The facility offers tomographic capabilities (in vivo microCT and optical projection tomography [OPT]) to all members of the Seattle Children’s Hospital & Research Institute as well as the University of Washington on an affordable fee for service basis. External researchers may also apply for access to the facility. MicroCT imaging is ideal for dense materials such as bone, teeth, biosynthetic scaffolds, and equipment components. However, silicone and metal based dyes and injectables also provide sufficient densitometric contrast to image internal spaces and soft tissues. A major advantage of our microCT scanner is also its capacity to image live specimens under anesthesia and with full physiological monitoring. OPT imaging is perfect for small soft tissues, embryos from numerous model organisms such as mouse and chick, and is suitable for both zebrafish and Drosophila studies. For examples of the types of specimens already imaged at SANTA, click on the “About SANTA” header or the “Galleries” header at the top of this page. Where is SANTA? SANTA is located in the Department of Pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. CONTACT SANTA? Please direct initial enquiries to SANTA staff via email. We will follow up with you by phone or email as soon as we are able, and usually within 24 hours. mailto:image3d@u.washington.edu?subject=enquiryshapeimage_4_link_0