Micro-Computed Tomography (animal/human/other)

Name of entity

Micro-Computed Tomography

Entity type

Platform

Keywords

Micro-computed tomography, 3D reconstruction.

Area of expertise

The micro-computed tomography (µ-CT) platform allows for 3D reconstruction of small objects, organs or biological tissues for visualization and analysis purposes.

Micro-tomodensitometry is used in biomedical research and in many other fields including dentistry, geology, entomology, botany and materials science.

Services offered

3D imaging by micro-computed tomography (SkyScan 1174)
– Spatial resolution up to 6 μm
– Imaged region of 8 cm3
– Approximate duration of acquisition: 30 minutes

Responsable

Marie-Josée Beaulieu
marie-josee.beaulieu@criucpq.ulaval.ca

https://iucpq.qc.ca/en/research/platforms/micro-computed-tomography

Address

Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec – Université Laval

2725, chemin Sainte-Foy
Québec (Québec) Canada
G1V 4G5