MDACC Small Animal Imaging Facility

Overview of Services

The Small Animal Imaging Facility (SAIF) is a core MD Anderson research resource. It was established in 2001, became part of and is partially funded by the Cancer Center Support Grant (CA16672, PI – DePinho).

The SAIF team provides comprehensive imaging support services for MD Anderson Cancer Center investigators, including:

Assistance in experimental design
Developing specialty equipment and innovative procedures for imaging
Preparing animals for studies, inducing and maintaining appropriate anesthesia and immobilization of animals during imaging
Processing and interpreting data for publication or grant preparation

Leadership

Dr. John Hazle PhD
Director
Imaging Physics Chairman
713-792-0612
jhazle@mdanderson.org

Dr. James Bankson PhD
Deputy Director
Associate Professor
713-792-4273
jbankson@mdanderson.org

Rose Delphin MS
Administrator
Department Administrator
713-792-4495
RMStelly@mdanderson.org

Location and hours of operation

Hours	Location
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Small Animal Imaging Research Facility Department of Imaging Physics 1515 Holcombe Boulevard -- Unit 56 Houston, Texas 77030-400

Links and Resources

Contacts

Name	Role	Phone	Email	Location
Charles Kingsley	DI Operations Manager	(832) 829-7041	charles.kingsley@mdanderson.org	S2.8016

Services

Search available services:

Name	Description	Price
Data Analysis - Assisted Use		External out of network $70.00 each
Faxitron Acquisition (Access)		Inquire
Faxtiton Acquisition (Assisted Use)		Inquire
Tech Time - Assisted Use		External out of network $61.00 each