MCW Center for Imaging Research Equipment
Research data quality is of top importance to the users and leadership of the MCW CIR. Human MRI systems undergo phantom testing as required by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Additionally, daily quality assurance scans are performed on each system using the RF coils scheduled to be used that day. This quality assurance protocol is modeled off the fBIRN protocol, and all quality assurance data are available to all system users through the CIR research data management platform.
Hyperfine Swoop
The Hyperfine Swoop is the world’s first commercially available MR imaging system capable of providing neuroimaging at the point of care. The system drives directly to a patient’s bedside, plugs into a standard electrical outlet, and is controlled by an Apple iPad. Ready to scan in less than three minutes, and with an exam including T1, T2, T2-FLAIR, and diffusion lasting less than 30 minutes, the system can enable offer diagnostic imaging outside of a radiology suite. The system includes a head-only transmit coil, an 8 channel head-only receive coil, and an optimized set of standard contrast anatomical acquisitions. Deep learning image reconstruction yields images of reasonable diagnostic quality with an ultra-low field MRI system which can be brought to patients and research participants.
Used for:
- Neuroimaging
- Translational Research
- Technical Development
- Program development focused on technical collaborations w/Hyperfine and development of low-cost screening/monitoring applications
GE Signa Premier 3T MRI (2)
Used for:
- Basic Sciences
- Technical Development
- Translational Science
- Clinical Trials
- Advanced Add-ons to clinical exams
Learn more about the GE Signa Premier 3T MRI
Bruker BioSpec 94/20 USR 9.4T Preclinical
Used for:
- Technical Development
- Small animal imaging
- Ex vivo imaging
- Requires approved protocol
Learn more about the Bruker BioSpec 94/20 USR 9.4T Preclinical
