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About

Imaging Research Core

Overview of Services

The Imaging Research Core provides a comprehensive suite of preclinical and clinical imaging instrumentation and techniques developed in-house by our leading imaging scientists. The Core services the CWRU and University Hospitals research communities, researchers and industry partners throughout University Circle and Northeast Ohio, and across the country. The Imaging Research Core offers the expertise, infrastructure, and environment that can help turn your research into a reality. The Imaging Research Core offers a variety of preclinical and clinical services based on a set rate structure.
 
Preclinical Services
  • Bioluminescence
  • Fluorescence
  • In situ cryofluorescence imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
  • Radiochemistry Synthesis
  • Ultrasound
  • X-ray / Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Image Processing / Quantification
Clinical Services: MRI
  • Research-dedicated Siemens Vida 3T MRI scanner
  • Comprehensive human MRI capabilities
  • Large animal imaging capabilities
Clinical Services: Other
  • The Imaging Research Core can also assist you in conducting preclinical studies on other clinical modalities (eg, PET or CT).
Radiopharmaceutical Development:
  • The Imaging Research Core includes a state-of-the-art PET radiopharmaceutical core facility to provide radiotracers to the research community for nuclear imaging research at Case and affiliated institutions. This facility was designed to provide critical support in terms of molecular imaging needs to biomedical research communities.

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM

Trained users have 24/7 access available.     

11100 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44106

Links and Resources

  1. Imaging Research Core institution webpage
  2. Imaging Research Core fees

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Chris Flask
Core Director
 
216-844-4963
 
christopher.flask@case.edu
 

 
Michael Kavran, MS
Core Manager
 
216-844-5091
 
michael.kavran@case.edu
 

 
Bernadette Erokwu, M Ed, DVM
Staff-Research Associate
 
216-844-8023
 
bernadette.erokwu@case.edu
 

 
Susan Farr
Staff-Research Associate
 
216-844-8499
 
susan.farr@case.edu
 

 
Chunying Wu, PhD
Staff-Instructor
 
216-983-4235
 
chunying.wu@case.edu
 

 
Imaging Research Core
Core Admin
 
216-844-4963
 
imagingcore@case.edu