# Core-006

> **NIH NIH P30** · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · 2021 · $627,248

## Abstract

The Small Animal Imaging Core supports the transdisciplinary translational efforts of Cancer Center members 
at USC Norris. Led by Dr. Peter Conti since 2007, the Core provides: 1) small animal and specimen imaging 
services, including PET (Positron Emission Tomography), CT (Computed Tomography), ultrasound, optical, 
X-ray, and digital autoradiography; 2) image processing and data analysis services; 3) guidance on study 
design and protocol development and submissions to IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee), 
Radiation Safety Committee, and Institutional Biosafety Committee; and 4) education and training on animal 
imaging and its impact on translational cancer research. 
Cancer Center members with peer-reviewed funding are the primary users of this Core. Through small animal 
imaging, they are able to combine traditional approaches to cancer research and show application in a 
translational setting. Noninvasive and nonlethal techniques reduce variability in data and allow users to monitor 
animal models over periods of time thereby reducing the costs associated with using large numbers of animals. 
By enabling single-point access to novel technology, the Core has fostered transdisciplinary efforts for cancer 
research at USC Norris. Continual upgrades to imaging equipment and software, as well as education of 
Cancer Center members in novel methodologies, have enhanced their cancer imaging capabilities and overall 
research efforts. 
In FY 2013-2014, 19 peer-review funded members used the Core, representing 68% of total users. The Core 
continues to grow and will be adding new imaging modalities (e.g., Mediso nanoScan PET/CT) during the next 
project period.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10303168
- **Project number:** 3P30CA014089-45S7
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
- **Principal Investigator:** CARYN LERMAN
- **Activity code:** P30 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $627,248
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 1996-12-01 → 2021-11-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10303168

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10303168, Core-006 (3P30CA014089-45S7). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10303168. Licensed CC0.

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