BIOEMTECH aims to bridge the gap between ex vivo studies and in vivo molecular imaging, by providing cost effective solutions in terms of instrumentation and services. In BIOEMTECH we believe that molecular imaging can speed up research, decrease overall costand increase accuracy of scientific results. However, small animal imaging should be affordable for small and medium research groups and comp
anies, where most of basic research is carried out. BIOEMTECH is in close contact with different end users, trying to understand their needs and carefully analysing existing technological solutions, to achieve the optimal balance between cost and performance. The first outcome of this ongoing effort has been "γ-eye"; a unique benchtop camera, suitable for scintigraphic mouse imaging, which is now commercially available. "γ-eye" is the only system in its category that combines a 2mm spatial resolution, with the ability to carry out dynamic, whole body, mouse imaging. The system is smaller than a printer and is accompanied with a standard laptop where all acquisition, archiving and processing software is installed. The cost of "γ-eye" is comparable to standard laboratory equipment and allows a group to shift from ex vivo to in vivo imaging in a single step!
