2012 Reports

Non-Invasive Fully Quantitative Positron Emission Tomography Imaging

Zanderigo, Francesca

Positron emission tomography (PET), a nuclear imaging technology for in vivo quantification of blood flow, metabolism, and protein distribution, is an invaluable tool for developing novel personalized therapies for high morbidity and mortality brain disorders (Benton et al., 2007; Depression Guideline Panel, 1999; Michalak et al., 2008; Trivedi, 2003; Vogt et al., 1994).