Services
The X-Ray Imaging Core enables researchers to use the latest imaging technology to show disease presence, progression and regression in their research. Trained experts in imaging technology provide these services:
Imaging protocol development
All projects using Mayo Clinic's X-Ray Imaging Core services begin with a free consultation between core staff members and the investigator. Before subjects are scheduled, appropriate core staff meet with the investigative team to design the optimal settings for the imaging task.
Please contact the core to set up a consultation meeting.
CT scanning
A Siemens Somatom Definition Flash dual-source CT scanner is used to provide CT scanning services for research investigations. This resource can support research applications involving phantoms, in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo procedures, as well as human postmortem imaging.
Please contact the core for additional information, to initiate protocol development or for any questions.
Micro-CT scanning
The X-Ray Imaging Core has access to five different micro-CT scanner systems that provide imaging services appropriate to the needs of various research applications. These resources provide high-resolution, nondestructive 3D mapping of a sample's X-ray attenuation properties. This enables structural visualization and quantitative analysis for a wide variety of sample types, including bony anatomy and contrast-enhanced soft tissue. Resources can accommodate ex vivo, in vitro and in vivo imaging scenarios.
Please contact the core for additional information, to initiate protocol development or for any questions.
Biplane fluoroscopy
Two digital biplane fluoroscopy scanners are available.
Please contact the core for additional information, to initiate protocol development or for any questions.
Portable fluoroscopy
A digital mobile Siemens Arcadis Avantic C-arm fluoroscope is available for use in either the CT room or the surgery suite.
Please contact the core for additional information, to initiate protocol development or for any questions.
Image post-processing and data analysis
Image post-processing and data analysis services are available for research investigations involving X-Ray Imaging Core resources. Example applications include segmentation, 3D volume rendering, multimodality fusion, and general measurements of attenuation or dimensions.
Please contact the core for additional information, to initiate protocol development or for any questions.