Mouse Positioning Device for Longitudinal Cancer Research
Project Overview
The Small Animals Imaging Lab located in the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research is in need of a solid, adjustable device that will restrain mice during Positron Emission Tomography and Computerized Tomography (PET/CT) scans. These scans are used to pinpoint cancerous growths within the animal prior to treatment. The device must restrain the animal’s extremities to prevent movement and must include a quantitative analysis device to replicate the animal’s exact anatomical position. The device should improve efficiency for animal restraint compared to the current cardboard restraint device.
Team Picture
![Left to right: Vanessa Grosskopf, Brooke Sampone, Sam Paulsen, Jim Mott, Eamon Bernardoni](/projects/f09/bed_restraint/image/view/df389531-1b03-40cc-8033-010c092c1140/Team.jpg)
Files
- Midsemester PowerPoint Presentation (October 15, 2009)
- Product Design Specifications (October 21, 2009)
- Midsemester Report (October 21, 2009)
- Final Presentation Poster (December 4, 2009)
- Final Design Report (December 9, 2009)
Contact Information
Team Members
- Brooke Sampone - Co-Team Leader
- Dr. Eamon Bernardoni - Co-Team Leader
- Samantha Paulsen - Communicator
- James Mott - BSAC
- Vanessa Grosskopf - BWIG
Advisor and Client
- Prof. Walter Block - Advisor
- Justin Jeffery - Client