Resource: The Human Imaging Research Office
What is the HIRO?
The Human Imaging Research Office (HIRO) is intended to be the facilitator for clinical trials and research protocols that require medical imaging exams for their subjects. In this regard, the HIRO’s goal is to make this process more efficient and accurate, and to provide investigators and research staff with a wide selection of human research imaging services. The HIRO’s mission is to facilitate University of Chicago investigators conducting clinical trials and research studies that require medical imaging, and to ensure that the necessary imaging is performed and distributed in compliance with the research protocol, IRB requirements, and HIPAA regulations.
Website
Click here to visit the HIRO’s website.
The HIRO provides imaging support for all clinical trials in progress at the University.
Mammographic image of a malignant tumor with computerized segmentation.
High-resolution CT scan demonstrating a cancerous lung nodule.
MR image of prostate cancer with computerized uptake analysis.
Breast MR image demonstrating ductal carcinoma in-situ (DCIS).
Prototype of a breast ultrasound computer-aided diagnosis workstation.
Prototype of a prostate pathology computer-aided diagnosis workstation.
DICOM image viewer displaying image of a CT calibration phantom.
MRI scan of a calibration phantom used for initiation into a new clinical trial.
Analysis of a PET phantom for quality control purposes.
Leadership
Samuel G. Armato III, Ph.D. Faculty Director, HIRO
Nick Gruszauskas, Ph.D. Technical Director, HIRO