Small Animal Research
The industry standard for full-body small animal and cell irradiation, including myeloablation and halting cell proliferation with 95% or greater dose uniformity. Rad Source irradiators are designed for life science applications. Providing the scientist with flexibility for many configurations for high dose uniformity and dose rates.
Ideal for Small Animal Irradiation
Our patented x-ray irradiation technology is validated and widely used to configure the immune systems of laboratory animals so they can be used in both cancer research and research on the immune system. Cancer and immunology researchers often use laboratory animals with a modified immune system as a preliminary way to study the behavior of human cancer cells and tumors, the potential for success of new cancer therapies, the effects of stem cell and bone marrow transplantation, and immune system function in response to disease before they are tested in humans.
Patented Quastar® Photonic Decontamination™ Technology
To prepare these laboratory animals for these human-simulated experiments, their original immune system needs to be either weakened or completely destroyed and then reconstructed with human immune cells.
This is achieved through the application of ionizing radiation, and our patented x-ray irradiation technology is the gold-standard for this application.
Developed with a five-level height-adjustable tray exposure chamber allowing for flexible specimen placement. The design allows small animals to be irradiated in their cages reducing cross-contamination and providing a less stressful environment.
RADPlus™ Research Solutions
Patented RADPlus research solutions are engineered to reduce stress on the animal while ensuring beam uniformity of 95% or higher and will not cause skin burns to the animal. Small animals are free to roam their cages for a less stressful environment.
Unmatched Quality Service and Support
With more than 1000 irradiator installs in renowned hospitals, universities, pharma, government and life science institutions worldwide, Rad Source is a proven and reliable x-ray manufacturer with unmatched and trusted services.
Equipment
RS 2000 Series
Rad Source irradiators are designed for life science providing the scientist with the research tools and flexibility for many application configurations for high dose uniformity and dose rates.
With more than 800 irradiator installs in renowned hospitals, universities, pharma, government and life science institutions worldwide, Rad Source is a proven and reliable x-ray manufacturer with unmatched and trusted services.
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Patented RADPlus research tools are engineered to reduce stress on the animal while ensuring beam uniformity of 95% or higher and will not cause skin burns to the animal. Small animals are free to roam their cages for a less stressful environment.
Latest News & Studies
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