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Micro CT
Three-dimensional evaluation has increasingly become important assays for bone and tooth biology, materials science, and phenotyping of transgenic and congenic mouse models. The desktop X-ray micro-computed tomography (Micro CT) can provide non-destructive 3D microscopy of the internal structure of small objects with high spatial resolution. A high-resolution Micro CT scanner (Scanco Medical µCT 40) is available at the Weintraub Center. This scanner is equipped with 2 inter-dependent servers ensuring high-speed scanning and data analyses. This facility supports multiple investigators of the Weintraub Center as well as other UCLA departments. Investigators from other institutions are also welcome to utilize this facility.
Procedure The µCT 40 achieves the highest resolution (9 µm @ 10 mm object size, 10% MTF). In addition to the high resolution capabilities, it also offers a larger specimen size (36 mm diameter, 8 cm specimen length), which may accommodate whole mouse scan. At this size, the resolution is around 20 µm. Dr. Ting-Ling Chang provides the initial consultation and training for prospective users. Once the scanning protocol best suited for the individual project is determined, the user signs up for scanning, image reconstruction and analyses.
Fees Academic Users: $40 per hour (Scanning/Analysis may take up to 5 hours for a larger specimen) Industry Users: $75 per hour
Coordinator Dr. Ichiro Nishimura (Facility Director) Dr. Ting-Ling Chang (Technical and Research Consultant) Ms. Vicki Sandoval (Account Manager)
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