GE's unit to focus on metabolic imaging

Dave Pearson | | Health Exec | Precision Medicine
GE has launched a new entity, Research Circle Technology (RCT), to encourage the development of metabolic imaging and other burgeoning technologies.

Through RCT, GE will provide support and services to researchers working on the biochemistry of metabolism. RCT also will sell SpinLab polarizers and provide licensing support to research partners.

Dave Pearson
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Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

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