The Rush Preclinical Catheterization Laboratory, or PCL, is the only laboratory located in a major Midwestern academic medical center with a complete GLP-compliant team. The facility offers researchers and industry sponsors the opportunity to perform preclinical research and receive physician trainings on new devices and advanced techniques. Below are descriptions of both our laboratory and physician training services.
The Rush PCL offers a comprehensive menu of acute and prospective in-vivo studies, ex-vivo studies and vast animal model experience, enabling us to recreate a wide range of clinical situations. Our laboratory expert staff is available to provide the following services:
The Rush PCL team has vast experience training physicians, residents and fellows, and industry staff on using various catheters, devices and imaging techniques. Our training services include the following:
Training agendas are also available. Our facility is available to be contracted on a half-day, full-day or multi-day basis. We offer competitive prices and customized packages.