Professor Vladimir Matchkov from the Department of Biomedicine has received a major infrastructure grant of DKK 15 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

The funds will go toward acquiring the Vevo F2 LAZR-X, one of the most advanced imaging platforms currently available. The system supports both high-resolution ultrasound imaging and deep-tissue visualization, in other words, providing researchers with new tools for data collection in studies of a wide range of diseases.

The platform enables high-resolution imaging and analysis of internal body structures, their mechanical properties, metabolism, and perfusion, particularly in animal models for cardiovascular and neurological diseases.

"This new technology is an important step toward elevating our research to the next level, and we look forward to the results it will bring. We expect the platform to strengthen our position within cardiovascular research and open up entirely new, groundbreaking research opportunities in Aarhus," says Professor Vladimir Matchkov from the Department of Biomedicine.

The Vevo F2 LAZR-X will be available to both researchers at and outside Aarhus University through the Phenotyping Core Facility at the Department of Biomedicine. Anyone interested can obtain more information about the use and training of the system by contacting phenotyping@biomed.au.dk.

Contact

Professor Vladimir Matchkov
Aarhus University, Department of Biomedicine
Phone: +45 21 83 49 82
Email: vvm@biomed.au.dk

Core Facility Manager Tina Myhre Pedersen
Aarhus University, Department of Biomedicine – Phenotyping Core Facility
Phone: +45 20 95 34 16
Email: tipe@biomed.au.dk