MCW Center for Imaging Research Facilities & Accommodations

The research‐dedicated Daniel M. Soref Imaging Research Facility includes robust participant preparation facilities. Each MRI system has a dedicated restroom, changing room, and private participant waiting area.

The facility includes separate, dedicated private participant interview, medical support (for IV placement, sample collection, and participant interviews), and mock scanner rooms. Each of these private rooms are available for researchers to schedule for use at no cost.

Mock Scanner

Research participant training is facilitated through a research‐dedicated “Mock MRI Scanner.” This system includes an MRI system shroud, participant table, RF coil housing, and acoustic system for replicating the experience of a participant in an MRI exam. Further, this system is equipped with standard hardware and software for training and performance of standard fMRI tasks (stimulus presentation and subject response) which matches the hardware and software capabilities available at the two GE Healthcare Signa Premier 3.0T human MRI systems. This system is available for researchers to schedule for use at no cost.