Optical Imaging 

The In Vivo Optical Gene Imaging Facility offers CU Cancer Center members and other investigators the 
tools to image biological processes in live experimental animals based on powerful, non-invasive bioluminescence and fluorescence imaging. 

We use a Xenogen IVIS200 scanner for cells and metastasis traceability luciferase (luciferin). Also used for fluorescence imaging with various dyes for cells, pharmaceuticals, and vaccine tracking.

How to use the Optical Imaging Service:

You must have an approved IACUC protocol containing optical imaging. Register for an iLab solutions account. Arrange for instrument training with Jenna Steiner, AAS, CVT.

To register for an account:

Click here to login and register

  • Login using your institution credentials
  • Upon successful authentication, you will be prompted to select your PI/lab from the pull-down list and provide your phone number.
  • Submit the completed registration form. Submission will notify your PI of your lab membership request.
  • You will be sent an email with basic instructions on using the system at this time. However, you will not be able to place orders with your new account until your PI has approved your lab membership request.
  • Instrument time must be reserved through the iLab Solutions scheduling calendar located on the CU Cancer Center Animal Imaging Shared Resource Core’s web page.

To Create an Equipment Reservation: 

Following the instructions listed below, you can place orders and schedule equipment time.

  • Navigate to the core page: https://my.ilabsolutions.com/service_center/3452?tab=about
  • Login using your institution credentials located in the upper right.
  • Click the Schedule Equipment tab, click on Optical Imaging and then click on View Schedule button located next to the Equipment of interest.
  • Click and drag on the day and time frame of your reservation.
  • You will be asked to complete a form and provide payment information for your request before saving the reservation.

You may cancel a reservation any time up to the initiation point of the imaging session. Billing will reflect at minimum the amount of time reserved on the calendar or the total usage time if it was exceeded. 

Contact Us

Natalie Serkova, PhD
Core Director
Office: (303) 724-1086
Pager: (303) 266-2910
Natalie.Serkova@CUAnschutz.edu

Jenna Steiner, AAS, CVT
Core Manager
Office: (303) 724-2942
Jenna.Steiner@CUAnschutz.edu

Francis G. Garay
Research Professional
Office: (303) 724-2499
Francis.GarayTriminio@CUAnschutz.edu

Toni T. Mufford, CVT, LATG
AISR Veterinary Technician III
Phone: (303) 859-1382
Toni.Mufford@ucdenver.edu

 

 

 

Locations:

IVIS Spectrum:
RC1N Vivarium, Suite 1, Rm 0443

IVIS 200:
RC1N Vivarium, Suite 1, Rm 0439

IVIS Spectrum/CT:
AHSB Vivarium, ABSL2+ Suite, Rm 0210