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Small Animal Imaging Core

Overview of Services

The Small Animal Imaging Core offers in vivo and ex vivo imaging services utilizing microCT and ultrasound.

Equipment & Technology: ·        

  • Scanco vivaCT 40 (10.5 µm resolution)
  • VisualSonics Vevo F2

Services Available:

µCT services are available for in vivo and ex vivo scanning. Standard scan & analysis for long bones & vertebrae. Customized scanning and analysis available for internal and external customers. Soft tissue staining and analysis.

Ultrasound (VEVO F2, VisualSonics) imaging is currently only available for mice from approved vendors. Services provided include: anatomical/morphological imaging, tumor volume determination, echocardiography, and targeted and non-targeted microbubble imaging, and blood flow quantification.

 

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

Hours Open: 24/7 

Hours Staffed:
Mon - Fri, 8:00AM - 4:00PM  

81 Research Drive

Scarborough, ME 04074

Links and Resources

  1. MHIR Small Animal Imaging Official site

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Ilka Pinz, Ph.D.
Core Facility Director
 
207-396-8280
 
ilka.pinz@mainehealth.org
 

 
J. Patrizia Roy, Ph.D.
Core Manager
 
207-396-8273
 
patrizia.roy@mainehealth.org