Pre-Clinical Imaging

The Pre-Clinical Imaging (PCI) Core provides access to state-of-the-art molecular, functional and anatomic imaging modalities such as micro PET/CT, MRI, ECHO, and autoradiography for small-animal imaging. In addition, the PCI core provides standard and image-based biodistribution assessment.

Imaging and analysis is performed by a dedicated animal-imaging technologist. Assistance with image analysis is also available, or we can train your lab. We work closely with the PET Research Radiochemistry facility to source radiotracers appropriate to your study.

Services

Echocardiography
- Cardiac function, including strain analysis
- 2D, 4D, and Doppler imaging
- Photo Acoustic Imaging (LAZRX)
PET/CT
- Inflammation
- Atherosclerosis calcification
- Metabolism
- Heart failure
- Myocardial perfusion
MRI
- Cardiac function (ejection fraction, strain)
- Cardiac fibrosis
- Neuro anatomy
- Diffusion
- Tumor volume and characterization, perfusion
CT
- Bone composition
- Lung fibrosis
- Materials analysis
ECHO MRI
- Body composition
Biodistribution
Autoradiography
Pre-clinical image analysis
Animal Care and Ethics protocol review and budget costing for grants
Please inquire with other applications and we will do our best to assist