The Mouse Imaging Facility (MIF) is a shared, trans-NIH intramural resource for animal imaging studies. MIF provides access to state-of-the-art radiological imaging methods optimized for mice, rats, other animals and tissue samples. MIF provides intellectual, technical and material support for investigators using the MIF imaging facilities. The MIF is supported by all institutes at the NIH and reports to the Shared Resources Subcommittee (SRS) of the Scientific Directors. Administratively, the MIF resides within NINDS and is physically located in the NIH MRI Research Center (NMRC) in Building 10.
High resolution preclinical anatomical and neuroimaging with MRI, Micro-CT and ultrasound including tumor locations, developmental defects, bone density. Some functional information is available with ultrasound, optical imaging and MRI such as cardiac function, blood flow dynamics, oxygenation.
MIF Resources are available to all intramural NIH investigators meeting the following requirements: