μNEURO search menu search content The power of PET imaging An introduction by Franziska, Liesbeth and Jordy The Molecular Imaging Center Antwerp (MICA) has the goal to take (pre)clinical molecular imaging to the next level. Watch the video to get a glimpse of the research activities of the PhD stud…

Alan Miranda Menchaca senior onderzoeker Onderzoek Alan Miranda Menchaca Onderzoeksgroep Moleculaire Beeldvorming en Radiologie (MIRA) Expertise Ik doe onderzoek naar bewegingscorrectiemethoden en beeldreconstructie voor positronemissietomografie (PET). Specifiek ontwikkel ik bewegingstracking- en r…

Alan Miranda Menchaca senior researcher Research Alan Miranda Menchaca Research team Molecular Imaging and Radiology (MIRA) Expertise I perform research on motion correction methods and image reconstruction for positron emission tomography (PET). Specifically, I develop motion tracking and reconstru…

Steven Staelens gewoon hoogleraar Onderwijs Steven Staelens 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2025-2026 Nucleaire biomedische beeldvorming, preklinische en klinische studies met focus op oncologie Nucleaire biomedische beeldvorming, preklinische en klinische studies met focus op oncologie Studiegidsnr: …

Molecular Imaging Center Antwerp search menu search content Equipment MICA is housed in a custom-built facility with state-of-the-art equipment. The radiopharmacy has an on-site cyclotron (Siemens Eclipse HP 11MeV) , 10 different hot cell units (Veenstra synthesis modules, fastlabs GE), including mu…

Steven Staelens full professor Education Steven Staelens 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2025-2026 Nuclear biomedical imaging, preclinical and clinical studies with focus on oncology Nuclear biomedical imaging, preclinical and clinical studies with focus on oncology Course code: 2081FBDBMW Master of B…

Veterinary Medicine Learning outcomes Dutch-taught Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Learning outcomes Dutch-taught Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine 1. The Bachelor has basic knowledge of natural sciences. This knowledge gives the student insight in the chemical, physical and genetic principles of the …

Biomolecular & Analytical Mass Spectrometry search menu search content Surface analysis: deductive identification Development and production of industrial materials often requires identification of unexpected and/or unknown components (e.g. contaminants, interaction products, …) at the molecular l…

Jeroen Verhaeghe hoofddocent - senior onderzoeker Onderzoek Jeroen Verhaeghe Onderzoeksgroep Moleculaire Beeldvorming en Radiologie (MIRA) Expertise Moleculaire beeldvorming met behulp van positronemissietomografie en single photon emissietomografie. Met deze technieken kunnen we moleculaire en func…

Steven Staelens gewoon hoogleraar Onderzoek Steven Staelens Onderzoeksgroep Moleculaire Beeldvorming en Radiologie (MIRA) Expertise Moleculaire beeldvorming met PET en SPECT waarbij PET staat voor Positron Emissie Tomografie en SPECT voor Single Photon Emissie Tomografie. Het laat beeldvorming toe v…

Jeroen Verhaeghe associate professor - senior researcher Research Jeroen Verhaeghe Research team Molecular Imaging and Radiology (MIRA) Expertise Molecular imaging using positron emission tomography and single photon emission tomography. With these techniques we can image molecular and functional pr…

Karuna Adhikari senior onderzoeker Onderzoek Karuna Adhikari Onderzoeksgroep Moleculaire Beeldvorming en Radiologie (MIRA) Ontwikkeling van niewe TCO-probes en hun evaluatie voor pre-targeted intracellulaire PET beeldvorming strategie. 01/11/2019 - 31/10/2023 Abstract Beeldvorming van radio-isotoop …

Karuna Adhikari senior researcher Research Karuna Adhikari Research team Molecular Imaging and Radiology (MIRA) Development of new TCO-probes and their evaluation for a novel pre-targeted intracellular PET imaging strategy. 01/11/2019 - 31/10/2023 Abstract Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging …

Sigrid Stroobants gewoon hoogleraar Onderzoek Sigrid Stroobants Onderzoeksgroep Moleculaire Beeldvorming en Radiologie (MIRA) Alliantie voor multidimensionale en multidisciplinaire neurowetenschappen (µNEURO). 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2031 Abstract Met dank aan hun hoge spatiotemporele resolutie en niet-…

Molecular Imaging and Radiology (MIRA) search menu search content Projects Ongoing projects Belgian MR Research Community (MaRBEL). 01/01/2025 - 31/12/2029 Abstract MaRBEL brings the Belgian MR research landscape to the forefront by connecting MRI researchers within Belgium to each other, facilitati…

Daniele Bertoglio tenure track docent Publicaties Daniele Bertoglio Validation and noninvasive kinetic modeling of $[^{11}C]$UCB-J PET imaging in mice Bron Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism - ISSN 0271-678X- () p. Auteur(s) Daniele Bertoglio, Jeroen Verhaeghe, Alan Miranda Menchaca, Istv…

Biomedische wetenschappen Studieprogramma van moleculaire mechanismen van ziekten Master in de biomedische wetenschappen Studieprogramma van moleculaire mechanismen van ziekten Master in de biomedische wetenschappen De studiepunten (sp) geven je een goed beeld van de tijd die je zal besteden aan je …

Molecular Imaging Center Antwerp search menu search content Projects Research Projects Below is a comprehensive overview of ongoing and finished research projects of MICA: The role of the extracellular matrix proteases MMP-9 and uPA in the development of posttraumatic epilepsy following traumatic br…

Sigrid Stroobants gewoon hoogleraar Publicaties Sigrid Stroobants Structure-property investigation of new "KetoFAPI" inhibitors of fibroblast activation protein (FAP) : discovery of highly potent, selective compounds with prolonged residence times and promising radiotheranostic potential Bron Journa…

Stefanie Dedeurwaerdere onbezoldigd gastprofessor Onderzoek Stefanie Dedeurwaerdere Onderzoeksgroep Expertise 1. epilepsie, schizofrenie en de ziekte van Alzheimer: - modellen voor epilepsie, epileptogenesis (post-kainaat model, traumatic brain injury), - schizofreniemodellen (maternaal immuun activ…

Filipe Elvas tenure track docent Onderzoek Filipe Elvas Onderzoeksgroep Moleculaire Beeldvorming en Radiologie (MIRA) Expertise Ontwikkeling en validatie van radiofarmaca die niet-invasieve en longitudinale diagnose van ziekten in het hele lichaam kunnen vaststellen en therapeutische respons kunnen …

Info for companies search menu search content Services and expertise Service offers PET AWAKE imaging for moving and interacting animals Novel procedure to image small animals using positron emission tomography (PET) without the need of anesthesia. The PET point source-based tracking method thereby …

Molecular Imaging Center Antwerp search menu search content Publications - MICA Selected Publications The complete academic bibliography for each researcher can be found via 'Members'. Below is a list of selected MICA (A1) publications: 2016 Vangestel C, Thomae D, Van Soom J, Ides J, Wyffels L, Pauw…

Sigrid Stroobants full professor Research Sigrid Stroobants Research team Molecular Imaging and Radiology (MIRA) Alliance for multidimensional and multidisciplinary neuroscience (µNEURO). 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2031 Abstract Owing to their high spatiotemporal resolution and non-invasive nature, (bio)me…

μNEURO search menu search content Molecular Imaging Center Antwerp Recent publications Estimation of the net influx rate Ki and the cerebral metabolic rate of glucose MRglc using a single static [¹⁸F]FDG PET scan in rats Source Neuroimage - ISSN 1053-8119-233 (2021) p. Author(s) Daniele Bertogli…