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IVIS In Vivo Imaging System

Infrastructure

    Infrastructure Details

    Acronym

    IVIS

    Description

    The IVIS Spectrum in vivo imaging system uses a novel imaging technology to facilitate non-invasive longitudinal monitoring of disease progression, cell trafficking and gene expression. In vivo bioluminescent and fluorescent signal sources can be detected in mice or rats. Imaging can be done longitudinally without killing animals.

    Equipment and resources

    IVIS spectrum imaging unit, anesthesia system and Living Image analytical software.

    Services provided

    Training for the IVIS use is provided.
    Data is stored in computer and transferred to external hard discs.

    Management of the infrastructure

    Managed by Artur Schmidtchen's Research Group,
    In charge: Manoj Puthia (Training, maintenance, management)
    Economy and billing: Magnus Zätterström.

    Subject classification (UKÄ)

    • Medical and Health Sciences

    Infrastructure category

    • Other resources and equipment