Ultrasound

The Prospect T1 imaging system (S-Sharp) is an ultrasound imaging system optimized for mice and rats.

The system has four modes;

  • B-mode for 2D gray-level real time imaging, used to visualise soft tissues and organs.
  • M-mode for the assessment of motion information over time, used largely for measurements of the heart. Colour and Pulse wave Doppler modes for blood flow analysis.
  • Contrast mode for detection of contrast agents.

Below are examples of video and image taken using the system.

  • Ultrasound guided injection 

Using ultrasound for efficient cell injection in the left ventricle of the heart

  • Cardiac function by Ultrasound 

Motion mode (M- mode) image of a healthy murine heart showing cardiac R-wave.

Motion mode (M- mode) image of a healthy murine heart showing cardiac R-wave.

Currently active projects:

  • Measurement of cardiac function in mice
  • Measurement of subcutaneous tumour growth
  • Measurement of hepatic and pancreatic tumour progression

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