FAQ

I am interested in imaging, but do not know where to start.

Start by contacting Adrienne Lehnert, PhD, TBIC Imaging Specialist, (alehnert@uw.edu or 206-221-0324) for initial consultation. If you know what imaging modality that you would like to use, she will facilitate a meeting with the director of that imaging resource. If you do not know what imaging modality you would like to use, she will setup a meeting with TBIC personnel to provide guidance on the best resource for your needs.

Can I do my own imaging?

At FHCRC, the Xenogen IVIS and Vevo 2100 Ultrasound are user operated after appropriate training has been completed. The Bruker 1T MRI may be user operated after training or operated with the assistance of an imaging specialist for an additional charge.

Can I practice on a live animal?

In general, training is conducted on phantoms, but it is possible to use live animals for training with IACUC approval.

What if my animals are housed at UW, but my collaborators and the imaging equipment are at FHCRC (or vice versa)?

Inter-institutional imaging studies can be easily arranged. Contact Adrienne Lehnert, PhD, TBIC Imaging Specialist, (alehnert@uw.edu or 206-221-0324) for assistance with UW questions. Contact Gordon Roble, DVM, (groble@fredhutch.org or 206-667-5313) for assistance with FHCRC questions.

Does my imaging procedure need to be approved?

All protocols involving animals including: what you want to accomplish, what species you will work with, what procedures you would like to perform, who will perform the procedures, and the locations where you will perform the procedures much be approved by the IACUCs of the institutions involved. For assistance, contact Adrienne Lehnert, PhD, TBIC Imaging Specialist (alehnert@uw.edu or 206-221-0324)

If my study includes inter-institutional imaging, do I need to submit two IACUC applications?

No. UW and FHCRC IACUCs engage in cooperative review of each other’s protocols. You need only submit the protocol application to your home institution’s IACUC.

What if my animals are housed at UW, but my collaborators and the imaging equipment are at FHCRC (or vice versa)?

I have an idea for a pilot study; is funding available?

TBIC staff will assist investigators with Cancer Consortium pilot proposals that use imaging equipment. Contact the head of the specific resource for details in regards to collection of pilot data.

What does imaging cost?

UW and FHCRC each maintain tiered rate structures, with separate rates for internal and external users. Hourly rates for the various imaging devices and services are detailed below:

Imaging Modality	Internal Cost per hour	Cancer Consortium Member cost per hour	Location
Vevo 2100 Ultrasound	$35	$49	Fred Hutch
IVIS	$70	$96.60	Fred Hutch
Hamamatsu PET PET tracers PET image analysis	$349 $250-$300 $217	$403.44 $289-$346.80 $146	UW HSB I-752
Inveon PET/CT PET tracers	$217 Actual cost + $35	$251 Actual cost + $35 + 15.6%	UW HSB NW-141A
Bruker 1T MRI Independent Assisted	$50 $75	$69 $103.50	Fred Hutch
Bruker 14T MRI Independent Night/weekend Full Service			UW SLU North N-101
Philips 3T MRI Med/Large animal Small animal Imaging Processing	$600 $400 $100	$694 $462 $115.60	UW HSB AA-025
2-Photon Microscope	$50	$69