Imaging Core

尽管大多数研究人员在他们的研究中纳入了组织成像，但这些成像方法是 具有不同程度的技术复杂程度、解剖细节、组织质量和技术专长。 在几乎所有的情况下，在有经验的实验室的协助下，都有改进技术的潜力 人事部。为了提供这一关键技术支持并改进正在进行的数字成像的应用， 等待，以及新的研究，我们将继续运行成像核心。 成像核心支持由NIDCD和其他机构资助的所有13个核心中心调查人员， 有很强的专注力，在外周和中枢听觉成像方面有丰富的记录 以及前庭感觉通路。我们将继续集中光、共焦和电子领域的专业知识- 显微成像，以加强目前资助的研究项目，允许开发新项目， 并促进参与调查人员之间的合作。成像核心将： 1.提供行政和技术监督，以改善设施的功能。 2.提供人员协助调查人员进行当前和新的研究。 3.以更具成本效益和效益的方式提供维护良好的设备。 4.为调查人员及其工作人员提供培训，以提高现有技术能力的应用。 《影像核心》将由丹尼斯·特鲁恩和彼得·斯泰格共同执导。通过提供不可用的服务 通过现有的赠款，成像核心将加强当前、计划和未来的新研究项目 由核心设施用户执行，并促进富有成效的协作。

Although most investigators incorporate tissue imaging in their studies, these imaging methods are conducted with varying degrees of technical sophistication, anatomical detail, tissue quality, and technical expertise. In nearly all cases, there is potential for technical refinement when assisted by experienced laboratory personnel. To provide this critical technical support and improved application of digital imaging in ongoing, pending, and new studies, we will continue to operate the Imaging Core. The Imaging Core supports all 13 Core Center investigators, funded by the NIDCD and other institutes, with strong focus and a substantial record of accomplishments in imaging the peripheral and central auditory and vestibular sensory pathways. We will continue to centralize expertise in light, confocal and electron- microscopic imaging to enhance presently-funded research projects, permit development of new projects, and stimulate collaborations between participating investigators. The Imaging Core will: 1. Provide administrative and technical oversight to improve facility function. 2. Provide personnel who will assist investigators with current and new studies. 3. Provide access to well-maintained equipment in a more cost-efficient and effective manner. 4. Provide training to investigators and their staffs to improve application of existing technical capabilities. The Imaging Core will be co-directed by Dennis Trune and Peter Steyger. By providing services not available through existing grants, the Imaging Core will enhance current, planned and future new research projects carried out by Core-facility users and stimulate productive collaborations.