Within the Brain Mapping Lab, all the PET and CT (Computed tomography) images are acquired using the Albira ARS II scan. 

Moreover, several molecules are available as PET radiotacers like 18FDG, 18FMiso, 18FNa or 18F-Dopa.

18F-FDG

Fluorodeoxyglucose [18F] FDG is a glucose analog used in medical imaging. The uptake of 18FDG by tissues is correlated with tissue metabolism. 

In the Brain Mapping Lab, we use 18FDG for studying the metabolism of the brain, heart or brown adipose tissue (BAT) in rats and mice.

18F-MISO

Fluoromisonidazole (18FMiso) is a very useful PET radiotracer, used to assess hypoxia in tissues (tumors and ischemic stroke tissue)

18F-DOPA

18F-Dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) is an analog of L-Dopa, and is used to trace the dopaminerge areas in the brain (striatum).

18F-MPPF

18F-MppF is a radiotracer that is used to measure serotonin receptors in the brain.

18-FNa

18-FNa tracer allows to evaluate bones.