Program Objectives

To establish a world-class molecular imaging center to perform highly competitive oncology translational research program capable of receiving NCI funded project and program grants
To expand and develop a clinical PET/CT oncology program to provide imaging service to the medical center and extended communities
To develop, evaluate, and validate the highest performance PET/CT tomograph and related methodology
To develop and validate the use of specific PET radiotracers in man such as for hypoxia, proliferation, angiogenesis, apoptosis, and hormone receptors
To establish an SNM-accredited teaching and training center at the University of Tennessee with industrial support

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