Data Spectrum

Phantoms: Innovative Medical Imaging Products with Reliable Results Opening our doors in 1981, Data Spectrum was founded on the ideals of providing cutting-edge technology to the medical imaging field. Our phantoms provide medical imaging professionals with the ability to test imaging equipment, producing reliable, measurable results. A phantom is a specially designed object that is utilized as a “stand-in” for human tissue and can be scanned or imaged to evaluate, analyze, and fine-tune the performance of an imaging device. Used in single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), our products are designed primarily for acceptance testing, quality control, and research purposes. Where We Come From: A Brief History Our co-founder, Dr. Ronald Jaszczak, has been a pioneer in quantitative nuclear medicine imaging since 1976. Before becoming a professor at Duke University, he developed the earliest SPECT imaging equipment and bridged the gap between utilizing phantoms solely in the research field to enabling medical imaging professionals the ability to accurately provide and show that the imaging camera is working as intended. Where We Are Headed: Meeting the Needs of Our Clients Based in Durham, NC, we now have more than 20 employees who’ve earned degrees from colleges such as UNC Hospital for Nuclear Medicine Technology, Purdue and Dartmouth. Over the years, our staff has helped to develop and build products for the medical imaging profession that are dependable, reliable, and innovative. Our phantoms play an integral role in patient care, medical research, and pharmaceutical development. We focus on product design and refinement to provide quality in all aspects of our work. From product development to procedures, we are a comprehensive company that meets and exceeds our customers’ testing and research needs!