"Molecular Imaging: Fundamentals and Applications" is a comprehensive monograph which describes not only the theory of the underlying algorithms and key technologies but also introduces a prototype system and its applications, bringing together theory, technology and applications. By explaining the basic concepts and principles of molecular imaging, imaging techniques, as well as research and applications in detail, the book provides both detailed theoretical background information and technical methods for researchers working in medical imaging and the life sciences. Clinical doctors and graduate students will also benefit from this book.
Jie Tian is a professor at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.

<p>Part I: Molecular Imaging Theory and System

</p><p>Introduction
Molecular Optical Simulation Environment
Diffuse Optical Tomography
Fluorescence Molecular Tomography
Bioluminescence Tomography
Positron Emission Tomography
Radioisotope Labeled Molecular Imaging in SPECT
MRI Facility-Based Molecular Imaging
Other Molecular Imaging Technology
Optical Multi-Modality Molecular Imaging
Medical Image Processing and Analysis.-</p><p>Part II: Molecular Probes
</p><p>Opportunities and Challenges of Radiolabeled Molecular Probes
Oligonucleotide Probes
Quantum Dots for Biological Imaging
RGD-Based Molecular Probes for Integrin vbeta3 Imaging.-</p><p>Part III: Applications of Molecular Imaging.-</p><p>Basics of Molecular Biology
Molecular Imaging Techniques in Clinical Practice of Tumors
Using Molecular Imaging Techniques to Study Protein-Protein Interactions
Application of Molecular Imaging in Transgenic Animals
Molecular Imaging Methods in Diabetes-Related Studies.</p>