Somatom Definition Flash scanner manufactured by Siemens Healthineers USA.

Overview

The X-Ray Imaging Core at Mayo Clinic offers the highest level of X-ray imaging services to Mayo Clinic's research community through access to top-of-the-line imaging equipment and expert support personnel to assist investigators. The core can help investigators be more competitive by incorporating cutting-edge X-ray imaging into their research programs and developing and providing novel, noninvasive biomarkers of disease presence, progression and regression. In addition to the exquisite details that can be seen in the images produced, methods to quantify form and function also are available.

The X-Ray Imaging Core provides:

  • Biplane fluoroscopy.
  • Human postmortem CT imaging.
  • Image processing and data analysis.
  • Imaging protocol development with Ph.D. physicists.
  • Micro-CT scanning.
  • Portable fluoroscopy.
  • Research procedure preparation and surgery space.
  • Surgical suite.
  • Whole-body CT scanning.

The X-Ray Imaging Core provides services to investigators engaged in research. Before scheduling, contact the core to learn about available services or design optimal settings for the specified imaging task.