CRC 1009 - Z02: Non-invasive imaging, cell tracking and functional analyses at cellular barriers

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Description

This central project provides all required equipment, methods and protocols for 1) ex vivo in-depth analysis of target cells in cellular and animal models, using state-of-the-art cell sorting and flow cytometry imaging methods for studies at the cellular level, and 2) non-invasive in vivo imaging using MRI (both up to biosafety level 2). Novel MRI methods will be developed and tailored to the needs of the individual projects: for tracking single immune cells after different stimuli, for characterization of tissue microstructure alterations related to pericyte dysfunction or tumor growth, and for bacteria tracking in urinary tract infections.