ParaVision 360

Focusing on consistent quantification, ParaVision 360 makes scanning even more intuitive, while maintaining the full flexibility that Bruker users praise. The enlarged MRI sequence portfolio, which is exclusive to Bruker, and the powerful image data evaluation functions lead to maximum proficiency in scanning and analysis, while the simplicity and uniformity across the range of instrumentation allows operators to put their focus on their research.

Highlights from the newest features of the 3.4 release:

New PET/CT Si78 MicroCT Protocol Library - Improves your workflow

• Predefined MicroCT protocol library for Mice & Rat
• Optimized for species, region, scan time and dose
• Divided in Standard Contrast versus Low Dose protocols
• "Anatomical Reference” provides optimal settings for multi-modal PET/CT

PET/CT Si78 Multi-Modal Scan Programs - So you can focus on your results

• Multimodal Scan Programs include complete instructions for interdependent PET/CT reconstruction steps
• Reduces processing labor and potential for error
• Direct to data analysis with no further processing

MRI Based Attenuation Correction for PET - Now all elements are included in AC Map

• The highest PET quantification accuracy is achieved only when all elements are considered
• Paravision offers the possibility of constructing a complete attenuation map by adding the coil and the animal cradle to the acquired MRI attenuation map of the animal

New and faster PET reconstruction methods

Component Based Normalization

• A new method for applying normalization correction. Especially beneficial for low activity imaging

List Mode Reconstruction Algorithm and FBP2D Reconstruction Algorithm in GPU

• Increase the processing speed of the FBP-PET reconstruction

FBP Fourier Rebinning (FORE)

• A method to improve the statistics that can lead to reduced noise and thereby increase the FBP image quality
  

Partial Volume Correction filter at the FBP Reconstruction

• Enhances image resolution in the FBP image
  

• Common terminology between instruments, common integrated multimodal workflows, and common image processing, viewing, and analysis tools and functionalities for optimal clarity
• Animal Transport System control via touchscreen¹
• Multi-station image acquisition and imaging stitching¹
• Simple selection of prone or supine viewing
• Automatic 3D image fusion
• MR Method development framework
• Drag and drop image processing
• Advanced intensity based image registration
• ROIs with thresholding, seeded region growing, and freehand definition
• On-the-fly quantitative image mapping
• Data browser with simple search functions for accessing stored protocols and recorded data
• Database and archiving and report creation
• An Acceleration Suite including Compressed Sensing, Simultaneous Multislice Imaging, Partial Fourier with homodyne reconstruction, and 3D GRAPPA with CAIPIRINHA
• Wobble control on magnet front touchscreen display^²
• SLASER single voxel spectroscopy that is robust against B1 inhomogeneities and provides less chemical shift displacement
• Magnet status display in ParaVision and remote instrument monitoring option

¹Available for BioSpec 3T, Inline PET/MR, and PET/CT Si78
²For instruments with Animal Transport System

• Over 100 validated and ready-to-use in vivo protocols and scan programs for mice and rats with integrated examination guide for optimal scanning navigation and reproducibility
• MRI CASL workflow package for optimal scanning and consistency
• IntraGateUTE for virtually flow-artifact free cardiac scanning
• Dynamic shimming capability¹
• B1 optimization and mapping
• Fat-water separation imaging
• Fat chemical shift corrected images
• 3D GRAPPA and Compressed Sensing²
• Fast online decisions and real-time calculations on all channels
• MRI pulse program display

¹ Work in progress research feature. Outcomes depend on the available shim hardware

² Compressed Sensing is work in progress

• MRI or CT based attenuation corrections with automatic loading of animal cradle and MRI coil and individual calculation of subject
• Static, multi-stage, dynamic imaging
• Wireless cardiac PET/MR imaging
• Kinetic time course image reconstruction and segmentation
• TAC display with Patlak fit for kinetic modeling
• Advanced DOI
• Scatter, randoms, isotope decay, and dead-time corrections
• Custom isotope profiles

• Static, multi-stage, dynamic imaging
• 3D/2D
• Step & shoot or continuous
• Ultrafast low dose protocols
• Cardiac & respiratory gating
• Real-time adjustments preview
• Smoothing, beam hardening & ring corrections
• Hounsfield scaling