Yale CVRC Micro-CT Imaging Core
Zhen Zhuang, MD, MS
300 George St., 2nd fl., room N2320
About the core
The Yale CVRC Micro-CT Imaging Core is dedicated to assisting translation of scientific discoveries from benches to rodent models and to facilitating development of new contrast agents and therapeutic agents (angiogenic therapy, gene therapy, cell therapy) for cardiovascular disorders, neurological diseases, tumors, and so on.
Our offerings include:
- A desktop Bruck Skyscan 1276 micro-CT scanner
- Pulse Doppler velocity
- Rodent surgery platform and tools available for fee-for-service animal disease models, imaging acquisition, imaging reconstruction, or analysis for users
We also have a fee-for-service option for users who are external to the university.
The microCT system is in the Yale Medical School's 300 George Street building, 2nd floor, room N2320.
Mission
- Provide state-of-the-art imaging services to all investigators for the identification and study of rodent animal models of human disease, contrast agent studies, etc.
- Develop new protocols for phenotypic study
- Offer technical training and consultation on issues pertaining to imaging technique
- Promote educational opportunities for students/post docs
- Generate collegiality between investigators/cores
Investigators will be responsible for costs incurred for their projects and prior animal protocol approval.
Available to Yale researchers only
Rates
FY26, starting July 1, 2025
| USP863 in 2026 | Internal user rate ($/hour) |
|---|---|
| Bruck Skyscan 1276 micro-CT scanner | 160 |
| Pulse Doppler velocity | 150 |
| Rodent surgery | 120 |
Contacts
300 George Street, 2nd floor
Room N2320
Primary contact
Mailing address:
300 George Street, 2nd floor, room N2320
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT 06511
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Faculty Director
Mailing address:
300 George Street
PO Box 208017
New Haven, CT 06511
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