ReDiB

The Distributed Biomedical Imaging Network (ReDIB) is a Unique Scientific and Technologic Infrastructure (ICTS) that brings together world-class biological and biomedical imaging centres whose mission is to offer the scientific community Competitive Open Access Services in the field of molecular and functional imaging, as well as in advanced and high-performance imaging, covering the entire spectrum of translational research, from molecular imaging to preclinical and clinical imaging. It offers essential facilities in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), as well as the combination of the above techniques for the generation of multimodal images such as PET-CT, PET-MRI and PET/SPECT/CT, being the only network with this technology in Spain”.

The network comprises four nodes strategically distributed across Spain, operating under a one-stop window model with highly trained specialists who handle cutting-edge imaging technology providing comprehensive support for researchers in the submission and execution of their research projects.

Advanced Infrastructure for Translational Imaging (TRIMA): is located in the Carlos III National Cardiovascular Research Centre (CNIC) in Madrid and it includes the following units: Molecular and Functional Imaging Unit: optical microscopy and fluorescence services. Advanced Imaging Unit: MRI, CT, PET, MRI/PET, ultrasound and optical imaging (fluorescence and luminescence 2D/3D). Nanotechnology lab, organic chemistry and radiochemistry. Preclinical and clinical areas. High Performance Imaging Unit: High Content Screening (HSC).

Platform for Molecular and Functional Imaging CIC biomaGUNE: is located at the Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE) in San Sebastián. Available equipment includes: cyclotron, radiochemistry lab equipped with synthesis modules and quality control equipment, PET-CT, SPECT-CT, high-field MRI (11.7 and 7 Tesla), fluorescence imaging and dedicated animal facility for small rodents. The infrastructure has been designed, built and equipped to tackle longitudinal and multimodal pre-clinical projects and to develop applications in the area of Preclinical Molecular and Functional Imaging and Nanomedicine.

Imaging La Fe: is located in the University and Polytechnic Hospital and the La Fe Sanitary Research Institute in Valencia and it contains three main units: Clinical Medical Image Unit for health care, which deals with advanced image acquisition and innovation techniques in humans, mainly through clinical trials and healthcare-based projects. Preclinical Medical Imaging Unit (PREBI Experimental Radiology) for the study of small and large animals. Biomedical Image Research Group (GIBI2³⁰) for the development of biomarkers of images and structured quantitative reports.

BioImagen Complutense (BioImaC): Complutense University of Madrid Research Assistance Center located at the Moncloa Campus of this university. Provides Preclinical Imaging Services by availability of 20% of the capacity of its ICON-1T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment to external users for competitive open access to ReDIB. It is a low-field equipment for small animals that allows in vivo and ex vivo magnetic resonance imaging.