Animal Imaging Instrumentation

Posted by Tamara Davey on
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Hi all,

We are in the process of setting up the first animal imaging facility in Western Australia and in the process of purchasing an in vivo multispectral imager and an in vivo micro CT system. We will be a running a multi-user facility and therefore need to cater for multiple areas of research which include animal and plant research. We are looking at number of in vivo imaging systems including the CRiMaestro, Calipur IVIS and the Carestream Multispectral systems. However, it is likely that researchers will require both bioluminescence and fluorescence capabilities which limits the Maestro system. Similarly, we are considering a number of in vivo micro CT systems including Skyscan, Siemens and GE-Healthcare. Versatility, reliability, sensitivity and user friendliness are of some of the major areas of importance to us.

If any one could give us some comments, feedback or suggestions on any of this instrumentation it would be appreciated.

Thanks

Tamara

 

Tamara Davey PhD
Research Associate
Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA)
The University of Western Australia
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