Welcome!
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology (UMMZ) Micro(µ)CT Scanning Laboratory is a Core Research Facility that allows researchers to generate high-resolution tomographic data of bone, fossils, and contrast-enhanced tissues. These data can include 3D surface visualizations of anatomy and morphology, that can facilitate morphometric studies, phylogenetics analysis, and biomechanics modeling.
The UMMZ µCT Scanning Laboratory owns and operates a Nikon XT H 225ST µCT Scanner. The specifications are found below. The UMMZ µCT Scanning Laboratory operates under all LARA, MIOSHA, and OSEH safety guidelines. All scanning is conducted or supervised by the Lab Manager. Specimen access should be arranged by the user ahead of time with the appropriate UMMZ collections manager.
● Maximum resolution: 3-5 µm, most zoological specimens will be scanned between 10.2µm and 100µm.
● Maximum Kilo-Volts: 225 kV, most specimens scanned at 120 kV to 200 kV.
● Maximum specimen size: About as large as raccoon/opossum. However, we have been able to scan several large snakes by coiling them.
All researchers outside of the RMC museum units will be charged additional preparation time for voucher specimens received on loan. All loans should be coordinated with the appropriate UMMZ collections. In such instances, researchers are not allowed to "prep" their loaned specimens because the UMMZ is the responsible party. Instead, they should coordinate with the UMMZ Biodiversity Imaging Core to determine costs for full service.
Ramon Nagesan | CT Lab Manager
Haley Martens | CT Lab Technician
Daniel Rabosky | CT Lab Director / Faculty Curator
Robbin Murrell | Administrative Specialist
| Hours | Location |
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Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm |
RMC 1304, 3600 Varisty Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108 |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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| Ramon Nagesan |
UMMZ CT Lab Manager
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734-647-8175
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rnagesan@umich.edu
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RMC 1304
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| Daniel Rabosky |
UMMZ Curator & EEB Professor
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drabosky@umich.edu
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| Robbin Murrell |
UMMZ Administrative Specialist
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murrell@umich.edu
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