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

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