Animal Systems Laboratory

Transforming human health to shape healthy futures relies heavily on information gained from animal studies. Of particular importance are studies in which behavioral, physiological and functional information can be garnered from non-invasive experiments in laboratory animals. The animal systems core is designed to meet the needs of investigators requiring these types of studies and will contain a comprehensive array of equipment to ascertain such information. Radiotelemetry equipment will be available for monitoring physiological functions in awake and freely moving laboratory animals, metabolic cages will enable investigators to assess biochemical/metabolic changes in a more restricted locomotor area, and a video tracking system will be available for the automatic recording of activity, movement, and social interaction of animals. The facility will also be equipped with a blood gas analyzer and laser Doppler flow system, and state-of-the-art equipment for small-animal (rodent) imaging experiments.

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