The SAIF combines state-of-the-art instrumentation and a nationally recognized staff to assist investigators with a wide range of imaging based experimental approaches. The SAIF currently provides a comprehensive suite of imaging modalities including:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS)
- Optical imaging (including bioluminescence, fluorescence, and near-infrared imaging)
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Positron emission tomography (PET)
- Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
- Ultrasound (US)
In addition, dedicated housing is available for mice and rats undergoing longitudinal imaging studies. Ancillary facilities and resources of the SAIF are devoted to radiochemistry and image analysis.
Dr. Jim Delikatny serves as SAIF Direcor, and Dr. Stephen Pickup serves as SAIF Technical Director.
The SAIF is organized into four Imaging Sub-Cores and an animal holding unit, each of which is overseen by a facility director. These include:
How to apply
Application for a SAIF account requires a PennKey and password. Visit our "How to apply" page.
Application Contact
Stephen Pickup, PhD
SAIF Technical Director
Sub Core Director, MRI/MRS
1-110 Smilow Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-746-1423
Email: pickup@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Business Office Contact
William D'Arcy
3600 Market Street, Suite 360
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-349-8423
Email: darcyw@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Meet our team
Jim Delikatny, PhD
SAIF Director
Sub Core Director, Optical/Bioluminescence
317 Anatomy Chemistry Building
Phone: 215-898-3105
Email: delikatn@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Stephen Pickup, PhD
SAIF Technical Director
Sub Core Director, MRI/MRS
1-110 Smilow Center
Phone: 215-746-1423
Email: pickup@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Mark Sellmyer, MD, PhD
Sub Core Director, PET/SPECT/ CT
B96 John Morgan Building
Phone: 215-573-3212
Email: Mark.Sellmyer@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Chandra (Sandy) Sehgal, PhD
Sub Core Director, Ultrasound
169B John Morgan Building
Phone: 215-349-5461
Email: Chandra.Sehgal@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Susan Schultz, RDMS
Sub Core Technical Director, Ultrasound
168A John Morgan Building
Phone: 215-573-0972
Email: Susan.Schultz@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Ching-Hui Huang, PhD
Sub Core Technical Director, Optical/Bioluminescence
1-133 Smilow Center
Phone: 215-746-1427
Email: chinghu@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Weixia Liu, PhD
Sub Core Technical Director, MRI/MRS
B95 John Morgan Building
Phone: 215-746-5056
Email: weixia@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Eric Blankemeyer, BS
Sub Core Technical Director, PET/ SPECT/CT
B96 John Morgan Building
Phone: 215-898-4215
Email: eriblank@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Katie Zaifert Malitsky, MS
Compliance Director
B95 John Morgan Building
Phone: 215-713-7037
Email: Katie.Malitsky@pennmedicine.upenn.edu