Flow Cytometer :: Center for Translational Cancer Research (CTCR) Core Facility

The Center for Translational Cancer Research Core Facility has a Caliper IVIS Lumina Imager.

You can register or schedule an appointment to use the IVIS Lumina Imager.

The IVIS Lumina from Caliper provides high sensitivity, ease of use,and the flexibility to image fluorescent and bioluminescent reporters both in vivo and in vitro. The system includes a highly sensitive CCD camera, a light-tight imaging chamber with complete computer automation, and the Living Image software package for image acquisition and analysis.

An adjustable field of view from 5 – 12.5 cm allows imaging of up to 3 mice or a medium size rat and also accommodates standard microtiter plates for in vitro imaging. The system includes premium animal handling features such as a heated sample shelf, gas anesthesia connections and manifold, and an optional full gas anesthesia option.

CCD Camera

The IVIS Lumina CCD is 13 x 13 mm square, with 1024 x 1024 pixels 13 micron in width, yields higher imaging resolution.
Back-thinned, back-illuminated grade 1 CCD provides high quantum efficiency over the entire visible to near-infrared spectrum.
16 bit digitizer delivers broad dynamic range.
The CCD is thermoelectrically (Peltier) cooled to -90 oC ensuring low dark current and low noise.

Imaging Chamber

Light-tight imaging chamber.
High light collection lens, f /0.95 – f/16.
8 position emission filter wheel.
LED lamps for photographic images.
Heated stage to maintain optimum body temperature.
Motor controlled stage, filter wheel, lens position, and f-stop.

Integrated Gas Anesthesia

Gas anesthesia ports and 5 position manifold within imaging chamber allow anesthesia to be maintained during imaging sessions

LIST OF SERVICES

Service	Prices
Hourly Use	$50
Unlimited Yearly Rate	$3000
Scientific Consultation	$30 per hour