The objective of EMIL (European Molecular Imaging laboratories) is the creation of a Network of Excellence of European Molecular Imaging Laboratories for early stage diagnosis as well as therapeutic and prognosis assessment of cancer. The general objectives of EMIL are:

• to coordinate the current effort in Molecular Imaging of Cancer in Europe by merging leading groups from universities, research centers ans SMEs into ONE virtual excellence center ;
• to advance Molecular Imaging of Cancer to the scientific, technical and economical status that should be expected from its value for European citizens ; 
• to act as a leverage for a strong technological development that can be fuelled through specific research and development projects