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Instruments and Services

These are the instruments and services provided by RESTORE.

Small Animal Imaging

Instrument

Description

Resources

 

Revvity Quantum GX3 MicroCT

MicroCT scanner for in vivo and ex vivo imaging with resolution down to 5µm. Field of view ranges from 8mm to 86mm.

User Manual

SOP

 

Revvity IVIS SpectrumCT 2

In vivo optical imaging system for whole animals and ex vivo specimens. Offers spectral unmixing and 2D and 3D quantitative bioluminescence and fluorescence imaging, combined with low dose CT imaging. Compatible with 3D optical and CT co-registration using the Quantum GX3 system.

User Manual

SOP

IVIS SpectrumCT 2 In Vivo Imaging System

Madic Lab MicroPET Scanner

PET scanner with spatial resolution of 0.7mm and an axial field of view of 90mm, which can cover a whole mouse in a single scan.

 

SOP

Optimization of Spatial Resolution and Image Reconstruction Parameters for  the Small-Animal Metis™ PET/CT System

Perimed PeriCam PSI laser speckle contrast imager

Blood perfusion assessment of tissues in real time on an area up to 20x24 cm.

SOP

 

Cellular Analysis

Instrument

Description

Resources

 

 

BD FACS Discover S8 Cell Sorter with Imaging

Full spectrum imaging cell sorter, capable of sorting 6-ways based on fluorescence and imaging parameters. 5-laser system with an integrated biosafety cabinet for BSL-2+ compliant sorting.

User Manual

SOP

Leica SP8 Inverted Confocal Microscope

Laser scanning confocal system with 3 laser lines. Inverted stage with incubation chamber.

 

 

Histology

Instrument

Description

Resources

 

Excelsior AS Tissue Processor

Automated tissue processor with preheated reagents and alcohol quality measurement.

 

Excelsior AS Tissue Processor

Histostar Embedding Center

Paraffin embedding center with 5L paraffin reservoir, adjustable cold plate

 

Histostar™ Embedding Center

HM 340E Rotary Microtome

Semi-automated microtome with cool-cut specimen temperature control and section transfer system

 

Section Transfer System™ (STS) for Rotary Microtomes

CryoStar NX50 Cryostat

Manual cryostat with adjustable height. 18 tissue stations and one quick freeze station. Integrated touch screen.

 

PrintMate Cassette Printer

Cassette printer with 2 hoppers allows for rapid and accurate labeling of tissue cassettes. QR code printing allows for rapid slide printing.

 

SlideMate AS

Slide printer with code reader to easily print slides from PrintMate-labeled cassettes.

 

SlideMate AS

 

Cell Culture