In-Vivo Molecular Imaging Equipment

Our laboratory is equipped with the top-of-the-line Xenogen IVIS-Spectrum imaging system. This scanner can image from 20 microns to localize single cells to 5 whole mice simultaneously under isofluorane anesthesia. The Spectrum has the unique capability of both transmission and Epi-illumination for fluorescence imaging. The transillumination feature allows for precise location for excitation to improve accuracy. The IVIS Spectrum excitation and emission filters enable spectral scanning over the blue to NIR wavelength region.

• 10 narrow band excitation filters: 415nm-760nm (30nm bandwidth)
• 18 narrow band emission filters: 490nm-850nm (20nm bandwidth)

The Spectrum is capable of imaging both fluorescent and bioluminescent reporters at high sensitivity. The IVIS-Spectrum imaging system is equipped with a workstation for post-processing and quantitative analysis. The system is networked to the hospital backbone and data can be electronically transferred to the researcher’s laboratory.

The system is located in the Mount Sinai Animal Facility behind the barrier, as most users house their animals there. We have a dedicated animal technologist who will perform all of the imaging procedures and assists with post-processing of data. We provide technical assistance, as well as consultation, for investigators interested in using the facility.