APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTI-MODAL IMAGING

Imaging system for imaging an object. Imaging system includes support member adapted to receive objects in an immobilized state. System also includes first means for imaging the immobilized object in a first imaging mode to capture a first image, and second means for imaging the immobilized object in a second imaging mode, different from the first imaging mode, to capture a second image. First imaging mode is selected from the group: x-ray mode and radio isotopic mode. Second imaging mode selected from the group: bright-field mode and dark-field mode. Removable phosphor screen is employed when the first image is captured and not employed when second image is captured. Phosphor screen is adapted to transduce ionizing radiation to visible light. Phosphor screen is adapted to be removable without moving immobilized object. System can further include means for generating a third image comprised of the first and second image.