This book provides a review of imaging techniques and applications in stem cell transplantation and other cell-based therapies. The basis of different molecular imaging techniques is explained in detail, as is the current state of interventional radiology techniques. While the whole is a comprehensive discussion, each chapter is self-sufficient enough so that each can be reviewed independently. The contributors represent years of international and cross-disciplinary expertise and perspective and are all well known in their fields. comprehensive information on the role of clinical and molecular imaging in stem cell therapy from this book reviewed in detail. Essential reading for radiologists and physicians who are interested in developing a basic understanding of stem cell imaging and applications of stem cells and cell based therapies. However, it will also be of interest to clinical scientists and researchers alike, including those involved in stem cell labeling, tracking & imaging, cancer therapy, angiogenesis and cardiac regeneration.

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Tarun Pandey, MD is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. His clinical work is focused on Magnetic Resonance Imaging. He has a long career in academics and research spanning over 15 years. During this time Dr. Pandey had varied interests ranging from musculoskeletal MRI, Body imaging and Cardiac MRI. His current area of research includes molecular imaging and its applications in Cardiac and Cancer imaging, especially in diagnosis and treatment of Multiple Myeloma. He is the fellowship director of the MSK/Body MRI fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and enjoys teaching his fellows and residents. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles, reviews for numerous journals, and has served several educational committees at national and international radiology societies. The focus of his teaching is to simplify complex educational content that will stimulate reader interest. With this bookon Stem Cell Imaging, Dr Pandey aims to bring this subject to the imaging mainstream.

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Section I.- 1. Current Indications and Overview of Molecular Imaging Techniques in Stem Cell Transplant. - 2. Nanotechnology-Based Stem Cell Applications and Imaging.- 3. Radiologic Procedures Used in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation.- 4. Clinical Applications of Stem cell Transplant in Treating Non-Hematologic Conditions.  Section II.- 5. Stem cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma.- 6. Simultaneous MRI and 18F-FDG-PET Imaging: A Model for Studying the Diagnosing and Therapeutical Evaluation of Myeloma in SCID-hu Mice.- 7. The Emerging Role of Cardiac Stem Cells in Cardiac Regeneration. - 8. Cardiac Imaging and Stem Cell Transplantation.- 9. Bone Marrow Cell Therapy for Ischemic Heart Disease and the Role of Cardiac Imaging in Evaluation of Outcomes.  10. Uterine Stem Cells and Its Future Therapeutic Potential in Regenerative Medicine.