MARS Medipix Spectral X-ray CT
MARS Medipix Spectral X-ray CT
MARS promises to revolutionize diagnostic imaging by quantifying the elements and compounds of a sample in a single scan. It is the first commercially available 3D spectral (multi-energy) scanner to produce in vivo images with anatomic and molecular quantification at a fraction of the cost, time, and radiation dose of traditional molecular imaging, such as PET or SPECT. For more information on using this instrument, view our policies and rates.
Pre-clinical Spectral Scanner
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Medpix3 detectors bonded to high-Z sensors at 110 micron pitch with 8 energy bins per pixel and 2 ms frame readout
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120 kVp, 350
μA x-ray source with helical scan mode -
Precision horizontal in vivo sample stage with gas lines, monitoring inputs and temperature sensors
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Iterative reconstruction and processing algorithms quantify the concentration of elements and compounds in mg/mL
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Visualization workstation with zSpace 3D virtual reality for image analysis