Small animal imaging facility at GCCRI has been established for facilitating anatomic and molecular multi-modality imaging to enhance the study of cell migration and intracellular signaling in live animals, tissue samples and cell cultures. Currently the facility has a small animal computed tomography (microCT) scanner, an Optical Scanner, a High-Frequency Ultrasound and a 20MHz utltrasound transducer that has a focal depth of 18mm and a 35MHz high-resolution transducer with a focal depth of 8mm and 5mm.
At this time the facility offers interested Investigators opportunity to scan sacrificed animals and tissue samples. Live animal scans are possible for investigators with appropriate IACUC protocols. For a IACUC Protocol boilerplate, click here. Please visit respective links for details of requirements and charges applicable to each scanner.
LOW-COST PILOT STUDIES (limited-time opportunity!): UTHSCSA Investigators with sound, hypothesis-driven research goals who need a limited number of scans in order to prepare preliminary data for a grant application should write a letter of request, signed by their department chairman, sent to Dr. Charles Keller (Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute , 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7784, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900). This request should detail the number and types of scans requested, and the specific aims of the proposed experiments. An NIH biosketch with current, pending, and past support should also be included.
For additional information about the GCCRI facilities click to view the GCCRI Small Animal Imaging Flyer.
Please also visit the GCCRI Small Animal Imaging Facility Image Gallery
GCCRI Small Animal Imaging Facility - Promotional Poster
For additional small animal imaging resources visit the websites for the Department of Radiology and the Research Imaging Center .