Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Positron Emission Tomography01:29

Positron Emission Tomography

8.0K
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique involving radiopharmaceuticals — substances that emit short-lived radiation. Although the first PET scanner was introduced in 1961, it took 15 more years before radiopharmaceuticals were combined with the technique and revolutionized its potential.
One of the main requirements of a PET scan is a positron-emitting radioisotope, which is produced in a cyclotron and then attached to a substance used by the part of the body...
8.0K
Brain Imaging01:14

Brain Imaging

898
Brain imaging technologies provide critical insights into both the structure and function of the human brain, enabling medical professionals and researchers to diagnose, study, and treat neurological disorders or psychiatric disorders more effectively.
These technologies include computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT scans), positron-emission tomography (PET scans),  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),  functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and Transcranial Magnetic...
898
Imaging Studies II: Positron Emission Tomography and Scintigraphy01:25

Imaging Studies II: Positron Emission Tomography and Scintigraphy

738
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique that provides crucial insights into the body's physiological functions at a molecular level. It is an indispensable resource for diagnosing, staging, and monitoring various illnesses, notably cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.
Fundamental Principles of PET
738

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Functional segregation in Parkinson's disease.

Science advances·2026
Same author

Age-related changes to brain energetics revealed by PET/MRI imaging.

NeuroImage. Clinical·2026
Same author

Increased PET <sup>11</sup>C-PBR28 binding in multiple sclerosis normal-appearing white matter correlates with MRI measures of myelin loss.

Multiple sclerosis and related disorders·2026
Same author

Network-based disease fingerprinting with neuroinflammation PET imaging.

Journal of neuroinflammation·2026
Same author

Molecular connectivity studies of cerebral glucose metabolism and blood flow: A scoping review.

Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews·2026
Same author

Exercise-Induced modulation of molecular-enriched functional connectivity in Parkinson's disease.

Journal of Parkinson's disease·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 21, 2026

Multi-Tracer Studies of Brain Oxygen and Glucose Metabolism Using a Time-of-Flight Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Scanner
08:36

Multi-Tracer Studies of Brain Oxygen and Glucose Metabolism Using a Time-of-Flight Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Scanner

Published on: June 7, 2024

800

Cutting-Edge Brain Imaging with Positron Emission Tomography.

Vesna Sossi1

  • 1Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of British Columbia, 6224 Agricultural Road, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1, Canada.

PET Clinics
|May 10, 2016
PubMed
Summary

This review covers advances in brain imaging using positron emission tomography (PET). It highlights state-of-the-art PET instrumentation, image analysis, and its contributions to understanding brain function and disease.

More Related Videos

Non-invasive Imaging and Analysis of Cerebral Ischemia in Living Rats Using Positron Emission Tomography with 18F-FDG
10:31

Non-invasive Imaging and Analysis of Cerebral Ischemia in Living Rats Using Positron Emission Tomography with 18F-FDG

Published on: December 28, 2014

14.5K
Radiotracer Administration for High Temporal Resolution Positron Emission Tomography of the Human Brain: Application to FDG-fPET
09:03

Radiotracer Administration for High Temporal Resolution Positron Emission Tomography of the Human Brain: Application to FDG-fPET

Published on: October 22, 2019

11.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 21, 2026

Multi-Tracer Studies of Brain Oxygen and Glucose Metabolism Using a Time-of-Flight Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Scanner
08:36

Multi-Tracer Studies of Brain Oxygen and Glucose Metabolism Using a Time-of-Flight Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography Scanner

Published on: June 7, 2024

800
Non-invasive Imaging and Analysis of Cerebral Ischemia in Living Rats Using Positron Emission Tomography with 18F-FDG
10:31

Non-invasive Imaging and Analysis of Cerebral Ischemia in Living Rats Using Positron Emission Tomography with 18F-FDG

Published on: December 28, 2014

14.5K
Radiotracer Administration for High Temporal Resolution Positron Emission Tomography of the Human Brain: Application to FDG-fPET
09:03

Radiotracer Administration for High Temporal Resolution Positron Emission Tomography of the Human Brain: Application to FDG-fPET

Published on: October 22, 2019

11.1K

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiochemistry

Background:

  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a powerful nuclear medicine imaging technique.
  • Advances in PET instrumentation and image analysis are crucial for neuroscience research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in brain imaging using PET.
  • To discuss state-of-the-art PET instrumentation and research in image reconstruction and quantification.
  • To highlight the contributions of quantitative PET imaging to understanding brain function and disease.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on PET imaging.
  • Description of high-resolution research tomograph properties.
  • Summary of research in image reconstruction, quantification, and analysis.

Main Results:

  • State-of-the-art PET instrumentation offers high resolution for brain imaging.
  • Current research focuses on dynamic imaging, image reconstruction, and quantification.
  • Quantitative PET imaging provides insights into brain function and neurological diseases.

Conclusions:

  • PET imaging is a valuable tool for studying brain function and disease.
  • Proper interpretation requires integrating PET findings with clinical data and other imaging modalities.