Section Biomedical Imaging

Imaging Pathophysiology in Vivo

The Section Biomedical Imaging of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology was founded in 2011 with the goal to pursue research and provide services in the field of preclinical and clinical biomedical imaging. The founding concept can be viewed in this white paper.

White paper

Research goals:

Advancement of quantitative analytical imaging methods that provide insight into pathophysiological processes with the aims of

• early detection of diseases

• long-term prediction of disease outcome

• sensitive monitoring of disease progression and response to treatment

Research foci:

Osteoporosis: clinical imaging of bone tissue properties and micro-structural disintegration based on:

• Quantitative ultrasound (technology assessment, device development)

• High-resolution computed X-ray tomography (structural and mechanical competence)

Molecular, cellular, and functional imaging: preclinical targeted imaging of tumors and metastases, of inflammatory processes and skeletal metabolism based on:

• Magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy

• Fluorescence and bioluminescence

• High resolution ultrasound

• Micro-CT