• Defining what constitutes an institutional imaging core;
• Creating an inventory of available imaging technology at an institution;
• Determining what value-added imaging tools can be made available to researchers across the institution;
• Developing user agreements and pricing strategies for the utilization of both imaging equipment and the consulting services of imaging subject matter experts;
• Strategies to enhance awareness of the core’s existence and knowledge on how it may provide benefit to investigators; and
• Examining how an imaging core might provide general guidance and education regarding imaging methodologies to investigators. 

Issues related to education in imaging:

• Educating the broad medical community about imaging's role and capabilities in translational research; and
• Educating the radiology community and trainees about emerging imaging technologies, successful uses of imaging in translational research at other CTSA institutions and methods of engaging themselves in translational research.

Other topics may be added at the discretion of the subgroup.