The HSRLCE Transgenic Physiology Lab offers the following services:
Lentiviral and adenoviral vectors (gene expression and RNA silencing)

Invasive blood pressure recording (Millar micro tip catheter through carotid artery)
Evaluation of pressure volume loop (Millar’ Pressure Volume loop high fidelity catheter)
LAD ligation model
Carotid injury model
Aortic banding (transverse aorta)
Electrophysiology (2.0 Fr electrophysiology (Numed) eight electrode catheter)
Tail cuff B.P. (invasive/non invasive and vice versa)
Echocardiography (Acuson Echo machine)
High accuracy VEVO- 770TM imaging system (Visual Sonic )
Conditions:
- 6-8 weeks prior booking required
- Transfer must be in accordance with the set protocol of the Department of Competitive Medicine, University of Toronto
- Investigator must arrange transfer one day prior to procedure
- Investigator must arrange transfer back to concerned facilities one day following procedure
To schedule a procedure, please download and complete the form below.