These are the instruments and services provided by RESTORE.
Small Animal Imaging
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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Perimed PeriCam PSI laser speckle contrast imager |
Blood perfusion assessment of tissues in real time on an area up to 20x24 cm. |
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Cellular Analysis
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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. |
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Leica SP8 Inverted Confocal Microscope |
Laser scanning confocal system with 3 laser lines. Inverted stage with incubation chamber. |
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Histology
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Excelsior AS Tissue Processor |
Automated tissue processor with preheated reagents and alcohol quality measurement. |
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Histostar Embedding Center |
Paraffin embedding center with 5L paraffin reservoir, adjustable cold plate |
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HM 340E Rotary Microtome |
Semi-automated microtome with cool-cut specimen temperature control and section transfer system |
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CryoStar NX50 Cryostat |
Manual cryostat with adjustable height. 18 tissue stations and one quick freeze station. Integrated touch screen. |
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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. |
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SlideMate AS |
Slide printer with code reader to easily print slides from PrintMate-labeled cassettes. |
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Cell Culture
