The University of Missouri is part of a comprehensive research effort creating new inventions for seeing and treating cancer. A portion of that effort is housed in the lower level of the MITC building, which holds a facility for performing molecular imaging and targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy studies in rodent disease models.

Why Small Animal Imaging

The Small Animal Imaging facility has the equipment to conduct small animal PET, SPECT, CT, and MRI scans. These scans are often the next steps after studying radiotracers in vivo, which takes place in our Radiopharmacology facilities. They are an essential step in developing ways to detect and treat human cancers.

Our Work

MITC facilities have the space and resources available to do PET, CT, and MRI scans. Alongside investigators, we can perform targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy studies in rodent models. MITC also contains specialized rooms to house radioactive animals. Additionally, we have staff who can perform studies or train staff in other labs to perform parts of current studies.