Gruss Magnetic Resonance Research Center
The Gruss Magnetic Resonance Research Center (MRRC) is a multidisciplinary and multimodality (MRI and MicroPet/SPECT/CT) based research facility within Einstein that is dedicated for clinical and basic research. The center supports both human MR Imaging and Spectroscopy and animal MRI PET/SPECT and CT research, including structural, functional, physiological, molecular, spectroscopy and chemical shift imaging. The center is staffed by professionals with MRI and uPET technical, image analysis, clinical and technological expertise. The facility includes patient interview, preparation and recovery facilities and a full range of patient stimulus and monitoring technology.
Human Research
Human imaging and spectroscopy using the 3.0 Tesla Philips Achieva TX
Animal MRI and Spectroscopy using a Bruker 7.0 Tesla BioSpin and Radiopharmaceutical imaging using the Siemens uPET/SPECT/CT
Consultation and design of image analysis pathways (internal and external)
Integration of MRRC technologies with other imaging technologies
Animal Research
Small animal imaging (MRI/PET/SPECT/CT) and spectroscopy
Multimodality imaging services (MRI: PET)
Consultation and design of imaging projects
Collaborative effort on funding applications
Support for image analysis – including available automated analysis pipelines
Related Shared Facilities
Location and Contacts
Gruss Magnetic Resonance Research Center Gruss 1st Floor
Jimmy S. Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Medical Director
Deyanira Mendoza
Facility Administrator
David Zhu, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Image Analysis