Protocols

BASIC RESEARCH

Many of the protocols the Jepsen Laboratory uses for basic research were assembled for Current Protocols in Mouse Biology.

(Clicking on links below will open the protocol .pdf file in a new window)

General bone preparation protocols

NanoCT protocols. These protocols are designed for a GE nanoTom S system. If you have a different microCT or nanoCT system, you will need to adjust the protocol.

Mechanical testing protocols. These protocols were written for use with a custom testing frame used on an MTS mini-bionix system.

Other protocols


TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH

General bone preparation protocols

NanoCT protocols. The nanoCT system allows us to scan both cadaver and dry bone at high resolution.

pQCT protocols. We have scanned a wide range of bones including live individuals, cadavers, anatomical collections, and archeological collections.

Mechanical testing protocols. These protocols are designed for use with custom fixtures on an Instron testing frame.


Other protocols


NANOCT SCANNING

These protocols are designed for a GE nanoTomS system. If you have a different microCT or nanoCT system, you will need to adjust the protocol.

Mouse nanoCT protocols.

Human nanoCT protocols.

MECHANICAL TESTING

Mouse mechanical testing protocols. These protocols were written for use with a custom testing frame used on an MTS mini-bionix system.

Human mechanical testing protocols. These protocols are designed for use with custom fixtures on an Instron testing frame.