Instrumentation research includes optimisation of the use of present imaging related devices as well as conducting research and development with close contact to other research groups and manufacturers. The aim is to improve both image quality and quantitative accuracy by optimisation of data collection methods, to minimise the radioactive dose for both patients and staff and to increase the comfort of study subjects.

The goals of the instrumentation research are to improve detector technology and scanner electronics, develop imaging methods with mathematical and real phantom measurements, and investigate radiation dosimetry of new radiotracers and optimise the imaging protocols.

Data analysis is an intrinsic part of all research projects, and new projects frequently require development of new or modification of previous methods and tools. This includes the application, design and development of new algorithms, signal and image processing methods for improving the visual and quantitative accuracy. New image analysis tools and software are also being developed.

Deriving input function from dynamic image data require developments in instrumentation and data processing, and advanced machine learning and modelling approaches are being developed for this purpose.