Computed Tomography Center

Transition to eIRB

  • The CT Center has transitioned to an eIRB application system as of September 21, 2026. As you complete your main IRB and Radiation Safety applications, you will be given questions which determine if a CT Center application is required. If so, you will receive a notification to complete one.
  • The previous Redcap application has been discontinued. Completed applications submitted before September 16, 2026 will still be reviewed. Incomplete applications will need to be resubmitted in the new eIRB system.

The CT Center is a Radiology research core at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. Our mission is to provide imaging services, technical expertise, and regulatory guidance that empower investigators, clinicians, and collaborators to conduct high-quality, compliant, and innovative CT-based research.

Services We Provide

  • Research CT Scanning — Human, animal, phantom, and specimen imaging using advanced CT systems.
  • Protocol Development & Optimization — Guidance on protocol design, image acquisition parameters, and custom workflow integration.
  • Regulatory Guidance & Compliance — Assistance with IRB, IACUC, and institutional requirements to ensure safety and policy adherence.
  • Scheduling & Resource Coordination — Centralized scheduling, cost estimates, and project management for research scans.
  • Technologist Support & Training — Expert CT technologists and researcher training for specialized imaging studies.
  • Data Management & Access — Secure storage, retrieval, and transfer of imaging data for research use.
  • Advanced Imaging Capabilities — Access to cutting-edge technologies such as Photon-Counting CT and ultra-high-resolution imaging.
  • Collaboration & Consultation — Partnership with radiologists, physicists, engineers, and imaging scientists to support innovative study design and analysis.
  • Imaging Services for Any Object — CT imaging available for internal Penn researchers and external collaborators, including medical, industrial, archaeological, and material-science samples.