Systems Molecular Imaging: Right Around the Corner

With the development of 'omics', systems biology and molecular imaging technology, a common tendency of integration of a variety of multimodality, multi-target imaging and theranostics technology has led to the establishment of a concept that could be called “systems molecular imaging”. It can be used to show the complexity, diversity and in vivo biological behavior and the development and progress of disease in an organism qualitatively and quantitatively at a systems level. Ultimately, systems molecular imaging should enable the physicians not only to diagnose tumors accurately but also to provide 'on the spot' treatment efficiently. It will become comprehensive research tools and technical means for life science and medical sciences