Image acquisition, processing, analysis and display play an increasinglyimportant role in biomedical research. Our Image Analysis Module has continuously evolved in response to everchangingtechnology and to the expanding needs of our group. To aid our Core investigators with their imagingneeds, the Module performs three interrelated functions: (1) it serves as the conduit for Core faculty to accessexpensive imaging equipment located in institutional core facilities and in our Core Modules, (2) it maintains theimage acquisition instruments and the computer systems in the Core Modules, and (3) it helps our eye and visionresearchers use imaging technologies in their individual and collaborative research. The third function has twocomponents that take advantage of the exceptional capabilities of the engineer who staffs the Module. He isproficient in the use of the imaging equipment and its software and therefore can assist users in all aspects ofimage capture, analysis, manipulation and display. Further, he is competent to assist with both hardware andsoftware development for investigators who do not use or who modify off-the-shelf equipment. This latter functionwas added to the Module during this current cycle in response to a growing need identified by our investigatorgroup, which precipitated the hiring of an experienced Module engineer.
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