Human MRI Imaging Core
Augusta University
Contact: Ali Arbab, MD, PhD
Phone: 706-721-8909
The Human MRI Imaging Core Facility is a core dedicated to providing cutting-edge magnetic resonance imaging services for human participants.
Siemens Vida 3T MRI Scanner
- Technical operation and safe work environment provided by clinically certified MR technologists.
- Equipped with high-performance imaging coils (e.g., 64-channel head coil), for high-resolution and accelerated imaging.
- Paired with functional MRI stimulation hardware and software from Nordic Neuro Lab.
- Capable of performing a wide range of clinical and research techniques, including:
- High-resolution structural imaging (e.g., MSK, Brain)
- Spectroscopy
- Task-based, event-based, and resting-state Functional MRI (fMRI)
- Perfusion
- Anisotropic Diffusion Imaging
- Relaxometric parameter mapping
- MR Elastography
PST Mock MRI Simulator
- Participant acclimation in the MRI environment (e.g., Pediatric studies)
- Reduction of failed scans from participant motion or claustrophobia
- Training of participant for functional imaging tasks
3T Siemens Magnetom Vida with BioMatrix technology and turbo suite excelerate package
- Features:
- Bore size – 70 cm
- Gradient amplitudes: 60mT/m
- Maximum Gradient slew rate: 200 T/m/s
- Maximum number of RF receivers : 128 independent channels
- Minimum FOV 5 mm
- Max FOV 55x55x50 cm
- Coils available:
- 64 channel head
- 20 channel head and neck
- 32 channel spine (posterior)
- 18 channel standard body
- 18 channel large & small flex
More about this core facility at Augusta University's website »
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