The Animal Physiology (AP) Core is a centralized resource specializing in procedural, surgical, and imaging services for rats and mice, and assistance with procedures in other species. The AP Core provides services to all Emory researchers, but child health researchers have priority access and are eligible for a generous subsidy.
The AP Core provides the following services:
- Acute and Survival Surgeries
- Technical Procedures
- Imaging
- Data Analysis
- Training
- Protocol Development
Here are the resources and instruments available to our investigators and their labs:
- Visualsonics Vevo 3100 High-Frequency Ultrasound: The world’s first one-touch preclinical imaging platform allowing users to preserve and enhance critical information for small animal in vivo studies.
- VevoLab Software Workstation: Data analysis computer.
- Sysmex Hematology Analyzer: Performs complete blood counts (CBCs), calibrated especially for veterinary purposes.
Watch the FUJIFILM VisualSonics Webinar on High-Resolution Ultrasound and Photoacoustics Imaging for Preclinical Research to learn more.
Other equipment includes:
- Small animal ventilators
- Cautery
- Temperature monitoring
- Anesthesia systems
- Dissecting microscopes
The AP Core is located in room 260 of the Emory-Children’s Center. For scheduling or training requests, see our user guide. Please email Rebeccah Wood if you have any questions or want to request a service.
Meet the Team
David Archer, PhD
Scientific Director, Pediatric+Winship Flow Cytometry Core and Animal Physiology Core