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Biomedical Imaging

Norris Center Cell and Tissue Imaging Core

The Cell and Tissue Imaging Core, or Confocal Core, a joint venture with the Doheny Eye Institute, has a 5th generation confocal microscope available for use. Current services offered by the cell and tissue core module include specimen preparation and training in the operation of laser scanning confocal microscopy, multiphoton laser scanning confocal microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), fluorescence and brightfield microdissection and microcapture, and digital photomicroscopy. Visit Site

David Hinton, Director
Cell and Tissue Imaging Core
Doheny Eye Institute
DVRC 214
1355 San Pablo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90089
323-442-6622
CoreConfocal@ccnt.hsc.usc.edu

Keck Center for Liver Diseases Confocal Microscopy Core

The Center for Liver Diseases Imaging Core provides confocal microscopy services. Instruments include a Nikon Confocal Microscopy Imaging System and a Nikon Diaphot inverted microscope with multiple optical filters. Visit Site

Dr. Sarah Hamm-Alvarez
c/o Research Center for Alcoholic Liver and Pancreatic Diseases
1333 San Pablo Street, MMR 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9141
323-442-3121

Multi-Photon Microscopy Core

The Multi-Photon Microscopy Core is located in the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute. The Core provides in vivo imaging of intact organs in small animals with high temporal and subcellular resolution, ideal for studying (patho)physiological processes in health and disease. The Core is currently supported by the Peti-Peterdi lab and the Biomedical Imaging Science Initiative. Instruments include a Leica TCS SP2 AOBS Multi-Photon Confocal Microscope System.

Dr. Janos Peti-Peterdi, Director
ZNI313
1501 San Pablo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089
323-442-4337
petipete@usc.edu

Dornsife Cognitive Neuroscience Imaging Center

The Dana & David Dornsife Cognitive Neuroscience Imaging Center enables scientists to capture images of the human brain and its activity in remarkable detail. The primary instrument is a 3T Siemens TRIO scanner with associated support equipment.Visit Site

Hanna Damasio, Director
Dornsife Neuroscience Imaging Center
University of Southern California
3620-A McClintock Ave
Los Angeles CA 90089
213-740-3462
hdamasio@usc.edu

Neuroplasticity and Imaging Laboratory

The research at the NAIL aims to investigate brain-behavior relationships during motor skill learning and motor control in both non-disabled and brain-injured individuals using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. The Lab maintains a range of TMS technologies for research use.Visit Site

Beth Fisher, Director
Neuroplasticity and Imaging Laboratory
1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 155
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9006
323-442-2900

PET Imaging Science Center

The USC PET imaging center offers the most advanced technology in positron emission tomography imaging (PET) combined with Computerized Tomography (CT) to created a sophisticated, non-invasive diagnostic study of the biochemistry and physiologic function of the human body. The PET imaging clinic houses a Siemens/CTI 953A whole-body PET scanner and associated instruments.Visit Site

Dr. Peter Conti, Director
PET Imaging Science Center
1510 San Pablo St., Room #350
Los Angeles California 90033.
323-442-5940

Saban Institute Small Animal Imaging Research Center

The Small Animal Imaging Research Center is a full-service In Vivo imaging laboratory. The lab includes a Xenogen for In Vivo optical imaging using bioluminescence as well as fluorescence imaging, a 7T micro Magnetic Resonance Imager (MRI), a micro X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) instrument and a Gamma Medica combined CT micro Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT).

Rex Moats, Director
Saban Institute Small Animal Imaging Research Center
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
4661 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-669-4110

Cell and Neurobiology Imaging Facility

The Cell and Neurobiology Imaging Facility offers state-of-the-art light and electron microscopy. Equipment includes a JEOL 1011 TEM and a JEOL 1200 TEM, as well as a RMC MTX ultramicrotome. Visit Site

Joel Schechter, Professor
Department of Cell and Neurobiology
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089
323-442-1862

Last updated: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 1:33pm PDT