{"id":528,"date":"2025-07-25T16:49:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T16:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/?page_id=528"},"modified":"2025-07-25T17:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T17:20:22","slug":"microct","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/microct\/","title":{"rendered":"X-Ray Computed Tomography"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container video-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:100px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:100px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fullwidth-video-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2020\/12\/nbif-hero-1024x534.png);\"><\/div><div class=\"fullwidth-video\"><video preload=\"auto\" autoplay playsinline loop muted><source src=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2020\/12\/5.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/div><div class=\"fullwidth-overlay\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:40px;--awb-padding-left:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 sep-underline sep-solid fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#69923a;--awb-sep-color:rgba(105,146,58,0.1);\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><b>X-Ray Computed Tomography (Micro CT)<\/b><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20%;--awb-margin-left:20%;\"><p>The micro CT facility provides access to\u00a0 powerful sub-micron X-ray microscope (XRM) that delivers spatial resolution down to <strong>~600<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong><strong>nm<\/strong> (with voxel sizes as small as <strong>70<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong><strong>nm<\/strong>) while preserving a large field of view. It excels at <strong>non-destructive 3D histology<\/strong>, <strong>in-situ or hydrated imaging<\/strong>, and <strong>correlative workflows<\/strong> that complements downstream FIB-SEM, TEM, or light microscopy. Our team is available to assist with sample preparation, scan design, contrast optimization, and data integration into your imaging pipeline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\"><p style=\"text-align: center;font-size: 30px;line-height: 34.8px\"><span style=\"color: #69923a;font-size: 24px;font-family: Lato\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Lato\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\">\u00a0X-Ray Computed Tomography (Micro CT)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-margin-right:20%;--awb-margin-left:20%;\"><p>The micro CT facility provides access to\u00a0 powerful sub-micron X-ray microscope (XRM) that delivers spatial resolution down to <strong>~600<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong><strong>nm<\/strong> (with voxel sizes as small as <strong>70<\/strong><strong>\u202f<\/strong><strong>nm<\/strong>) while preserving a large field of view. It excels at <strong>non-destructive 3D histology<\/strong>, <strong>in-situ or hydrated imaging<\/strong>, and <strong>correlative workflows<\/strong> that complements downstream FIB-SEM, TEM, or light microscopy. Our team is available to assist with sample preparation, scan design, contrast optimization, and data integration into your imaging pipeline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-background-color:rgba(0,70,173,0.1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator bigtriangle fusion-section-separator-1\" style=\"--awb-spacer-height:99px;--awb-svg-margin-left:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-left-small:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right-small:1.92%;--awb-divider-height:99px;--awb-spacer-padding-top:inherit;--awb-sep-padding:0;--awb-svg-padding:0;\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-svg\"><svg class=\"fusion-big-triangle-candy\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,1)\"><path d=\"M-1 -1 L50 99 L101 -1 Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer-height\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"equipmentuct\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:45px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\"><b>Equipment<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Zeiss Versa 510 XRM<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:2 \/ 1;--awb-object-position:29% 48%;--awb-margin-bottom:25%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/510-versa_product-300x169.jpg\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[74cd6faf6f68c6e2b0f]\" data-title=\"510-versa_product\" title=\"510-versa_product\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/510-versa_product-300x169.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-532 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/510-versa_product-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/510-versa_product-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/510-versa_product-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/510-versa_product-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/510-versa_product-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/510-versa_product.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:2 \/ 1;--awb-object-position:29% 48%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/geometric-optical-magnification_versa-xrm-300x200.jpg\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[bb14953a666d476ea0f]\" data-title=\"geometric-optical-magnification_versa-xrm\" title=\"geometric-optical-magnification_versa-xrm\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/geometric-optical-magnification_versa-xrm-300x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-537 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/geometric-optical-magnification_versa-xrm-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/geometric-optical-magnification_versa-xrm-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/geometric-optical-magnification_versa-xrm-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/geometric-optical-magnification_versa-xrm-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/geometric-optical-magnification_versa-xrm.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">The Zeiss Xradia 510 Versa is a 3D X-ray microscope engineered for high-resolution, non-destructive imaging of a wide range of samples. It delivers advanced micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) with exceptional performance, achieving true spatial resolution down to 600 nm and voxel sizes as small as 70 nm, making it ideal for detailed internal visualization across materials and life sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Why X-ray microscopy ?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Non-destructive 3D imaging<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Image live or hydrated biological specimens<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Enable correlative workflows with FIB-SEM <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">and light microscopy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Perform virtual histology on intact samples<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Visualize cellular and subcellular architecture<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Generate virtual cross-sections at any depth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Assess microstructure prior to ultramicrotomy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Examine contrast-enhanced soft tissues<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle2\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle3\">Image entire small organisms or organs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Features<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:2 \/ 1;--awb-object-position:26% 51%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2020\/11\/zeiss-crossbeam-scaled.jpg\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[41a10213f958f038bae]\" data-title=\"zeiss-crossbeam\" title=\"Zebrafish spine\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/Zebrafish-spine-300x265.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-542 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/Zebrafish-spine-200x177.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/Zebrafish-spine-400x354.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/Zebrafish-spine-600x530.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/Zebrafish-spine-800x707.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/Zebrafish-spine-1200x1061.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2025\/07\/Zebrafish-spine.jpg 1269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span class=\"fontstyle0\">\u00a0Powered by dual-stage magnification, the Versa XRM leverages advanced synchrotron-grade optics and proprietary RaaD (Resolution at a Distance) technology to deliver high-resolution imaging\u2014even at extended working distances.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle1\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">10 Watt Power<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle1\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Source Voltage 30 to 160kV<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle1\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Objective lenses: 0.4x , 4x ,\u00a0 20x , 4<\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">0x<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle1\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">X-ray filters: 6 LE and 6 HE (12 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">total)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle1\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">4MP CCD camera<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"fontstyle1\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">360 stage rotation at 0.005 degree <\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\">accuracy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"servicesuct\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:45px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\"><b>Services<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h3>X-Ray Computed Tomography<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>We will help designing the scan and parameters to achieve the best tomogram. Fast scans can be done in one hour while high resolution scans require longer acquisition time and more accurate slices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h3>Correlative Microscopy<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>It can be challenging to determine where a specific cell or structure is located inside a larger organ or tissue. Correlative X Ray-EM (XREM) imaging is a technique to assist down stream imaging. XREM merges the power of rapid non-destructive x-ray microscopy with the high resolving power of EM. We use a suite of software such a Dragonfly or Amara to correlate the data. The technique can be used for super resolution light microscopy as well as FIB-SEM, array tomography and TEM imaging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h3>Sample Preparation<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>We provide a wide variety of sample preparation services to be used for X-ray imaging. Biological specimen mostly consist of light element materials ( low atomic density) that have lower x-ray attenuation coefficient. To improve the x-ray contrast\u00a0 we will take advantage of tissue staining with heavy metals such as Uranium, lead, Osmium, Iodine etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:29px;--awb-background-color:rgba(0,70,173,0.1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"feesuct\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:45px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\"><p><b>Fees<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>The Micro CT core provides high quality service, competitive prices, and a wide range of available techniques. We offer consultation, sample preparation, user training and data acquisition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table-2\">\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\">Service<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Internal cost<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">External cost<\/th>\n<th align=\"left\">Industry cost<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Xradia CT<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$65\/hour<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$65\/hour<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$120\/hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Sample preparation<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$82\/each<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$82\/each<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$164\/each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">Technologist&#8217;s time<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$82\/hour<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$82\/hour<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">$160\/hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Contact and bookings<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:25px;--awb-padding-right:25px;--awb-padding-bottom:25px;--awb-padding-left:25px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(0,70,173,0.1);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(0,70,173,0.1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>The Nanoscale Biomedical Imaging Facility (NBIF) is a core facility at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Research Institute. Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sickkids.ca\/siteassets\/research\/sickkids-core-facilities-terms-conditions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SickKids Core Facility Terms and Conditions (PDF)<\/a>\u00a0before submitting a service request.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>In order to access the Micro CT services, new clients must contact the facility manager to describe their projects. We will consult the client on suitable imaging methods and sample preparation.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:25px;\"><p>For questions or more information about our services, please contact Dr. Ali Darbandi at <a href=\"mailto:sb@sickkids.ca\"><u>ali.darbandi@sickkids.ca<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-background-color:rgba(0,70,173,0.1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-end fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"teamuct\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-font-size:45px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\"><b>Team<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-end fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 143;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"451\" title=\"Mei-Zhen-profile\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2023\/10\/Mei-Zhen-profile.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-478 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2023\/10\/Mei-Zhen-profile-200x305.jpg 200w, https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2023\/10\/Mei-Zhen-profile.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><p>Senior Scientist<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunenfeld.ca\/?page=zhen-mei\"><u>Dr. Mei Zhen<\/u><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"pi@zhenlab.com)\"><u>pi@zhenlab.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"451\" title=\"ali-darbandi\" src=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2020\/11\/ali-darbandi-1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lab.research.sickkids.ca\/nbif\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2020\/11\/ali-darbandi-1-200x301.png 200w, 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