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Pitt’s iLab is integrated with our single sign-on and billing systems, linking faculty and staff grants to reserved time and services.
As of January 2026, we have 37 shared research facilities online with more expected to onboard throughout 2026.
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(hide this warning on this page)SaMIRA, formerly the IVIF, provides state-of-the-art multimodal imaging and specialized support for the development and evaluation of radiopharmaceuticals across UPMC Hillman Cancer Center programs. Its facility offers a full suite of advanced small animal imaging platforms, including PETCT, SPECTCT (coming 2026), optical imaging (bioluminescence and fluorescence), MRI, and ultrasound; enabling real time, noninvasive assessment of disease biology and therapeutic response in preclinical models. These capabilities help refine experimental design, reduce animal use, and promote ethical, reproducible research.
In addition to imaging services, SaMIRA supports radiopharmaceutical innovation by leveraging inhouse expertise in PET and SPECT tracer development, radiotherapeutic design and testing, and access to dedicated radiochemistry laboratories and radiation approved facilities. SaMIRA also contributes to clinical research by processing and evaluating patient samples from radiopharmaceutical trials.
Primary Sq. Ft: 1181
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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24/7 for trained users on select instruments |
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| SaMIRA |
General Email
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412-864-7960
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SAMIRAhillman@groups.pitt.edu or ivifhillman@groups.pitt.edu
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Hillman Cancer Center G.12
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| Jessie Nedrow |
SaMIRA Facility Director
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Hillman Cancer Center G.17.b
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| T. Kevin Hitchens |
Modality Leader – MR Imaging
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McGowan Institute, Room 159.03
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| Hua Zhang |
Modality Leader – Ultrasound Imaging
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Hillman Cancer Center Research Pavilion 2.42d
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| Kathryn Day |
Research Technician
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Hillman Cancer Center G.12
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| Joseph Latuche |
Senior Research Specialist
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Hillman Cancer Center G.12
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| Angel Cortez |
Research Technician
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Hillman Cancer Center G.12
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| Lesley Foley |
Senior Imaging Scientist
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McGowan Institute, Room 159
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| Blood Chem - Unassisted | Inquire | ||
| CBC - Unassisted | Inquire | ||
