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Advances in Children's Healthcare Fueled by NIH Funding
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Ramsey Badawi led a team of UC Davis researchers to develop the world’s first total-body PET scanner, thanks to support from the National Institutes of Health. The scanner is much faster and safer than traditional PET scanners, allowing children to receive their scans without the need for sedation or anesthesia.
Groundbreaking Imaging Technology Created through Federal Funding
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering Simon Cherry co-developed the world’s first total-body PET scanner, thanks to support from the National Institutes of Health. With its increased image clarity and low radiation doses, the technology has transformed how doctors diagnose and treat conditions, such as cancer and heart disease.
Federal Support of Biomedical Research Invests in Health of Americans, National Economy
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Kent Leach's NIH-funded lab develops biomaterials to help the body heal damaged bone, crucial innovations for the 1 in 2 American adults with a musculoskeletal disorder. In 2034, when seniors will outnumber children in the U.S., these breakthroughs will have significant implications for the national economy.
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