In Vivo Imaging
The In Vivo Department focuses its activities on multimodal preclinical imaging, including isotopic techniques (PET, SPECT, and autoradiography), X-ray imaging (µCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI 9.4T and 1T), optical imaging (BLI, FLI, and CLI), and photoacoustic imaging (MSOT).
The department supports both industrial and academic partners by developingtailor-made experimental protocols for image acquisition and analysis. These customized approaches are designed to address scientific questions at morphological, functional, and molecular levels using small animal models.
Its research activities cover a broad range of application fields, including oncology, inflammation, drugs biodistribution, skeletal disorders, cell tracking (stem cells, parasites, …), and infectiology, angiology (angiography, hypoxia, …).
The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and includes a dedicated animal housing unit directly connected to the imaging suites, ensuring optimal experimental workflow and compliance with preclinical research standards.
Nuclear Molecular Imaging & CT Non-Ionising Molecular Imaging
Nuclear Molecular Imaging & CT
Services
- Integrated animal facility
- Animal models (implementation & development)
- Design and manufacturing of contrast agent & radiotracers
- Radiolabeling service
- Multimodal imaging registration & processing
Equipments
- High resolution µCT
Bruker, Skyscan 1276 - PET/CT
nanoScan PETCT, Mediso -
Gamma camera
VECTor platform, MILabs-Rigaku
LEVILLAIN Hugo, Pr
Academic Supervisor
FLAMEN Patrick
Supporting Unit
VAN HEYMBEEK Christophe
In vivo technician
Non-Ionising Molecular Imaging
Services
- Integrated animal facility
- Animal models (implementation & development)
- Design and manufacturing of contrast agent & fluorescent dyes
- Luciferase expressing cells
- Multimodal imaging regsitration & processing
Equipments
- 9.4T MRI
Bruker, Biospec 94/20, equipped with mouse head & body, rat body & surface 1H coils, 19F/1H mouse body coil, 13C/1H surface coil. - 1T MRI
Bruker, ICON, equipped with mouse head & body 1H coils. - MSOT-UCT
iThera Medical, inVision Echo for simultaneous optoacoustic and ultrasound tomography, equipped with internal mouse and small rat holders, and 3D Cup hand-held detector. - Optical Imaging
Biospace Lab, PhotonImager Optima for simultaneous imaging of up to 10 mice and imaging of other small animals such as rats, eels, zebrafishes, … Multimodal system designed for bioluminescence, fluorescence and Cherenkov luminescence imaging, and also equipped with additional 4-Views, MACROLENS and X-Rays modules. - Near-infrared fluorescence imaging
KearLabs, KIS750) with free access to the animal during real-time imaging.
VAN HEYMBEEK Christophe
In Vivo Technician