Pearlcam -

💡 Many researchers prefer the Pearl system because it uses a One-Touch imaging approach—eliminating the need for complex camera adjustments and making the technology accessible even to those without a background in physics.

Researchers use PearlCAM to test new "smart" dyes that attach specifically to cancer cells. By viewing the animal through the Pearl system, surgeons can practice identifying tumor margins that would be invisible to the naked eye. Washington University has utilized this for foundations in translational imaging. 2. Drug Delivery Tracking PearlCAM

The system is a staple in laboratories focusing on translational medicine. Key use cases include: 1. Fluorescence-Guided Surgery 💡 Many researchers prefer the Pearl system because

The subject is placed in the imaging chamber. PearlCAM software captures the NIR signal and overlays it on a standard grayscale "white light" image for anatomical context. Washington University has utilized this for foundations in

Because the imaging is non-invasive, researchers can scan the same animal over days or weeks. This reduces the number of animals needed for a study and provides a more accurate timeline of how a tumor grows or shrinks in response to treatment. 🛠 Features and Workflow

Biological tissues naturally glow under certain light; the NIR range used by PearlCAM minimizes this "noise," resulting in much clearer images.

A fluorescent probe (like IRDye®) is injected into the subject.