To make the best use of our services and get the most out of your time, we suggest you speak directly with Dr. Lenkinski or Dr. Frangioni about which techniques and imaging modalities best suit your studies.

Animal experiments are designed and conducted in accordance with the highest scientific, humane, and ethical principles. The Longwood SAIF complies with AAALAC (Association for Assessment & Accreditation of Lab Animal Care) regulations and all federal, state and local laws. The Animal Research Facility at the BIDMC has full AAALAC accreditation and PHS Assurance with the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW). Our Animal Welfare Assurance number is A3153-01.

Robert E. Lenkinski, Ph.D., is a Professor of Radiology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Harvard Medical School. His laboratory focuses on novel contrast agents and detection technology for magnetic resonance imaging and MR spectroscopy. Dr. Lenkinski also has experience with design and construction of specialized RF coils for both proton and multi-nuclear MR imaging. With Dr. Frangioni, he is co-founder of the Center for Molecular Imaging at the BIDMC.
John V. Frangioni, M.D., Ph.D., is an attending physician in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an Associate Professor of Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Radiology at the Harvard Medical School. His laboratory focuses on in vivo imaging technology, including contrast agent chemistry, detectors, and their fusion. With Robert E. Lenkinski, Ph.D., he is co-founder of the Center for Molecular Imaging.
Barbara L. Clough is the Operations Manager for the Longwood SAIF and is responsible for overall management and smooth functioning of the facility.		Elaine Lunsford, B.S. is a Research Assistant in the Longwood SAIF. Working with the client, she acquires the data and assists with image analysis. She is knowledgable in the theory and practice of small animal imaging.
		Eugenia Trabucchi is the Administrative Assistant for the Longwood SAIF and can help with scheduling, billing, and other administrative matters.
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