Seminar - Quantitative Imaging Using Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT) in Rodent Models of Lung Injury

October 29, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

2355 East Mall, Vancouver, BC
Abstract:

Micro-CT provides a non-invasive, non-destructive method to produce 3D images of live rodents. These images can be used to make quantitative measurements of the anatomy and of any changes that occur in the presence of disease. By imaging the mice longitudinally over many weeks or months, we can assess disease progression or response to treatment. In this talk, I will describe some recent work in rodent models of lung injury.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Nancy Ford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry at UBC, and the Director of the UBC Centre for High-Throughput Phenogenomics, a shared imaging facility. Dr. Ford’s expertise is in x-ray computed tomography (CT), including medical and dental clinical machines, and micro-CT. Her research includes developing novel imaging techniques (hardware and image analysis), improving image acquisition and reconstruction techniques, testing novel contrast agents, and applying longitudinal imaging to rodent models of lung injury and disease.

Characterization@UBC

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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