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Radiology and Radiological Science

Center for Image-Guided Animal Therapy

 
Specialized care for your best friend collie dog standing in front of a mri machine
 

The Center for Image-Guided Animal Therapy (CIGAT) is an internationally-recognized advanced diagnostic imaging facility designed specifically for the veterinary patient.

CIGAT offers the advantage of having experts in radiology, interventional radiology, neurology, oncology, and orthopedics overseeing advanced imaging techniques on leading edge equipment. In addition to veterinary imaging, MRI-, CT- and ultrasound-guided biopsies may be performed, as well as interventional radiology procedures, such as image-guided cryoablation and embolic therapy.

  • Our Experts

    The CIGAT team includes veterinary technicians, MRI technologists and nursing staff.

    radiologist with dog in her arms

  • Procedures

    Our one-of-a-kind resource focuses on bringing cutting-edge minimally invasive diagnostics and procedures to the veterinary pet population.

    cat standing in front of a mri machine

  • Clinical Trials

    Veterinary clinical trials focus on discovering novel diagnostics and treatments for veterinary patients.

    Dog and Cat inside MRI scanner

  • Make a Gift

    Your support allows our veterinarians to pursue cutting-edge research and provide high-quality veterinary care.

    Dog and Cat inside MRI scanner
 

News, Press Releases & Past Events

BLOG ALSF POST Summer Student Blog – Veterinary Research

Lumbar Lesions images

Meet Emily Kulp, a rising junior at Johns Hopkins University studying Biomolecular Engineering. She worked and blogged about her experiences on CIGAT's canine osteosarcoma trial. Emily is funded by Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) program.

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Highlighted Event CIGAT/Fetch-a-Cure Fundraiser at Olney Winery

Dogs in an MRI machine

Attendees enjoyed a fun night playing Bingo and enjoying wine as they raised awareness for pet owners about the many resources available to them when they are faced with the dilemma of a cancer‐stricken pet. Participation in this event benefitted FETCH a Cure and the Center for Image‐Guided Animal Therapy (CIGAT). A portion of each ticket sold was donated directly as well as a portion of each bottle of wine sold.

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Our Experts

The CIGAT team is led by Dr. Kraitchman and includes dedicated veterinary technicians, MRI technologists, and nursing staff. The images obtained by certified imaging technologists are transferred, in real-time, to a veterinary radiologist for final evaluation. All images and reports are sent to the requesting veterinarian.

  • Photo of Dr. Dara Kraitchman

    Dara L. Kraitchman, V.M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C.

    Professor of Radiology, Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology
    Cardiovascular Interventional Section Head in Department of MR Research

    Dr. Dara Kraitchman is a veterinarian and Professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science. Dr. Kraitchman performed the first MRI-guided intracardiac delivery of stem cells to the heart and developed the first technique to provide X-ray visible stem cells for x-ray fluoroscopic delivery and CT imaging of stem cell persistence for cardiac and peripheral arterial disease applications. In addition to being a Co-Director of the Center for Image-Guided Animal Therapy, Dr. Kraitchman serves as the Cardiovascular Interventional Section Head for the department. Dr. Kraitchman's expertise in advanced imaging allows each CIGAT patient to receive individualized imaging care as well as the most progressive advanced imaging available to pets in the region.

    View Dr. Kraitchman's Publications

  • The following accomplished experts assist the Center for Image-Guided Animal Therapy veterinarians in an advisory role. These doctors and specialists have developed and clinically practiced procedures in human patients that the center can translate for use in veterinary patients. The center creates an academic environment where multidisciplinary collaboration among health professionals benefits veterinary patients, allowing veterinarians to perform individualized care for each pet.

    William S Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., M.A.
    A. Earl Walker Professor
    Professor of Neurosurgery

    Paul A. Bottomley, Ph.D.
    Director, Division of MR Research
    Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    Cory Brayton, D.V.M.
    Director, Phenotyping Core
    Associate Professor of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology

    Kathleen Gabrielson, D.V.M., Ph.D.
    Associate Professor of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology

    Christos Savvas Georgiades, M.D., Ph.D.
    Director of Interventional Oncology
    Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    Kelvin Kai-wen Hong, M.B.B.Ch., M.B.B.S.
    Divisional Director, Interventional Radiology
    Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    Robert Ivkov, Ph.D., M.Sc.
    Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

    Lawrence Richard Kleinberg, M.D.
    Vice Chair of Clinical Research
    Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

    Brian Hansen Ladle, M.D., Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor of Oncology

    Robert Patrick Liddell, M.B.B.Ch., M.S.
    Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    Katarzyna Jadwiga Macura, M.D., Ph.D.
    Assistant Director ICTR Imaging Translational Program
    Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    Steven Patrick Rowe, M.D., Ph.D.
    Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    Michael Schar, Ph.D., M.S.
    Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    George Sgouros, Ph.D.
    Director, Radiological Physics Division
    Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    Clifford Raabe Weiss, M.D.
    Director, the Johns Hopkins HHT Center of Excellence
    Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    Solaiyappan, Meiyappan, M.S.
    Research Associate, Division of MR Research

Make a Gift

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The Center for Image-Guided Animal Therapy is a not-for-profit center within the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The success of CIGAT is dependent, in large part, on generous contributions and support from community members, veterinarians and animal lovers like you. Clinical trials can be costly and difficult, yet the benefits and information gleamed can change the way disease processes are diagnosed and treated both for animal medicine and human medicine.

The Center is focused on studying animals with naturally-occurring disease and striving to find improved methods for caring for these animals. Philanthropic support allows our veterinarians to pursue cutting-edge research and to translate that research into veterinary care of the highest quality.

Note: When you click on the Donate Now button, you will have to designate which fund you are choosing. Please choose "Center for Image-Guided Animal Therapy (CIGAT) Fund".

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Contact Us

Address

The Johns Hopkins University
Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science
600 N. Wolfe St, Park 311
Baltimore, MD 21287
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Phone & E-mail

We're open Monday - Friday. Please contact CIGAT for details.

Phone: 410-502-7325
Fax: 410-614-1977
Email: [email protected]

Social Media

Facebook: facebook.com/hopkinscigat
Twitter: @Hopkins_CIGAT
Pinterest: pinterest.com/cigat

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