Scientific technology & expertise

Westmead Preclinical Imaging

Westmead Preclinical Imaging Facility provides an imaging option for healthcare researchers conducting live animal imaging for clinical translation.

The IVIS Lumina X5 optical imaging system combines highsensitivity bioluminescence and fluorescence with high resolution x-ray into a compact benchtop system.

Techniques, technologies & services

Key features

  • Fluorescence imaging: Fluorescence tunability (420 nm – 845 nm)
  • Bioluminescence imaging: High sensitivity and high resolution
  • X-ray imaging: Anatomical structure information
  • High-throughput system: Up to 5 mice or 2 rats can be imaged together

Research Application

  • The IVIS Lumina X5 allows non-invasive and longitudinal monitoring of disease progression
  • Cancer research
  • Infectious research
  • Immunology
  • Drug development

Specimen that can be imaged

  • Live mouse imaging
  • Live rat imaging
  • Ex vivo tissue imaging

Services we provide

  • Consultation on AEC protocol application
  • Consultation on experimental design
  • Pilot study development
  • Training and education
  • Animal imaging for users
  • Data analysis
  • Technical advice
  • Collaborations

OsteoSys iNSiGHT DEXA scanner

Key Features

  • Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry for bone mineral density and body composition analysis
  • Digital radiography mode for high resolution x-ray imaging to gain anatomical structure
  • Non-invasive data acquisition  for longitudinal studies

Specimen can be imaged

  • Mouse
  • Rat
  • Bone implant
  • Ex vivo tissue

Research Application

  • Metabolic bone diseases
  • Arthritis
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Musculoskeletal diseases
  • Drug safety and toxicology

Westmead Research Hub (WRH) Facilities

Westmead Preclinical Imaging is one of nine core facilities at Westmead precinct. WRH core facilities are available for all WRH researchers, external researchers and industry partners. Learn more about what our other facilities have to offer.

Contact us

For more information on Westmead Research Hub facilities , contact our team at: westmead.preclinicalimaging@wimr.org.au

Location

The Imaging Facility is located at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research