The Animal Models and Imaging Facility (AMIF) has been established to accommodate the growing animal management needs of research laboratories and to provide state-of-the-art molecular imaging to WVU researchers and their collaborators. Conveniently located within the OLAR Animal Facility in the WVU HSC, the AMIF currently performs acute and longitudinal bioluminescence and fluorescence studies on mice using the Xenogen IVIS® Lumina Imaging System.  This system allows researchers to perform in vivo imaging using real-time imaging to monitor and record cellular and genetic activity within a mouse or rat using fluorescent and/or bioluminescent reporters.  In addition, this facility also offers additional services such as mouse colony management, tissue collection, cryopreservation of sperm and various surgeries.  The AMIF is a fee-for-service facility run by a skilled technician who is available for consultation and assistance with experimental design and data interpretation.

For more information on the Animal Models and Imaging Facility: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/mbrcc/research/AMIF/

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