The Newly Expanded, Renovated MRRC
The Gruss Magnetic
Resonance Research Center (MRRC) was first established in 2000 with a generous
gift from the Gruss-Lipper Foundation, and has recently been upgraded by the
Department of Radiology. The MRRC hosts novel
state-of-the-art In Vivo imaging equipment,
including a new human Philips 3 Tesla Ingenia-Elition MRI. This
multinuclear imaging and spectroscopy system facilitiates imaging of protons
and other nuclei (P-31, F-19, C-13 and others) and improves signal-to-noise by
as much as 150% over other 3 T MRI’s, with unmatched
imaging speed.
Translational research
is a forte of our MRRC Radiology research team, evidenced by a multitude of
imaging methodologies available in both man and animals. The MRRC also hosts an
ultra-high field Agilent 9.4T MRI for small animal imaging and spectroscopy, as
well as a Siemens MicroPet and SPECT/CT system, providing the ability to image
radionuclides and co-register radiographic imaging with MRI.
MRI imaging and
spectroscopy requires complicated post-image processing of acquired data. The MRRC faculty have developed automated
pipeline-based image analysis procedures, expediting acquisition-to-analysis of
investigators’ MRI data. Researchers
using these facilities are supported by an array of analysis platforms for both
human and animal imaging data. Support
for processing of microstructural, anatomical, functional, physiological and
metabolic data is available within the Center.
Novel applications can and are often developed by the expert physics,
neuroradiology and chemistry staff. The Center provide expert technological
operation of all imaging equipment. The
MRRC faculty provide expert support for use of its equipment, eliminating the need
for expensive and time-consuming training in data acquisition, data analysis
and interpretation. MRRC staff support investigator-initiated grant writing,
collaboration and expertise strengthening imaging related proposals to external
agencies.
Additional facility resources include cognitive
testing facilities, intravenous blood sampling and contrast infusion, animal
housing for extended durations associated with longitudinal MRI and
Radiographic studies, and a full line of physiological monitoring devices for
both animal and human use.
Instrumentation are available for delivery of stimuli within the MRI
magnets and support for preparation and physiological monitoring of both man
and animals.
The MRRC facilities are located in the Gruss
Building, between Weiler Hospital and the Student Center.
Publications and Research
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Hours and Reminders
Please be reminded that as of Monday, May 20th, the 3T Philips MRI will have new RESEARCH HOURS:
- Monday-Wednesday, 9 AM – 6 PM
- Friday 9 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday 9:30 AM – 6 PM
- (Closed to Research Thursday and Sunday)
Please Recall the following changes to our Use and Scheduling Rules:
- Subjects should arrive 15 minutes PRIOR to your scheduled ‘table time’ as reflected on the ILABS calendar.
- Subjects who are not on the table within 15 minutes of the scheduled table time will be turned away to protect subsequent studies.
- Prior to arriving, it is best to ask your subject to complete an MRI screening form, which you can then email to the MRRC for review, insuring you will not forfeit your slot due to subject MRI incompatibility (forms attached). Note that these will be ‘double reviewed’ by MRRC staff.
Please Recall the following changes to our Cancellation Policy:
4. Starting June 1, the new cancellation policy states:
- Cancellations made earlier than 48
hours (2 Business Days) before the scheduled table time are not billed.
- Cancellations made within 48 hours (2 Business Days) of
the scheduled MRI slot are billed at 50% the scheduled rate.
Your MRRC Staff…. We are “Here to Help”!
