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3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging Core

About Us

The Radiology Translational Research (RTR) 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Core consists of a state-of-the-art whole-body human scanner (Philips Ingenia 3T MR) and a small animal Desktop scanner (Aspect 1T MR). Philips Ingenia is a whole-body human MR scanner that includes dual-transmit and digital architecture for signal reception. This scanner enables the development and evaluation of new MRI and MR spectroscopy (MRS) techniques for improved diagnosis and understanding of the pathophysiology of disease.

Our mission is to facilitate research, development, and clinical translational studies within the Department of Radiology and collaborating departments in the field of MRI and MRS.

  • Faculty & Staff

    Faculty & Staff

    Elena Vinogradov, Ph.D.

    Elena Vinogradov, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor
    Core Director
    Research Lab

    Takeshi Yokoo, M.D., Ph.D.

    Takeshi Yokoo, M.D., Ph.D.

    Associate Professor
    Medical Director

    Kelli Key, Ph.D.

    Kelli Key, Ph.D.

    Research Operations Manager

    Courtney Dawson, RTR, MR

    Courtney Dawson, RT(R), MR

    MR Technologist

    Abey Thomas, RTR, MR

    Abey Thomas, RT(R), MR

    MR Technologist

    Alex Ivanishev, M.S.

    Alex Ivanishev, M.S.

    Aspect 1T MRI

  • Policies & Procedures

    Policies & Procedures

    View our applicable policies and procedures below (requires RADpoint access):

  • Resources

    Resources

    RTR 3T MRI Human Scanner

    RTR 3T MRI is a Philips Ingenia whole-body MR scanner housed in the department of radiology in NE2.706 on the North campus. This scanner is equipped with the state-of-the-art hardware and software capabilities for MR imaging and MR spectroscopy and includes multiple receiver coils for all anatomical areas and for whole-body imaging. The scanner also has the hardware to perform MR elastography and equipped with a power injector for contrast administration. The support of the scanner includes licensed and ARRT registered radiological technologists.

    ASPECT 1T MRI Small Animal Scanner

    The Aspect 1T MR scanner is housed in the department of radiology, along with other small animal imaging equipment on the 3rd floor of Clements imaging (NE) building. This scanner facilitates small animal imaging research within the department of radiology and collaborating departments. This includes sequential imaging of small animals such as mice, without sacrificing them, for longitudinal monitoring of either disease progression or therapy response. Being sited next to the small animal PET/CT and SPECT/CT scanners allows for imaging with different instruments with superposition of images for multimodality analysis.

  • Rates

    Rates (iLab)

    Please see iLab for current rates and scheduling availability.

    RTR 3T MRI Human Scanner

    Scan TypePrice for First 15 MinutesPrice for Each Additional 15 Minutes
    Grant Funded $175/15 minutes
    15 minute minimum
    $175/15 minutes
    Industry Funded $275/15 minutes
    15 minute minimum
    $275/15 minutes
    Animal *Peak hours
    $62.50/15 minutes

    1 hour minimum

    Non-peak hours
    $25/15 minutes
    $62.50/15 minutes


    $25/15 minutes
    Supplies for Contrasted Exams
    (excluding contrast)
    $50 No Charge

    *Peak hours: Technician is present for scan

    ASPECT 1T MRI Small Animal Scanner

    ASPECT MRI 1 hour (with tech present) $100
    ASPECT MRI 1 hour (without tech present) $50