Overview

PRIME is a centralized facility for preclinical multimodality imaging. Multi modality imaging is a strategic technology, that can be used to support biopharmaceutical development and preclinical research. Aims - A durable facility for small animals imaging with state of the art equipment and expertise. - A facility with multi-modal equipment and offices integrated in one centre at one location. - A centre that operates essentially as a SPF/DMII unit to allow experiments with transgenic animals and with adeno, retro and lenti-viruses. - A centre with links to clinical/human imaging facilities. Services The infrastructure and imaging equipment in PRIME has some unique features under one roof in one facility: - State-of-the-art scanners for: MRI, SPECT, PET, optical imaging, multiphoton microscopy, intrinsic optical imaging and ultrasound. - Cognition and behavior rooms to measure (social) behavior learning and memory sensory-motor integration activity and motor skills. - Barrier-free animal handling at safety level II allowing small animal studies with animals that can be infected with various agents (incl. adeno-/retroviruses, bacteria, parasites). Contract PRIME also supports the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in the form of research services outsourced on a contract basis. The experts of PRIME can be involved in project development and consultancy as well as giving explanations on the use of our equipment. For more information you can contact Wilma Janssen (wilma.janssen-kessels@radboudumc.nl).