaging (fluorescence, bioluminescence, x-ray)
- Widefield microscopy (fluorescence and/or transmitted light)
- Parahydrogen induced polarization instrument
- Mini C-arm for surgical procedures
- Dissecting microscope with digital camera
- Staff-assistance (imaging technologists, nurse)
- Animal anesthesia and monitoring
- Advanced image processing and analysis
- Training
- Consultation
