Conference: 7th Transgenic Technology
Date:
February 12 - 24, 2007
Brisbane, Australia
Talk Description:
45-minute workshop
Title:
Applications of High-Resolution In Vivo Imaging for Small Animal Research
The purpose of the talk is to introduce participants to high-resolution in vivo imaging using micro-ultrasound as a research tool for small animal models. This innovative imaging modality is a novel approach to investigate and quantify physiological and anatomical phenomena longitudinally in mice, rats, chick embryos, zebra fish and other small animal models from embryonic stages (ie. from E5.5 in mice) through to adulthood. This in vivo imaging modality is applicable for multiple small animal research application areas including cancer research, cardiovascular research, developmental biology, gene therapy, neurobiology, and preclinical drug development. Recent results in the areas of embryology, cardiology and cancer research will be illustrated. Visualization of image-guided needle injection procedures using high-resolution imaging will also be described.
Presenter:
Garry Bloomfield, Ph. D.
Business Development Manager – Life Science Products
Quantum Scientific
On behalf of
Catherine
Theodoropoulos, Ph.D
Application Scientist
VisualSonics Inc.
Marketing Contact:
Rob Sandler
VP, Marketing
VisualSonics