Customizable advanced live-tissue imaging microscopy platform for neuroscience and cardiovascular studies
BRIEF
The VIVO platform incorporates advanced optics, cameras, computers and proprietary electronics to achieve unparalleled speed, precision and flexibility in live tissue image acquisition. The configuration of the VIVO system is designed to allow the presentation and maintenance of healthy live tissue without compromising high sensitivity imaging at high speeds. Innovative SlideBook software works seamlessly within VIVO for powerful and intuitive image acquisition and analysis.
CORE COMPONENTS
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CORE COMPONENTS |
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LED Light Source |
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Motorized with customizable large under-objective workspace capable of adapting between thin tissue and slice preparation to live animals |
High power 6-channel LED light source. |
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Platform Stage |
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Xenon Light Source |
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Stable, fixed, large working area stage compatible with mounting multiple manipulators and large trays for tissue and animal presentation |
Sutter DG4 available for FURA-2 imaging and greater excitation wavelength flexibility. |
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Cameras |
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Computer |
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A variety of detector options include EMCCDs and high-speed high-sensitivity sCMOS cameras. |
Dell professional grade workstations offer best-in-class speed and large dataset handling. |
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Surgical trays |
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Digital Microsopy Software |
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Custom-designed surgical trays for presentation of exteriorised tissue (i.e. cremaster, mesentery, ear) and for stabilization of tissue presentation using optical windows such as a cranial window. |
Advanced acquisition and analysis software for biomedical research that is easy-to-use and powerful. |
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LaserStack + FiberSwitcher |
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Modular solid state laser launch with <1ms changing between SDC, TIRF and Photomanipulation |
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
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Ablate |
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Vector |
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Laser ablation system with solid state pulsed laser for tissue damage, laser dissection and sub-cellular feature ablation. Optional rapid steering available when combined with Vector. |
Diffraction limited high speed X,Y scanner for line and ROI interest scanning. Enables rapid direction of all photomanipulation including laser injury, uncaging, activation and bleaching. |
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Spinning Disk Confocal |
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Phasor |
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Stable, platform-mounted Yokogawa CSU-X1 or CSU-W1 with single or dual-camera options and up to 10-position filter wheel. |
Digital holography pattern photomanipulation in X,Y and Z without intensity loss. |
