Imaging dynamics of organs and drugs at sub-half-mm and sub-minute resolution using focusing pinhole SPECT

We demonstrate new technologies for SPECT imaging with unsurpassed resolution in mice and rats. Results of the imaging of living animals will be shown. In addition development of detectors for next generation systems with an even higher resolution will be shown.

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