A groundbreaking new PET scanner - one of the most advanced medical imaging systems in the world - is now live at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, thanks to a partnership between the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Paving the way for earlier diagnosis This total-body Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner, the first of its kind in Scotland, delivers whole-body scans up to 40 times more sensitive and 10 times faster than existing technology, all while using lower doses of radiation. It marks a major leap forward in how researchers and clinicians can detect, diagnose, and treat complex diseases like cancer, dementia, heart disease and more.The scanner is part of the National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP) - a UK-wide initiative funded by UKRI to boost clinical research, support drug discovery, and position the UK as a global leader in radiopharmaceuticals and diagnostic technology.The scanner is already supporting collaborative projects across academia, healthcare, and industry - paving the way for earlier diagnosis, better treatments, and healthier outcomes.Read the full story on the University News website. Related links National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP)Medicines Discovery Catapult Publication date 24 Jun, 2025
