The activity of the Radiochemistry and Nuclear Imaging Group focuses on the development of innovative radiochemistry and the application of positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) tracers toward the investigation of biological, physiological and pathological processes in the fields of oncology, neurology, pneumology, infection and cardiovascular diseases. The main research lines are described below.
Main Research Lines:
Fundamental radiochemistry
Development of innovative labeling strategies using 11C, 13N and 18F
Investigation of reaction mechanisms using labeled species
Nanotechnology and nanomedicine
Development of nanomaterial-based drugs with application in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT)
Investigation of the biological fate of nanoparticles using in vivo imaging
Evaluation of nanoparticles as drug carriers in infectious diseases
Development of nano-immunotherapeutic agents
Translational applications
Longitudinal investigation of neurodegenerative diseases
Investigation of pathophysiological aspects of brain ischemia
Tumor metabolism
Life & Medical Sciences
- Biosciences & Health
Cómo llegar
- Fundamental radiochemistry
- Nanotechnology and nanomedicine
- Translational applications