Imaging

IMIL will provide data acquisition services as well as analysis. IMIL has a dedicated imaging technologist for data acquisition. Investigators will bring their prepared animal to the lab and an IMIL imaging technologist will assist in sedating the animals and acquire imaging data. Afterward, the investigators are responsible for removing the animals from the lab. Typical imaging sessions last about an hour. Certified users who are trained in the use of the software will be able to perform their own analysis at the console.

Structural Imaging

The IVIS-200 has the built-in capability of obtaining an image of the surface topography of the animal for 2D and 3D localization. If additional true 3D imaging data is required, micro MRI is available through the Imaging Science Laboratories (ISL). Please note that ISL is outside the barrier and thus only end-point imaging is possible. Contact the ISL via e-mail at cheuk.tang@mssm.edu if you are interested in obtaining structural MRI.

Image Analysis

The IVIS-200 has an integrated image acquisition and analysis software (Living Image Software 2.50). Comprehensive data quantification is possible with this software. Raw data as well as analyzed results can be electronically transferred to the investigators. Support is also available for additional image analysis such as intermodality coregistration, 3D rendering, and group statistics. Additional software packages include MedX, SPM, Brainvoyager, Analyze, and in-house developed software.