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 a 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.

Features & Specifications

Pre-clinical Spectral Scanner

• Medpix3 detectors bonded to high-Z sensors at 110 micron pitch with 8 energy bins per pixel and 2 ms frame readout
• 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
• Iterative reconstruction and processing algorithms quantify the concentration of elements and compounds in mg/mL
• Visualization workstation with zSpace 3D virtual reality for image analysis

Location

Galvin 001