Author: Adrain D. Nunn
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351419900
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
This timely resource compares single-photon emission tomography (SPECT), used mainly withTechnetium and iodine for routine clinical examinations, and positron emission tomography(PET) , employing short-lived radionuclides of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and fluorine in researchinvestigations.Presenting the logic behind why one approach is better than another in various circumstances,Radio pharmaceuticals details the use of radiolabelled substrates in measuring the effect of diseaseand drugs on regional metabolism and receptor concentration/occupancy .. . discusses factorsaffecting the selective retention of small metal complexes by various tissues .. . analyzes the interactionof small exogenous metal complexes with enzymes in vivo and the critical role of stereochemistry. . . explores the use of radio labelled compounds in the study of neuroactive compounds,neurotransmitters, enzyme inhibitors, and substrates in vivo .. . covers the design and pharmacologyof radiolabelled drugs as probes of site of action , selectivity and specificity, and pharmacokineticsin vivo .. . and more.Extensively referenced with over l 050 bibliographic citations, Radiopharmaceuticals is a state-ofthe-art guide for pharmacists; organic, medicinal , and radiopharmaceutical chemists; pharmacokineticists;nuclear medicine physicians and technologists; neurochemists; and governmentregulatory personnel .
Radiopharmaceuticals
Author: Adrain D. Nunn
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351419900
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
This timely resource compares single-photon emission tomography (SPECT), used mainly withTechnetium and iodine for routine clinical examinations, and positron emission tomography(PET) , employing short-lived radionuclides of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and fluorine in researchinvestigations.Presenting the logic behind why one approach is better than another in various circumstances,Radio pharmaceuticals details the use of radiolabelled substrates in measuring the effect of diseaseand drugs on regional metabolism and receptor concentration/occupancy .. . discusses factorsaffecting the selective retention of small metal complexes by various tissues .. . analyzes the interactionof small exogenous metal complexes with enzymes in vivo and the critical role of stereochemistry. . . explores the use of radio labelled compounds in the study of neuroactive compounds,neurotransmitters, enzyme inhibitors, and substrates in vivo .. . covers the design and pharmacologyof radiolabelled drugs as probes of site of action , selectivity and specificity, and pharmacokineticsin vivo .. . and more.Extensively referenced with over l 050 bibliographic citations, Radiopharmaceuticals is a state-ofthe-art guide for pharmacists; organic, medicinal , and radiopharmaceutical chemists; pharmacokineticists;nuclear medicine physicians and technologists; neurochemists; and governmentregulatory personnel .
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351419900
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
This timely resource compares single-photon emission tomography (SPECT), used mainly withTechnetium and iodine for routine clinical examinations, and positron emission tomography(PET) , employing short-lived radionuclides of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and fluorine in researchinvestigations.Presenting the logic behind why one approach is better than another in various circumstances,Radio pharmaceuticals details the use of radiolabelled substrates in measuring the effect of diseaseand drugs on regional metabolism and receptor concentration/occupancy .. . discusses factorsaffecting the selective retention of small metal complexes by various tissues .. . analyzes the interactionof small exogenous metal complexes with enzymes in vivo and the critical role of stereochemistry. . . explores the use of radio labelled compounds in the study of neuroactive compounds,neurotransmitters, enzyme inhibitors, and substrates in vivo .. . covers the design and pharmacologyof radiolabelled drugs as probes of site of action , selectivity and specificity, and pharmacokineticsin vivo .. . and more.Extensively referenced with over l 050 bibliographic citations, Radiopharmaceuticals is a state-ofthe-art guide for pharmacists; organic, medicinal , and radiopharmaceutical chemists; pharmacokineticists;nuclear medicine physicians and technologists; neurochemists; and governmentregulatory personnel .
Handbook of Radiopharmaceuticals
Author: Michael R. Kilbourn
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119500540
Category : Science
Languages : de
Pages : 768
Book Description
Sorgfältig aktualisierte Neuauflage dieses wegweisenden Referenzwerk der radiopharmazeutischen Wissenschaften Die 2. Auflage des Handbook of Radiopharmaceuticals wirft einen umfassenden analytischen Blick auf das Fachgebiet und bietet aktuelle Informationen zu zentralen Themen, u. a. die Herstellung von Radionukliden, synthetische Methoden, Entwicklungen in der Radiopharmazie, Regelwerke, und zu einer Fülle praktischer Anwendungen. Als wertvolles Nachschlagewerk für Einsteiger und erfahrene Praktiker untersucht diese Publikation die neuesten Konzepte und Fragestellungen unter Berücksichtigung des gezielten Einsatzes diagnostischer und therapeutischer Radiopharmazeutika. Die Beiträge stammen von Experten verschiedenster Unterdisziplinen und lassen den Leser eintauchen in die Radiochemie, Nuklearmedizin, molekulare Bildgebung u.v.m. Die Nuklearmedizin und radiopharmazeutischen Wissenschaften haben sich seit Veröffentlichung der 1. Auflage stark verändert. Neue Radiopharmazeutika für Diagnostik und Therapie wurden von der FDA zugelassen, klinische PET- und SPECT-Scans haben drastisch zugenommen und Fortschritte im Bereich Künstliche Intelligenz haben zu signifikant verbesserten Forschungsverfahren geführt. Diese vollständig überarbeitete Auflage stellt den derzeitigen Erkenntnisstand des Fachgebiets vor, ergänzt um aktualisierte und neue Inhalte. Neue Kapitel beschäftigen sich mit heutigen Good Manufacturing Practice, regulatorischen Entwicklungen und neuen Ansätzen bei der Qualitätskontrolle. Damit wird sichergestellt, dass die Leserschaft über die aufregenden Entwicklungen der letzten Jahre rundum im Bilde ist. Dieses wichtige Referenzwerk - bietet durchgängig neue und überarbeitete Inhalte. - deckt zentrale Anwendungsbereiche in der Diagnostik und Therapie ab, für die Onkologie, Neurologie und Kardiologie. - unterstreicht die multidisziplinäre Ausrichtung der radiopharmazeutischen Wissenschaften. - zeigt, wie Pharmaunternehmen mit modernen Bildgebungsverfahren der Radiopharmazie neue Medikamente entwickeln. - untersucht heutige und neue Anwendungen der Positronen-Emissions-Tomographie (PET) und Single-Photonen-Emissions-Computertomographie (SPECT). Die Herausgeber sind anerkannte Experten der Fachrichtungen Radiochemie und PET-Bildgebung. Die 2. Auflage des Handbook of Radiopharmaceuticals: Radiochemistry and Applications ist ein Muss für Postdoktoranden, Forscher und Fachexperten in der Pharmazeutischen Industrie und richtet sich ebenso an die akademische Forschung und Lehre, an Graduierte und Einsteiger in das Fachgebiet der Radiopharmazeutika.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119500540
Category : Science
Languages : de
Pages : 768
Book Description
Sorgfältig aktualisierte Neuauflage dieses wegweisenden Referenzwerk der radiopharmazeutischen Wissenschaften Die 2. Auflage des Handbook of Radiopharmaceuticals wirft einen umfassenden analytischen Blick auf das Fachgebiet und bietet aktuelle Informationen zu zentralen Themen, u. a. die Herstellung von Radionukliden, synthetische Methoden, Entwicklungen in der Radiopharmazie, Regelwerke, und zu einer Fülle praktischer Anwendungen. Als wertvolles Nachschlagewerk für Einsteiger und erfahrene Praktiker untersucht diese Publikation die neuesten Konzepte und Fragestellungen unter Berücksichtigung des gezielten Einsatzes diagnostischer und therapeutischer Radiopharmazeutika. Die Beiträge stammen von Experten verschiedenster Unterdisziplinen und lassen den Leser eintauchen in die Radiochemie, Nuklearmedizin, molekulare Bildgebung u.v.m. Die Nuklearmedizin und radiopharmazeutischen Wissenschaften haben sich seit Veröffentlichung der 1. Auflage stark verändert. Neue Radiopharmazeutika für Diagnostik und Therapie wurden von der FDA zugelassen, klinische PET- und SPECT-Scans haben drastisch zugenommen und Fortschritte im Bereich Künstliche Intelligenz haben zu signifikant verbesserten Forschungsverfahren geführt. Diese vollständig überarbeitete Auflage stellt den derzeitigen Erkenntnisstand des Fachgebiets vor, ergänzt um aktualisierte und neue Inhalte. Neue Kapitel beschäftigen sich mit heutigen Good Manufacturing Practice, regulatorischen Entwicklungen und neuen Ansätzen bei der Qualitätskontrolle. Damit wird sichergestellt, dass die Leserschaft über die aufregenden Entwicklungen der letzten Jahre rundum im Bilde ist. Dieses wichtige Referenzwerk - bietet durchgängig neue und überarbeitete Inhalte. - deckt zentrale Anwendungsbereiche in der Diagnostik und Therapie ab, für die Onkologie, Neurologie und Kardiologie. - unterstreicht die multidisziplinäre Ausrichtung der radiopharmazeutischen Wissenschaften. - zeigt, wie Pharmaunternehmen mit modernen Bildgebungsverfahren der Radiopharmazie neue Medikamente entwickeln. - untersucht heutige und neue Anwendungen der Positronen-Emissions-Tomographie (PET) und Single-Photonen-Emissions-Computertomographie (SPECT). Die Herausgeber sind anerkannte Experten der Fachrichtungen Radiochemie und PET-Bildgebung. Die 2. Auflage des Handbook of Radiopharmaceuticals: Radiochemistry and Applications ist ein Muss für Postdoktoranden, Forscher und Fachexperten in der Pharmazeutischen Industrie und richtet sich ebenso an die akademische Forschung und Lehre, an Graduierte und Einsteiger in das Fachgebiet der Radiopharmazeutika.
Advancing Nuclear Medicine Through Innovation
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309134153
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Nearly 20 million nuclear medicine procedures are carried out each year in the United States alone to diagnose and treat cancers, cardiovascular disease, and certain neurological disorders. Many of the advancements in nuclear medicine have been the result of research investments made during the past 50 years where these procedures are now a routine part of clinical care. Although nuclear medicine plays an important role in biomedical research and disease management, its promise is only beginning to be realized. Advancing Nuclear Medicine Through Innovation highlights the exciting emerging opportunities in nuclear medicine, which include assessing the efficacy of new drugs in development, individualizing treatment to the patient, and understanding the biology of human diseases. Health care and pharmaceutical professionals will be most interested in this book's examination of the challenges the field faces and its recommendations for ways to reduce these impediments.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309134153
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Nearly 20 million nuclear medicine procedures are carried out each year in the United States alone to diagnose and treat cancers, cardiovascular disease, and certain neurological disorders. Many of the advancements in nuclear medicine have been the result of research investments made during the past 50 years where these procedures are now a routine part of clinical care. Although nuclear medicine plays an important role in biomedical research and disease management, its promise is only beginning to be realized. Advancing Nuclear Medicine Through Innovation highlights the exciting emerging opportunities in nuclear medicine, which include assessing the efficacy of new drugs in development, individualizing treatment to the patient, and understanding the biology of human diseases. Health care and pharmaceutical professionals will be most interested in this book's examination of the challenges the field faces and its recommendations for ways to reduce these impediments.
Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry
Author: Jason S. Lewis
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319989472
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive guide to radiopharmaceutical chemistry. The stunning clinical successes of nuclear imaging and targeted radiotherapy have resulted in rapid growth in the field of radiopharmaceutical chemistry, an essential component of nuclear medicine and radiology. However, at this point, interest in the field outpaces the academic and educational infrastructure needed to train radiopharmaceutical chemists. For example, the vast majority of texts that address radiopharmaceutical chemistry do so only peripherally, focusing instead on nuclear chemistry (i.e. nuclear reactions in reactors), heavy element radiochemistry (i.e. the decomposition of radioactive waste), or solely on the clinical applications of radiopharmaceuticals (e.g. the use of PET tracers in oncology). This text fills that gap by focusing on the chemistry of radiopharmaceuticals, with key coverage of how that knowledge translates to the development of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for the clinic. The text is divided into three overarching sections: First Principles, Radiochemistry, and Special Topics. The first is a general overview covering fundamental and broad issues like “The Production of Radionuclides” and “Basics of Radiochemistry”. The second section is the main focus of the book. In this section, each chapter’s author will delve much deeper into the subject matter, covering both well established and state-of-the-art techniques in radiopharmaceutical chemistry. This section will be divided according to radionuclide and will include chapters on radiolabeling methods using all of the common nuclides employed in radiopharmaceuticals, including four chapters on the ubiquitously used fluorine-18 and a “Best of the Rest” chapter to cover emerging radionuclides. Finally, the third section of the book is dedicated to special topics with important information for radiochemists, including “Bioconjugation Methods,” “Click Chemistry in Radiochemistry”, and “Radiochemical Instrumentation.” This is an ideal educational guide for nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists, and radiopharmaceutical chemists, as well as residents and trainees in all of these areas.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319989472
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive guide to radiopharmaceutical chemistry. The stunning clinical successes of nuclear imaging and targeted radiotherapy have resulted in rapid growth in the field of radiopharmaceutical chemistry, an essential component of nuclear medicine and radiology. However, at this point, interest in the field outpaces the academic and educational infrastructure needed to train radiopharmaceutical chemists. For example, the vast majority of texts that address radiopharmaceutical chemistry do so only peripherally, focusing instead on nuclear chemistry (i.e. nuclear reactions in reactors), heavy element radiochemistry (i.e. the decomposition of radioactive waste), or solely on the clinical applications of radiopharmaceuticals (e.g. the use of PET tracers in oncology). This text fills that gap by focusing on the chemistry of radiopharmaceuticals, with key coverage of how that knowledge translates to the development of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for the clinic. The text is divided into three overarching sections: First Principles, Radiochemistry, and Special Topics. The first is a general overview covering fundamental and broad issues like “The Production of Radionuclides” and “Basics of Radiochemistry”. The second section is the main focus of the book. In this section, each chapter’s author will delve much deeper into the subject matter, covering both well established and state-of-the-art techniques in radiopharmaceutical chemistry. This section will be divided according to radionuclide and will include chapters on radiolabeling methods using all of the common nuclides employed in radiopharmaceuticals, including four chapters on the ubiquitously used fluorine-18 and a “Best of the Rest” chapter to cover emerging radionuclides. Finally, the third section of the book is dedicated to special topics with important information for radiochemists, including “Bioconjugation Methods,” “Click Chemistry in Radiochemistry”, and “Radiochemical Instrumentation.” This is an ideal educational guide for nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists, and radiopharmaceutical chemists, as well as residents and trainees in all of these areas.
Handbook of Radiopharmaceuticals
Author: Michael J. Welch
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471495604
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 872
Book Description
A comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date reference for the newcomer to radiopharmaceuticals and those already in the field. Radiopharmaceuticals are used to detect and characterise disease processes, or normal biological function, in living cells, animals or humans. Used as tracer molecules, they map the distribution, uptake and metabolism of the molecule in clinical studies, basic research or applied research. The area of radiopharmaceuticals is expanding rapidly. The number of PET centers in the world is increasing at 20% per year, and many drug companies are utilising PET and other forms of radiopharmaceutical imaging to evaluate products. * Readers will find coverage on a number of important topics such as radionuclide production, PET and drug development, and regulations * Explains how to use radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnosis and therapy of cancer and other diseases * The editors and a majority of the contributors are from the United States
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471495604
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 872
Book Description
A comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date reference for the newcomer to radiopharmaceuticals and those already in the field. Radiopharmaceuticals are used to detect and characterise disease processes, or normal biological function, in living cells, animals or humans. Used as tracer molecules, they map the distribution, uptake and metabolism of the molecule in clinical studies, basic research or applied research. The area of radiopharmaceuticals is expanding rapidly. The number of PET centers in the world is increasing at 20% per year, and many drug companies are utilising PET and other forms of radiopharmaceutical imaging to evaluate products. * Readers will find coverage on a number of important topics such as radionuclide production, PET and drug development, and regulations * Explains how to use radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnosis and therapy of cancer and other diseases * The editors and a majority of the contributors are from the United States
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Nuclear Medicine Textbook
Author: Duccio Volterrani
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319955640
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1321
Book Description
Building on the traditional concept of nuclear medicine, this textbook presents cutting-edge concepts of hybrid imaging and discusses the close interactions between nuclear medicine and other clinical specialties, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Today the diagnostic applications of nuclear medicine are no longer stand-alone procedures, separate from other diagnostic imaging modalities. This is especially true for hybrid imaging guided interventional radiology or surgical procedures. Accordingly, today’s nuclear medicine specialists are actually specialists in multimodality imaging (in addition to their expertise in the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radionuclides). This new role requires a new core curriculum for training nuclear medicine specialists. This textbook is designed to meet these new educational needs, and to prepare nuclear physicians and technologists for careers in this exciting specialty.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319955640
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1321
Book Description
Building on the traditional concept of nuclear medicine, this textbook presents cutting-edge concepts of hybrid imaging and discusses the close interactions between nuclear medicine and other clinical specialties, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Today the diagnostic applications of nuclear medicine are no longer stand-alone procedures, separate from other diagnostic imaging modalities. This is especially true for hybrid imaging guided interventional radiology or surgical procedures. Accordingly, today’s nuclear medicine specialists are actually specialists in multimodality imaging (in addition to their expertise in the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radionuclides). This new role requires a new core curriculum for training nuclear medicine specialists. This textbook is designed to meet these new educational needs, and to prepare nuclear physicians and technologists for careers in this exciting specialty.
Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy
Author: Gopal B. Saha
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319575805
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Currently an estimated 17 million nuclear medicine procedures are performed each year in the US and constantly evolving, as new radiopharmaceuticals and imaging techniques are introduced for better diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. In keeping up with new developments, the Seventh Edition of Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy chronicles the advancements in radiopharmaceuticals and their use in clinical applications. It discusses basic concepts such as the atom, radioactive decay, instrumentation and production of radionuclides, and explores the design, labeling, characteristics and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals. Radiation regulations and diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radiopharmaceuticals are detailed. Thoroughly updated, the Seventh Edition includes new topics such as alternative productions of 99Mo; production of 64Cu, 86Y, 89Zr, 177Lu, 223Ra; synthesis and clinical uses of new radiopharmaceuticals such as DaTscan, Xofigo, Amyvid, Neuraceq, Vizamyl, Axumin and 68Ga-DOTATATE; dosimetry of new radiopharmaceuticals; theranostic agents and translational medicine. It features numerous examples, diagrams, and images to further clarify the information and offers end- of-chapter questions to help readers assess their comprehension of the material. Recognized as a classic text on nuclear chemistry and pharmacy and acclaimed for its concise and easy-to-understand presentation, Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy is an authoritative resource for nuclear medicine physicians, residents, students, and technologists.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319575805
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Currently an estimated 17 million nuclear medicine procedures are performed each year in the US and constantly evolving, as new radiopharmaceuticals and imaging techniques are introduced for better diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. In keeping up with new developments, the Seventh Edition of Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy chronicles the advancements in radiopharmaceuticals and their use in clinical applications. It discusses basic concepts such as the atom, radioactive decay, instrumentation and production of radionuclides, and explores the design, labeling, characteristics and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals. Radiation regulations and diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radiopharmaceuticals are detailed. Thoroughly updated, the Seventh Edition includes new topics such as alternative productions of 99Mo; production of 64Cu, 86Y, 89Zr, 177Lu, 223Ra; synthesis and clinical uses of new radiopharmaceuticals such as DaTscan, Xofigo, Amyvid, Neuraceq, Vizamyl, Axumin and 68Ga-DOTATATE; dosimetry of new radiopharmaceuticals; theranostic agents and translational medicine. It features numerous examples, diagrams, and images to further clarify the information and offers end- of-chapter questions to help readers assess their comprehension of the material. Recognized as a classic text on nuclear chemistry and pharmacy and acclaimed for its concise and easy-to-understand presentation, Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy is an authoritative resource for nuclear medicine physicians, residents, students, and technologists.
Applications of Nuclear and Radiochemistry
Author: Richard M. Lambrecht
Publisher: Pergamon
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Applications of Nuclear and Radiochemistry is a collection of articles focusing on contemporary applied research on radioactive isotopes. The monograph is based on the Second Chemical Congress of the North American Continent, held at Las Vegas, Nevada in August 1980. The book contains articles on developments in nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry, emphasizing the topic of radiopharmaceutical chemistry. The text is composed of two parts, wherein the first part is comprised of papers dealing with advances in the production of radionuclides for nuclear medicine, in the synthesis of labeled pha ...
Publisher: Pergamon
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Applications of Nuclear and Radiochemistry is a collection of articles focusing on contemporary applied research on radioactive isotopes. The monograph is based on the Second Chemical Congress of the North American Continent, held at Las Vegas, Nevada in August 1980. The book contains articles on developments in nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry, emphasizing the topic of radiopharmaceutical chemistry. The text is composed of two parts, wherein the first part is comprised of papers dealing with advances in the production of radionuclides for nuclear medicine, in the synthesis of labeled pha ...
Molecular Imaging
Author: Shankar Vallabhajosula
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540767355
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
Radioisotope-based molecular imaging probes provide unprecedented insight into biochemistry and function involved in both normal and disease states of living systems, with unbiased in vivo measurement of regional radiotracer activities offering very high specificity and sensitivity. No other molecular imaging technology including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can provide such high sensitivity and specificity at a tracer level. The applications of this technology can be very broad ranging from drug development, pharmacokinetics, clinical investigations, and finally to routine diagnostics in radiology. The design and the development of radiopharmaceuticals for molecular imaging studies using PET/MicroPET or SPECT/MicroSPECT are a unique challenge. This book is intended for a broad audience and written with the main purpose of educating the reader on various aspects including potential clinical utility, limitations of drug development, and regulatory compliance and approvals.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540767355
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
Radioisotope-based molecular imaging probes provide unprecedented insight into biochemistry and function involved in both normal and disease states of living systems, with unbiased in vivo measurement of regional radiotracer activities offering very high specificity and sensitivity. No other molecular imaging technology including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can provide such high sensitivity and specificity at a tracer level. The applications of this technology can be very broad ranging from drug development, pharmacokinetics, clinical investigations, and finally to routine diagnostics in radiology. The design and the development of radiopharmaceuticals for molecular imaging studies using PET/MicroPET or SPECT/MicroSPECT are a unique challenge. This book is intended for a broad audience and written with the main purpose of educating the reader on various aspects including potential clinical utility, limitations of drug development, and regulatory compliance and approvals.