Nuclear Medicine Center
The Nuclear Medicine Center (214-648-3355) performs functional brain imaging, primarily imaging of regional cerebral blood flow, as determined by single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). This procedure is useful in determining the activity of various brain regions at rest and in response to the administration of pharmacologic and cognitive challenges, both in normal subjects and in patients with various neurologic and psychiatric disorders.
Our primary focus is on research rather than clinical service. Most of our SPECT functional brain imaging examinations are performed as part of research principally funded by the NIH. The work of this laboratory, which is now 23 years old, is recognized both nationally and internationally.
Current research projects:
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Aging
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Alzheimer’s Disease
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Depression
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Frontotemporal Disease
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Speech & Language
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Stroke/Aphasia
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Substance Abuse
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Trauma
In addition at UT Southwestern, we collaborate with various entities at the University of Texas at Dallas, and the University of Texas at Arlington. We are located near the laboratories of the division of Advanced Radiological Sciences, with whom we also collaborate on advances in functional brain imaging instrumentation, particularly for small animal molecular imaging.
Frederick J. Bonte, M.D.,
Director, Nuclear Medicine Center
Dr. Jack Krohmer Professor in Radiation Physics
Other affiliations:
Alzheimer's Disease Center
Psychiatry-Alzheimer's Imaging Program
Phone: 214-648-2025
Fax: 214-648-5641
Michael D. Devous, Sr., Ph.D.,
Associate Director, Nuclear Medicine Center
Phone: 214-648-3315
Fax: 214-648-5641
