Overview

Positron emission tomography (PET) is an imaging technique using radioactive physiological tracers as molecular probes. These tracers can be used to non-invasively study cellular pathways that regulate cardiovascular function in normal and disease states and do so with high resolution. The Radiochemistry Laboratory works on various projects using radioligands to measure blood flow, metabolism and neurohormonal pathways in cardiovascular disorders and diabetes, as well as to develop regenerative therapies.