The IVTI module is a redesign and enhancement of the former Custom Fabrication module. The custom fabrication module was extensively used by faculty performing live animal studies for the design and production of specialized devices for animals, and to develop electronic probes for physiological measurements used in studying cortical vision. Additional use was for custom devices for OCT and adaptive-optic scanning laser ophthalmoscopes. The redesigned IVTI module will facilitate the design and manufacturing of custom devices, equipment, and research tools focused mainly on live animal testing, and in vivo imaging and physiological measurements. The IVTI module has been expanded to include previous services and resources available in the Department but not supported in the module, including animal optical coherence tomography imaging, fundus photography,
and electroretinography. The IVTI has a strong focus on promoting in vivo imaging and functional testing through the fabrication of custom devices and equipment maintenance.