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- Biosciences Research Laboratory: Translational Bioimaging Resource
Biosciences Research Laboratory: Translational Bioimaging Resource
MRI Scanners
3T MRI
- Contact person: Scott Squire, 520-694-5088
- 70cm Open Bore design
- Total Imaging Matrix (TIM) technology provides up to 204 coils elements with up to 128 channels for optimal accuracy
- TrueForm magnet and gradient design enables imaging of large volumes with Open Bore and short magnet design without compromising spatial resolution or speed
- Dot Integrated
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7T MRI
- Contact person: Christy Howison, 520-903-1552
- 20cm horizontal-bore magnet
- 60 G/cm gradient strength
- Two volume coils and two phase-array surface coils
- Complete physiological monitoring system including: ECG, arterial blood pressure, respiration, and temperature monitoring.
- Cubresa NuPET™ compact scanner, allowing for dual-mode imaging using preclinical PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
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High Resolution Ultrasound
Visualsonics VEVO 2100
- Contact person: Pier Ingram, 520-626-1936
- High-resolution small-animal ultrasound imaging system with axial resolution as low as 30 microns
- Can be used to measure a variety of cancer-related metrics such as tumor growth, tumor blood flow & volume, angiogenesis and molecular imaging (targeted microbubbles), as well as cardiac, brain & neural, embryo, ocular, and subdural applications
- Three transducers:
- 25MHz - with axial resolution of 75um and imaging to depths of 30mm
- 50MHz - with axial resolution of 40um and imaging to depths of 15mm
- 70MHz - with axial resolution of 30um and imaging to depths of 12mm
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