Services

Additional services will be added over time and can be developed as needed. Please check back for new offerings, or contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Surgical and Procedural Services

• Stroke Models
• Transient ischemia
• MCA occlusion (intraluminal filament)
• Focal vasoconstriction (endothelin-1 infusion)*
• Permanent ischemia
• Photothrombosis (Rose Bengal)
• Vascular ligation*
• TBI/contusion injury model*
• Stereotactic microinjections (tracers, viral vectors, neuroactive agents)*
• Implantation of intracranial electrodes, cannula, microdialysis probes, minipumps*
• Cranial window installation*
• In vivo hypoxia
• EEG/Sleep (chronic recording/monitoring) – available Fall 2011

Behavioral Testing Services 

• Rotorod task
• Cylinder task (forelimb postural asymmetry)
• Ladder rung walking (foot faults)
• Running/exercise wheel (mouse only)
• Grip force measurement *
• Wire hanging (grip strength)*
• Single-pellet reaching*
• Tray reaching*
• Reflex placing (forelimb)*
• Forepaw tactile stimulation (sticky-tape test)*
• Corner test*
• Complex environment cage*

* In development and/or partial availability. Please contact us to discuss further.

Additional features and options 

• Project consultation (no fees)
• Assist with development of protocols, project designs, grants, and manuscripts
• Dedicated animal holding areas
• Animal care and monitoring for survival procedures
• Basic histology (perfusion/fixation, TTC staining)
• Can coordinate procedures to allow interface with other UTSW core facilities