Core Laboratory
The Cardiac Imaging Research Team Core Laboratory provides independent and standardized analysis of nuclear cardiology (myocardial perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography), cardiac computed tomography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging images acquired within research studies.
The concept is similar to a reference laboratory for blood tests. Imaging facilities participating in these research studies (often multicenter clinical trials sponsored by pharmaceutical and medical device companies) and send coded, anonymized cardiac imaging studies to the core lab. The studies then undergo systematic image processing and interpretation, following approved standard operating procedures. The results, securely maintained and archived by the core lab, are then transmitted back to the study sponsor, making sure that there is strict adherence to regulatory requirements.
Benefit to Research Community
By using the expert physician interpretation and validated image processing and quantitative analysis software provided by the core lab, research sponsors are assured of comprehensive and standardized cardiac imaging interpretation and secure data management to provide effectiveness and safety information for their clinical trials and research studies. The core lab team can also help develop study-specific protocols and assist with manuscript writing. Additionally, the imaging facilities are provided with any necessary training to carry out the imaging protocols, thus ensuring continuing quality assurance.
Research Team
The core lab research team consists of nuclear cardiology physicians who are highly experienced in research and imaging analysis, nuclear physics experts, cardiac imaging computer software developers and data analysts including cardiac imaging technologists and biostatisticians. Research project managers and study coordinators, who work with the scientific team as well as the study sponsors and research sites, round out this highly collaborative group.
Core Lab Services
- Timely data collection and expert image processing in a U.S. Food and Drug Administration compliant state-of-the-art facility
- Interpretation and analysis by a highly qualified team of recognized experts
- Secure transmission of data files and confidential protected data archiving
- Assistance with research design and manuscript writing
Have Questions or Need Help?
Contact us if you have questions, or wish to learn more about the Cardiac Imaging Research Team at Cedars-Sinai.
8700 Beverly Blvd.
S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center, Room A238
Los Angeles, CA 90048