Small Animal Imaging: Basics and Practical Guide Second Edition 2017

Your Practical Guide to Small Animal Imaging

This book is a practical guide to the use of small animal imaging in preclinical research. It will assist in the choice of imaging modality and contrast agent, and in study design, experimental setup, and data evaluation. While the focus of this new edition remains on practical basics, it has been updated to encompass a variety of emerging imaging modalities, methods, and applications.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Modalities: All established imaging modalities are discussed in detail with the assistance of numerous informative illustrations.
• Emerging Applications: The new edition has been updated to encompass a variety of emerging imaging modalities, methods, and applications.
• Practical Guidance: It provides additional useful hints on the installation of a small animal unit, study planning, animal handling, and cost-effective performance of small animal imaging.
• In-Depth Analysis: Cross-calibration methods and data postprocessing are considered in depth.
• Target Audience: This book will be an invaluable aid for researchers, students, and technicians involved in research and applications of small animal imaging.