The SMIL Research Institute

The SMIL Research Institute partners with clinical collaborators and community physicians to conduct research imaging for their protocols and clinical trials. We combine research expertise with top-rated radiology to offer the best in research imaging services.

Services may include research imaging only, or can be combined with other research related services such as protocol development, image redaction, core lab submission, data management, consenting, and regulatory services.

Our radiology company has in-house expertise in all radiologic modalities and all subspecialty areas (listed below), and we partner with community physicians in almost all therapeutic areas/organ systems to participate in therapeutic trials.

Radiologic Modalities:

  • Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT)
  • Positron Emission Tomography(PET)
  • Nuclear Medicine Imaging (NM)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Mammography Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Dual Emission X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
  • Mammography
  • Tomosynthesis Mammography (3D)
  • Ultrasound
  • Angiography
  • X-ray
  • Fluoroscopy

Radiology Subspecialty Expertise:

  • Oncologic Imaging
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Breast Imaging
  • Neuroradiology
  • Musculoskeletal Imaging
  • Vascular Imaging and Intervention

Special Procedures:

  • Kyphoplasty
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Uterine Artery Embolization
  • RF/Chemo Ablation
  • Radioimmunotherapy
  • Lymphoscintigraphy
  • Rectal Ultrasound
  • MRI Guided Breast Biopsy
  • Fine Needle Aspiration
  • Core Biopsies
  • Stem Cell Injections
  • Joint Aspirations
  • MRE – MR Elastography
  • LMS – Liver MultiScan
  • MRI-PDFF – MRI Proton Density Fat Fraction
  • Lumbar Puncture with Fluoroscopy

Community Partnerships in:

  • Oncology
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Arthritis
  • Orthopedics
  • Surgeons
  • Breast Cancer Surgeons
  • Thoracic Surgeons
  • Many others – please inquire!

We are honored to be selected to participate in research studies and are thankful for each of you who work with us to make it possible for SMIL to be on the leading edge of innovation.

If you are interested in learning more about how we can simplify your research efforts, please complete the form below.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions at Research@esmil.com

Connect with us!

Sun Devils logo

SMIL – Proud to Provide Medical Imaging for ASU's Student Athletes ©

Contact Us/Helpful Resources
Notice of Privacy Practices English / Spanish
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Patient Bill of Rights
Attorney Portal

© 2026 Southwest Medical Imaging