New User Guide


The Center for Systems Imaging Core is an Emory University School of Medicine Core Facility, directed by Dr. John Oshinski. The goals of this center are to:

(1) support the advancement of scientific research focused on the development of imaging biomarkers;

(2) promote the development and application of biomedical imaging technology particularly magnetic resonance imaging

(3) provide Core services for animal and human imaging studies;

(4) to build cross-cutting educational and training programs.

How to Start the Process:

1.  Review CSIC's Study Application process, complete and return the applicable Study Application, and provide all required documents and information.

2.  Review CSIC Policies page which provides an overview of the general policies, processes, and information applicable for CSIC services.

3.  Review the below User Guides to obtain additional information specific to each particular service line, as well as study onboarding process, appointment scheduling process, day-of scan logistical processes, and the monthly billing policies/process.

User Guides

(currently in development, please check this site regularly for updates or contact the CSIC Operations Manager to discuss any questions)

  • MRI (Human) User Guide
  • MRI (Pre-clinical) User Guide
  • PET and/or CT (Human) User Guide
  • PET and/or CT (Pre-clinical) User Guide
  • PET/MR (Winship shared scanner) User Guide
  • MicroPET/CT (Pre-clinical) User Guide
  • pQCT User Guide
  • Radiopharmacy User Guide