In ovo model with emu eggs as novel alternative to animal testing in preclinical imaging research
The emu egg model is suitable for preclinical imaging research with clinical scanners. Considering the shorter seasonal availability but longer incubation period of fertilized emu eggs, this model is a valid complement to the recently introduced ostrich egg model, available only in warm periods. In combination, these models offer a year-round flexibility for in ovo imaging research.
Authors
- Steffen Wiegand
- Olga Perkas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1496-740X)
- Karl‐Heinz Herrmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0757-3525)
- Martin G. Freesmeyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6462-3851)
- Christian Kühnel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3307-1772)
- Thomas Winkens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8958-4801)
- Marta Pomraenke
- Veronika Porwoll
Institutions
- Jena University Hospital (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- EJNMMI Research
- Published
- 2025-09-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13550-025-01314-7
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.81
Funders
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
- Universitätsklinikum Jena