NEST – Nuclear and Electron Spin Technologies Platform: Elevate your research
The preclinical Nuclear and Electron Spin Technologies platform (NEST) at UCLouvain’s Health Sector offers advanced magnetic resonance technologies designed for cutting-edge research on biological samples and small animals.
As a hub of innovation, the NEST platform provides unparalleled expertise and services in magnetic resonance, including :
- High-field preclinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI),
- High-field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy,
- Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) tracing the metabolic fate of 13C-substrates,
- and both preclinical and clinical Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR).
These powerful technologies offer precise biomarkers for tracking critical parameters in various pathologies, both in vitro and in vivo.
What Can Magnetic Resonance Technologies Bring to Your Research?
Magnetic resonance technologies unlock the ability to monitor real-time changes in tissue metabolism, oxygenation, oxygen consumption, perfusion, cell death, reactive oxygen species, redox status, and pH, both in vitro and in vivo.
This non-invasive approach to assess tissue microenvironment is crucial for longitudinal studies, significantly reducing the number of animals required for experimentation.
Metabonomic studies are also performed on biological samples using high-field NMR.
Why Choose NEST?
The daily operation of the NEST platform is managed by two PhD-level research logisticians who provide expert support at every stage of your project.
From experimental design to user training, data post-processing, and publication assistance, our team ensures you receive high-quality guidance tailored to your research needs.
The platform’s technologies are available to both UCLouvain and external researchers, with access rights clearly defined here.
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