High-Tech Tomograph for Research and Clinical Applications
(University of Zurich, July 24, 2013)
The University of Zurich and the University Hospital of Zurich are procuring a novel device for advanced imaging in oncology, neurology and cardiac diagnosis that integrates positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The combination of these two techniques lets doctors assess for example the position and size of a tumor and obtain information about its metabolic activity and malignancy at the same time. The enhanced contrast in MRI images is particularly useful for imaging of the brain and the abdominal organs. Moreover, the new device allows to reduce radiation doses by up to 75%. The high-tech tomograph will be in operation at the Life Science Schlieren site.