Research Imaging Core

The Research Imaging Core was established in 2001 to provide investigators with non-invasive capabilities for use on mammalian models.

• Services
• Core Staff and Contact Information
• Equipment and Software
• Fee Structure

Services

• Access and use of the instruments of the core
• Data collection and processing
• Data interpretation

Core Staff and Contact Information

Email for General Inquiries

Marvin D. Nelson, Jr, MD, Director 
Email  |  Phone 323.361.2548

Rex A. Moats PhD, Scientific Director
Email  |  Phone 323.361.8503

Gevorg Karapetyan, Program Administrator
Email  |  Phone 323.361.7644

Sharon Ungersma, PhD,  Assistant professor, 
Email  |  Phone 323.361.8504

Location:
The Saban Research Institute
4661 Sunset Blvd., Room B52-54
Los Angeles, CA  90027-6062

Equipment and Software

Bioluminescence/ Fluorescence imaging	Micro-CT
7 Tesla small bore MRI	High-Res plain film X-ray
Micro-Spect-CT

Fee Structure

The Research Imaging core provides basic images to the investigator. Image processing and interpretation require collaboration with the Radiology Department.  Priority of projects is given to CHLA members, by date the project was received, and by collaboration with the Radiology Department.