In June 2013 pharmaceutical research firm MPI Research formed a strategic partnership with imaging informatics provider INVICRO and 3D Imaging, a provider of radiopharmaceuticals. To date, the three companies have collaborated on over 100 unique imaging projects. The goal of the partnership was to unite molecular imaging, radiochemistry, and informatics under one roof, so as to accelerate the drug discovery and development process for drug sponsors. On September 6th the three companies held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new world-class Imaging Center. The center is set to open in spring 2014, although many of the expanded imaging solutions, including nonhuman primate PET and CT imaging capabilities, became available in July 2013.