Molecular Tools for Cellular Imaging Platform

Genetically engineered animals and virus delivered fluorescent or photosensitive markers

The goal of our platform is to generate genetic tools for optical imaging. These tools are typically DNA encoded fluorescent proteins, markers or photosensensitive probes that can be delivered to cultured cells, tissue slices or live animals. These markers can also be used in the making of genetically modified mice. We can provide expertise and services in the following areas:

• Viral vectors
• DNA constructs
• Conditionally expressed markers
• Transgenic animals (BAC or others)
• Knockin or Knockout mice
• DNA encoded fluorescent tools for:

• Monitoring neural activity
• Deep tissue imaging
• Ion measurements
• Light activation/inhibition of neurons (optogenetics)
• Cellular and subcellular targeting

To Order:

Please download the ordering form, fill it out and send back to us either by fax: (418) 663-8756 or email mep@crulrg.ulaval.ca
If you need any help filling out the form, contact us by phone: (418) 663-5747x6719 and we will fill out the form together with you.

Once we have reviewed your order, we will give you a quote and send it back to you for approval. We will also give you an estimated time to delivery.

Director: Claude Gravel Ph.D.
Coordinator: Marie-Eve Paquet Ph.D
Assistants: Ann Lorrain B.Sc., Karen Vandal B.Sc., Isabelle Labonté Ph.D.