Techniques
Techniques include structural and metabolic imaging (MRI/MRS, high frequency ultrasonography and microCT), gamma-ray imaging (gamma camera, microSPECT/CT, microPET/CT), and optical imaging (bioluminescence and fluorescence). A summary of instruments is provided below.
Type of Imaging |
Modality |
Instruments |
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Structural & Metabolic Imaging |
MicroCT |
Part of X-SPECT system (Gamma Medica); Part of Triumph microPET/CT (GE) |
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MRI/MRS |
Bruker 9.4 T System |
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Ultrasound |
Vevo 6600 (Visualsonics) with 20, 30, 40, & 55 MHz probes; SONIX RP system with a 4-15 MHz broadband linear array transducer |
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Gamma-ray Imaging |
Gamma Camera, SPECT |
Three planar gamma cameras, 2 Numa acquisition computers); Picker Model Number 211039 REV.C Axis VT Variable Technology SPECT camera |
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SPECT/CT |
X-SPECT system (Gamma Medica) |
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microPET/CT |
Triumph (GE) |
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Optical Imaging |
Bioluminescence |
Two IVIS-100 systems (Xenogen) |
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Fluorescence |
Custom Stereomicroscope (Leica) with tuneable wavelength Filter CCC (Nuance, CRI), Explore Optix, Fluorescence accessory with IVIS-100 instruments |