The continuous progress in the understanding of molecular processes of disease formation and progression attributes an increasing importance to biomedical molecular imaging methods. The purpose of this workshop was to discuss and overview multiple applications and emerging technologies in the area of diagnostic imaging including its fundamental capabilities in preclinical research, the opportunities for medical care, and the options involving therapeutic concepts. The book provides the reader with state-of-the-art information on the different aspects of diagnostic imaging, illuminating new developments in molecular biology, imaging agents and molecular probe design, and therapeutic techniques.

Oligonucleotides as Radiopharmaceuticals

Imaging Protein-Protein Interactions in Whole Cells and Living Animals
Radiolabeled Peptides in Nuclear Oncology: Influence of Peptide Structure and Labeling Strategy on Pharmacology
Pretargeted Radioimmunotherapy
PET/CT: Combining Function and Morphology
High Relaxivity Contrast Agents for MRI and Molecular Imaging
Luminescent Lanthanide Complexes as Sensors and Imaging Probes
Magnetic Resonance Signal Amplification Probes
Imaging of Proteases for Tumor Detection and Differentiation
Molecular Imaging with Targeted Ultrasound Contrast Microbubbles
Noninvasive Real-Time In Vivo Bloluminescent Imaging of Gene Expression and of Tumor Progression and Metastasis
Targeted Optical Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy.