Animal Models Shared Resource
The UTHSC Center for Cancer Research Animal Models Shared Resources consists of X
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Abaxis HM5 blood analyzer. We maintain a colony
to provide investigators with immunocompromised mice. We assist with orthotopic and
heterotopic tumor implantation, live animal bioluminescent tumor imaging, and tumor
measurements. We have expertise in developing cancer stem-like cell cultures and establishing
xenograft tumors from fresh tumor biopsies. This shared resource will advice on study
design and interpretation for project management.
Faculty Director
Lawrence Pfeffer, PhD
Muirhead Professor of Pathology