DTU Health Tech Research infrastructure

Cell labs are dedicated to the study and manipulation of cells in controlled environments. Research and experiments in these labs can involve cell culture, genetic testing, and various cellular treatments to understand cell functions, drug effects, or disease processes.

Flow cytometry is a technique that analyzes the characteristics of cells or particles as they pass through a laser, using fluorescence to identify different properties. Cell sorting, a process used with flow cytometry, separates cells into groups based on their fluorescent and physical traits, enabling detailed study or specific applications in research and medicine.

This lab specializes in studying the microscopic structure of tissues. Technicians and scientists prepare and examine tissue samples using dyes and slices to observe cellular details for medical diagnoses or research.

Combining High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI), this lab focuses on analyzing chemical compounds, particularly proteins and peptides. It is used for precise separations and mass spectrometry analysis in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Handling both cultivation of mammalian cells and microbiological organisms such as bacteria and yeast. This setup enables research into the interaction between pathogenic bacteria and their human host cells using cellular infection models.

An electrophysiology lab with two eletrically and acoustically shielded booths for electroencephalography and otoacoustic emissions measurements

AVIL is a virtual environment for hearing research and enables a realistic reproduction of the acoustics of real rooms, and the playback of spatial audio recordings.

The Conversation Lab is designed for experiments involving multiple participants. In this lab, we recreate real-life conversations in order to investigate how interactive communication behavior shapes our capacity to communicate successfully with each other.

A psycoacoustics lab with four acoustically shielded listening booths used for audiometry, psychoacoustic and speech intelligibility experiments where sound is typically presented through headphones

The communications lab is used to investigate communication between two participants in order to learn how hearing loss or noisy environments effect conversations.

An audiological clinic with equipment for audiometry, ear analysis, otoscopic inspection, and hearing aid measurements.

At DTU Health Tech, we have a Micro-CT scanner available for imaging rodents or tissue.
Micro computed tomography (Micro-CT) enables three-dimensional imaging at very high resolution. With this methodology, there is no need for sample preparation or slicing. The scanner can accommodate small animals such as mice and rats. Micro-CT is suitable for studying bone, teeth, tissue and organs.

At DTU Health Tech, we have a MR scanner at our disposal. The scanner can be used for humans and large animals. It is located at DTU, Lyngby campus .
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive way to examine your organs, tissues and skeletal system. MRI provides soft tissue contrast images that can differentiate between e.g., fat, water and muscle. However, MRI can also map a wide range of other parameters characterizing for example the blood flow, metabolism, brain function, microstructure, diffusion, electrical and magnetic tissue properties, making MRI an extremely versatile medical imaging technique. These images can be useful in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and conditions.

At DTU Health Tech, we have a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner primarily for small animals. Used for preclinical research, it combines PET and SPECT imaging of biological processes with CT for detailed anatomical imaging. The system is particularly useful in areas such as cancer research and the development and evaluation of new treatments.

Employs fluorescence to produce high-contrast images of samples, enhancing the visualization of specific components within biological specimens.

Custom-built, uses laser light to measure vibrational energy shifts in molecules, allowing for the detailed analysis of a material's chemical composition and molecular structure.

Custom-built, uses laser light to measure vibrational energy shifts in molecules, allowing for the detailed analysis of a material's chemical composition and molecular structure.

Super-resolution optical imaging exceeds traditional limits by overcoming the diffraction limit of light, enabling molecular-level visualization. This technique uses structured illumination, stochastic reconstructions, and switchable fluorescent markers to enhance resolution and provide detailed views of cellular structures, crucial for understanding biological processes and diseases.

The Biophotonic Imaging Lab specializes in optical coherence tomography (OCT), offering high-resolution imaging for detailed analysis of biological tissues. This facility supports cutting-edge research and diagnostic applications in areas such as ophthalmology and dermatology, equipped with the latest OCT technology.

The workshop offers mechanical prototyping and provide design, manufacturing, repair and reverse engineering for research and clinical needs. The workshop is equipped with a state-of-the-art 5 axis cnc machine and various other equipment.

The workshop offers among others electrical prototypes, electronic equipment repairs, and probes for NMR magnets. The workshop is equipped with a new 3D printer with the durable PETG filament and various other equipment.