Voxcan displays a total area of 400m² accredited animal facilities, with segregated BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities. We have the capacity to house a wide range of small species:
Rodents are hosted in irradiated single-use cages on ventilated racks, maintaining SOPF or SPF health status. Other species are housed in parks, according to each species space and social housing needs.
We also have experience with working with large species. In this case, large animals are housed by our dedicated partners and transported to Voxcan for on-site imaging analysis.
The modern design of Voxcan’s facilities, work process, controlled environment and health status monitoring system ensures consistency while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.
X-ray computed tomography (CT) gives 3-dimensional images of naturally dense tissues or soft tissues following injection of a contrast agent.
Such acquisitions provide 3D information on anatomical characteristics (length, surface, volume, curvature, thickness, density…) and avoid the bias of analyzing only 2D single slices.
At Voxcan, we operate 3 types of CT scans on-site.
Optical molecular imaging follows biochemical processes in vivo, in whole live animals.
At Voxcan, we operate 3 optical imaging systems (IVIS®-Spectrum, PerkinElmer) for 2D & 3D bioluminescence and fluorescence in vivo imaging: 1 system in our BSL-2 facilities; 1 system in our BSL-3 facilities; and 1 system combining 2D & 3D bioluminescence/fluorescence imaging with X-ray radiography.
Our fully-equipped surgery facility displays an induction and recovery room to perform surgeries in optimal aseptic conditions, with a dedicated anesthesiologist and surgeon working together. Our technical staff is fully trained to perform complex microsurgeries and technical procedures, with regular training for preparing custom demands from our clients.