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Molecular imaging as a de-risking tool: coming into focus?

Molecular imaging is already engrained in early-stage trials for central nervous system disorders, but used infrequently in other therapeutic areas. What will it take to make it standard practice across the pipeline?

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Mullard, A. Molecular imaging as a de-risking tool: coming into focus?. Nat Rev Drug Discov 12, 251–252 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrd3993

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