Neuroimaging research on psychiatric and neurological disorders using Positron-Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Brain Health Imaging Centre is one of the few brain-imaging facilities that is fully dedicated to research on mental illness and addictions, offering both Positron-Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI imaging. In the past 20 years, CAMH PET research has yielded major discoveries that have been applied to clinical treatment and drug development and have led to the creation of widely used radiotracers.
Positron-Emission Tomography (PET) neuroimaging, Magnetic Resonance (MR) neuroimaging including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) Imaging-genetics
- Healthcare and social services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Scanditronix MC-17F cyclotron | |
| IBA Cyclone 18 twin high-current cyclotron | |
| Two radiochemistry laboratories with 17 hot cells for radiosynthesis; quality-control laboratory | Radiosynthesis of Positron-Emission Tomography (PET) radiotracers for imaging and development of new PET probes for brain research |
| Siemens High-Resolution Research Tomograph (HRRT) scanner | Brain high-resolution PET imaging |
| Siemens Biograph-16 PET/CT scanner | Whole-body PET/CT imaging |
| GE MR750 3-Tesla MRI scanner | Anatomical, functional and spectroscopic imaging |
| Scansys carbon-11 carbon-monoxide modules | Automated radiosynthesis modules for radiopharmaceutical production for routine human use and applications, radiochemistry R&D and preclinical doses |
| GE TRACERlab FXFN Pro modules | Automated radiosynthesis modules for radiopharmaceutical production for routine human use and applications, radiochemistry R&D and preclinical doses |
| Agilent High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems | Quality control of radiopharmaceuticals and the research and development of radiopharmaceutical compounds |
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| CAMH study reveals a new target for developing treatments for depression | http://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-study-reveals-a-new-target-for-developing-treatments-for-depression |
| Hope for new moms | http://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/hope-for-new-moms |
| Stress affects people with schizophrenia differently, CAMH study shows | http://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/stress-affects-people-with-schizophrenia-differently-camh-study-shows |
| CAMH builds on radioimaging legacy with creation of the Azrieli Centre for Neuro-Radiochemistry | http://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/camh-builds-on-radioimaging-legacy-with-creation-of-the-azrieli-centre-for-neuro-radiochemistry |