The Preclinical Imaging Core (PCIC) facility houses equipment providing a range of applications for structural and functional imaging in live small rodents as well as ex vivo and in vitro studies.


Intravital microscopy equipment

Intravital microscopy (IVM) provides imaging of numerous organs and tissues at microscopic level in live mice. This technology allows for one time as well as longitudinal imaging with capturing images and live videos. For more information, please visit the following websites:  

Intravital microscopy equipment

 Intravital microscope applications

  • Bone marrow
  • Brain
  • Skin
  • Lung
  • Tumor
  • Pancreas
  • Spleen
  • Small intestine
  • Colon
  • Prostate
  • Lymph node
  • Mammary tissue
  • Kidney
  • Liver
  • Heart
  • Esophagus
  • Trachea
  • Retina
IVIM applications (list is below the picture)
Intravital microscope applications

Examples of images done by intravital microscopy

IVM images of brain, hair follicle, heart, kidney and muscle
Examples of images done by intravital microscopy