Preclinical Imaging Facility

We provide the following services:

• Hands-on training: for new users, we host user training covering the basics required for conducting research utilizing the imaging modalities.
• Advice in imaging: we provide advice for the set-up of research projects related to tracer development (multimodality) imaging and hands-on assistance by our team members.
• Guidelines: we provide guidelines for animal and sample preparation for acquisition, data storage and image analysis according to the latest developments and upgrades.
• Tracer development
• Application
• Data storage
• Data processing.
• PMOD Multimodality Image Analysis Toolkit

We have the following equipment:

• MRI
• SPECT
• LAGO (fluorescence & bioluminescence)
• Vevo3100 LazrX
• Skyscan CT
• Isoflurane Units
• C3 Level Radioisotope Lab
• Dedicated animal housing units

The Preclinical Imaging Facility aims to apply biomedical research in laboratory animals. We give access to advanced preclinical imaging modalities, including MRI, SPECT, Bioluminescence, Fluorescence, Ultrasound, Photoacoustics, and CT. Our service includes expertise in experimental set-up, hands-on training, sample preparation, data storage, and image analysis.

Our experts

• Dr. Ir. Louise van der Weerd, Associate Professor (RADI)
• Margreet de Vries, Assistant Professor (HLK)
• Dennis Remst, Technician (HEM)
• Mick Welling, Senior Scientist (RADI)

Please contact us if you want to work with the Preclinical Imaging Facility and for Preclinical Facility related questions and collaborations:

Dr. Ir. Louise van der Weerd, Associate Professor (RADI)
Email: preclin_imaging@lumc.nl
Phone: 071 526 47 60

Margreet de Vries, Assistant Professor (HLK)
Email: M.R.de_Vries@lumc.nl