Workshop "Preclinical Imaging in Small Laboratory Animals" - PRIMA
The German Society of Nuclear Medicine (DGN), in cooperation with the World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) and the European Society for Molecular Imaging (ESMI), have established a curriculum for Preclinical Molecular Imaging. The objective is to train scientists and technologists in preclinical molecular imaging covering current technologies available to monitor rodents in vivo. The curriculum covers basic and advanced theory, including kinetic modelling, and quantitative image analysis as well as basic and advanced imaging practice and animal handling. The curriculum is subdivided into 4 modules. Upon successful completion, the attendee will receive a certificate of attendance.
The curriculum is organised by the DGN working group „Molecular Imaging in Preclinical Research“ under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Bernd Pichler, Tübingen. Modules I & II will be offered during future DGN congresses as well as during events of WMIS and ESMI. Practical training (Module III) will be offered by various imaging labs.
The participants can choose the order in which they complete the modules. You can attend Module IV this year, and Modules I, II and/or III the following year(s).
Please find further information on the homepage of PRIMA.
- Biologists
- Physicians
- Physicists
- Chemists
- Biochemists
- Technologists
“Basic Certificate in Preclinical Imaging”
after Completion of Modules I, II and III
“Advanced Certificate in Preclinical Imaging”
after Completion of Module IV
Costs: | Module I & II: 140 EUR |
Module III: 700 EUR | |
Module IV: 500 EUR |
Content
Animal Use & Care (3h)
- Animal Protection Law (EU & Germany)
- Animal Use and Care – General Aspects for Imaging Science
- Monitoring of Vital Parameters in Rodents
- Biosafety (S1/S2)
Non-Invasive Small Animal Imaging (7h)
- Biological Basics of Imaging Probe Distribution
- Optical Imaging
- Optical Probes
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Nuclear Imaging: SPECT, PET
- Nuclear Imaging: Image Reconstruction and Correction
- Nuclear Imaging: Data analysis
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Image Generation
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging: fMRI, DWI, ASL
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Contrast Agents
- Ultrasound & US Probes
Specific In-Depth Practical Training (5 days)
- Animal Handling
- Study Planning, SOPs
- Image Analysis
- Choose two Imaging Applications:
- MRI
- PET
- SPECT
- Optical Imaging
- Ultrasound
- CT
Quantitative Image Analysis & Application Specific Imaging (4 days)
- Quantitative image analysis
- Corrections
- Kinetic Modelling
- Atlas Based Image Analysis
- Advanced Imaging Analysis
- Imaging Probes and RadioTracer
- Image Reconstruction
- Application Specific Imaging
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Inflammation, Gynaecology, Infectious Disease
Scientific Organisation
DGN Committee „Molecular Imaging in Preclinical Research“
Chair: Prof. Dr. Bernd Pichler, Tübingen
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