The Biomedical Imaging Shared Resource (BISR) advances Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center research by providing expertise and state-of-the-art technology. Specifically, the shared resource features imaging technologies and methods that assist investigators as they assess cancer growth, metabolism and response to therapy, greatly increasing the translational potential of cancer center research.
Amit Joshi, PhD | Co-Director | (414) 955-7588
Peter LaViolette, PhD | Co-Director | (414) 955-7490
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BISR services are available 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday |
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Depending on staff availability and user training/experience, off-hour access to scanners is available in support of experiments requiring unique schedules. Specific locations of key equipment are listed below.
The BISR has small-animal and human imaging systems dedicated for research purposes.
PerkinElmer IVIS-100 Bioluminescence Imaging System | Located in the Biomedical Resource Center
The IVIS system allows in vivo bioluminescence imaging in mice and rats with an enzymatic bioluminescence expressing tag (e.g., luciferase).
IVIS Spectrum CT
Key features of the IVIS Spectrum-CT include:
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Dr. Amit Joshi |
ajoshi@mcw.edu
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Dr. Peter LaViolette |
plaviole@mcw.edu
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