Preclinical Imaging Shared Resource

Supported by the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (FPBCC), the Preclinical Imaging Shared Resource has state-of-the-art multiphoton intravital imaging equipment to acquire advanced descriptive and quantitative data from live animals and fixed samples requiring deep tissue illumination. 

Preclinical Imaging Shared Resource Specific Aims: 

• Develop a diverse, sustainable user base using innovative, dynamic, and influential research resources available to BCC researchers and surrounding research institutions. 

•  Acquire additional complementary, state-of-the-art imaging technologies that expand research opportunities available to current and prospective PIC users while maintaining current equipment at the PIC shared resource. 

•  Develop a dynamic and continually evolving imaging techniques and technologies resource repository providing relevant reference materials for PIC shared resource users with differing levels of experience. 

Equipment: 

• IVIS Spectrum 

• Acuson512C echocardiograph and associated probes 

• Visual Sonics Vevo 3100. 

• Vevo 3100 with the LAZR-X 

• Perkin Elmer Vega. 

• Spectra-Physics InSight X3 dual NIR laser system 

• Neurotar Mobile Home Cage 

Services: 

• Analysis 

• High resolution (subcellular) intravital imaging and deep tissue (3D) imaging 

• Collagen SHG imaging and analysis 

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