Contrast media development; targeting mechanisms; molecular imaging. Our laboratory, in conjunction with the Center for Imaging Sciences in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, uses state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging tools to address research questions in a variety of disciplines. Our current research activities include projects in molecular and receptor targeted imaging, functional imaging and contrast media development. Our facilities include high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine, ultrasound and conventional radiography.
Current projects include: Submicron ultrasound contrast agents for sentinel lymph node localization; Contrast-assisted ultrasound for sentinel node detection in patients with head and neck tumors; Quantitative evaluation of peripheral tumor perfusion and permeability using contrast enhanced computed tomography; Contrast-assisted destruction-replenish ultrasound for the assessment of tumor microvasculature; Contrast enhanced ultrasound for targeted Met receptor imaging. Computed tomographic angiography of the equine distal extremity; Dynamic MRI for estimation cardiac mass and fibrosis in feline familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Visit Dr. Wisner's website: http://faculty.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty/erwisner/