Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS)
The Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS) is a trans-institutional initiative serving physicians, scientists, and students. It brings together imaging scientists with diverse backgrounds and broad expertise in a comprehensive, integrated program that develops and applies imaging techniques to improve healthcare and advance knowledge in the biological sciences. It develops new imaging methods and applications in cancer, neuroscience, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, and other areas. The VUIIS operates state-of-the-art facilities for imaging research on animals and humans. It also provides a training environment for postdoctoral fellows, graduate and medical students, and undergraduates.
- Center for Human Studies
The Center for Human Studies, located on the ground floor of VUIIS, as well as in VUH, provides facilities and technical support for structural, metabolic and functional imaging of human subjects. Facilities include two state-of-the-art 3T MRI scanners, one of only a handful 7T scanners worldwide, Near Infra-red Optical Topography (NIROT), and Event-related potential (ERP) electroencephalography. VUIIS faculty also have access to extensive clinical imaging resources including PET, PET-CT, and 1.5T MRI. Ancillary equipment is available to provide continuous physiological monitoring of subjects, and to generate and deliver stimuli and monitor and record responses during studies of brain function. - Center for Small Animal Imaging
The Center for Small Animal Imaging (CSAI) is dedicated to research studies of small animals for a variety of applications. The Center provides access to high field magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy (MRI and MRS, at 4.7T, 7T and 9.4T for small animals: 4.7T for non-human primates), small animal high resolution X-ray computed tomography (microCT), nuclear imaging techniques (high resolution microPET and gamma ray imaging), high resolution ultrasound, and optical (in vivo bioluminescence and fluorescence) imaging. The CSAI is staffed with machine operators and animal technologists and is supported by instrumentation engineers and a computer systems manager. VUIIS faculty and trainees are active in developing novel methods of imaging to obtain new types of information as well as in applying current methods to study a wide range of biomedical questions. Before beginning a new project on one of the systems in the CSAI, please consult with the appropriate contact person, and then complete the on-line application form.
John Gore, Ph.D—Director
Center for Human Studies: Chris Gatenby
Phone: 615-322-8351
Email: Chris.gatenby@vanderbilt.edu
Center for Small Animal Imaging: Mark Does
Phone: 615-322-8353
Email: Mark.does@vanderbilt.edu
Website: vuiis.vanderbilt.edu
