The Animal Visual Assessment Core at Mass Eye and Ear is a shared research resource that provides advanced in vivo ocular imaging and visual function assessment in animal models to support basic, translational, and preclinical vision science. By combining specialized instrumentation, standardized protocols, and expert technical oversight, the core enables high-quality, reproducible evaluation of ocular anatomy, physiology, and disease-related outcomes.
High fidelity driving simulator with 225 degree horizontal field of view equipped with a 6-camera remote eye and head tracking system.
The GTVC offers production of high titer, high-quality, research-grade recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAV) for in vitro and in vivo applications. Make a customized rAAV vector order or choose from our inventory. rAAV vector titers are determined by ddPCR, purity analysed by SDS-PAGE, both of which are included in the service. Endotoxin testing of rAAV vectors can be performed upon request.
The Schepens Eye Research Institute of Mass. Eye and Ear (SERI) Morphology Core provides histology preparation, technical assistance and training services for light, confocal, and electron microscopy.
