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Questions - source of press release from the Senate? https://www.aging.senate.gov/press-releases/senator-collins-statement-on-nihs-alzheimers-research-budget

source https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2016/october/penn-physician-argues-for-mean

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abbreviation use

Molecular imaging
Molecular imaging is the umbrella term which covers many clinical and preclinical imaging techniques focused on understanding molecular and cellular changes in the body, by taking images non-invasively of living organs and tissues, at varying resolution. The goal of developing these methods is to see more than just structure within the body, providing information on disease and response to treatment. Molecular imaging can provide information on molecular processes which change in response to treatment faster than we would otherwise see structural changes (such as reduction in tumor size). As with other imaging types, these modalities provide information on tissues that are otherwise inaccessible such as brain tissue, where biopsies are difficult to obtain.

Overview
There are many different types of molecular imaging available to doctors for diagnosing and following treatment of patients. Each imaging type has its strengths and weaknesses, and as such this is an active area of ongoing research, as demonstrated by researchers at conferences such as the annual World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC).

Imaging modalities (brief overview of method, benefits/risks, and distinction between clinical and preclinical):

MRI - 1H/ 13C (HP)/ 31P, contrast agents, CEST

PET/PET-CT

SPECT

Optical imaging

Molecular ultrasound

Journals and conferences?

Research question
A research question is 'a question that a research project sets out to answer'. Choosing a research question is an essential element of both quantitative and qualitative research. Investigation will require data collection and analysis, and the methodology for this will vary widely. Good research questions seek to improve knowledge on an important topic, and are usually narrow and specific.

How to construct a research question
There are no universal rules for creating a research question, but the following steps are often recommended   :


 * 1) Choose a general topic
 * 2) Carry out background research on the existing knowledge in the area of interest
 * 3) Narrow and clarify the question

Topic selection
To form a research question, one must determine what type of study will be conducted such as a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed study. Additional factors, such as project funding, may not only affect the research question itself but also when and how it is formed during the research process. Literature suggests several variations on criteria selection for constructing a research question, such as the FINER or PICOT methods.