PIF - Instrumentation
PIF currently has five imaging equipment covering eight different modalities within the same barrier. Our goal is to offer the state-of-the-art preclinical imaging technology that insure high quality translational research and hence paves the way to clinical application.
IVIS® Spectrum (PerkinElmer)
The IVIS® Spectrum (PerkinElmer) is an optical imaging device used for both luminescence and fluorescence imaging (FLI/BLI). Using reporter genes or labeling, researchers can follow disease progression, cell traffic and gene expression in living animals. IVIS is one of the most widely used optical imaging equipment.
Quantum GX2 CT (PerkinElmer)
The Quantum GX2 CT (PerkinElmer) is a microCT (μCT) designed for high resolution with low radiation dose and short exposure time, enabling long-term studies. Using the mouse-imaging shuttle, optical IVIS imaging data can be merged with anatomical CT data.
Vevo LAZR-X (FUJIFILM VisualSonics)
The Vevo LAZR-X (FUJIFILM VisualSonics) is a high frequency (20–40 MHz) ultrasound (US) and photoacoustic (PA) imaging device that provides structural and functional data by co-registration of both US and PA signals.
Nanoscan PET / MRI (Mediso)
Nanoscan PET / MRI (Mediso) is integrated preclinical PET/MRI. The system provides 700/100 µm (PET/ MRI) resolution with quantification accuracy of >97%. The equipment provides high resolution combined with good anatomical images that can be compared with clinical imaging (PET/MRI).
Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI, Magnetic Insight)
Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI, Magnetic Insight) is the latest developed imaging modality with super high sensitivity without depth limitations. The sensitivity is due to the magnetization ability being >10 million times stronger than MRI. MPI MOMENTUM is the first commercial MPI, PIF is the only imaging center with MPI in Sweden. MPI provides quantitative in vivo data in the following areas: nano-particle research, cell therapy/cell tracking/homing, perfusion, and angiography, theranostic drugs and inflammation.