The “IMPARA – IMAGING FROM MOLECULES TO PRECLINICS” Project aims to enhance laboratories of excellence in the field of bioimaging through the acquisition of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies in the fields of biological (microscopy) and preclinical biomedical imaging (hybrid PET/MRI and optical/rad imaging techniques). The proposed enhancement will enable preclinical studies using non-invasive methods, optimizing experimental results while safeguarding animal welfare. It will also contribute to the development of innovative strategies for personalized prognosis evaluation using molecular targets (identification of individual risk class within personalized medicine, prediction of therapy response).
The beneficiary of the funding is the CNR, the National Research Council, and the research infrastructure involved in the project is Euro Bioimaging (European Research Infrastructure for Imaging Technologies in Biological and Biomedical Sciences), a European infrastructure aligned with the ESFRI mission: promoting a coherent and strategic approach to infrastructure development policy in Europe and facilitating multilateral initiatives that can lead to efficient and harmonious use of research infrastructures at both European and international levels. The infrastructure consists of a network of cutting-edge laboratories of excellence in the field of bioimaging, providing “open access” to a wide range of advanced technologies in biological and biomedical imaging at preclinical and clinical levels.
The network of laboratories involves scientific excellence from the Naples Research Area 1 (AdRNa1), which, following the completion of the enhancement, will position itself as a center of high technical-scientific expertise serving the country’s scientific community and will have strong appeal to the European scientific community.
The project falls within the health, nutrition, and quality of life area and follows three development trajectories: E-health, advanced diagnostics, medical devices, and minimally invasive technologies.
Geographic scope: PNIR – National Research Infrastructure Program
Start date: November 18, 2020
End date: July 31, 2025
Project Coordinator: Giuseppe De Pietro
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