Magnetic Resonance Imaging Core
About Us
The Radiology Translational Research (RTR) 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
Kelli Key, Ph.D.
Research Operations Manager
Courtney Dawson, RT(R), MR
MR Technologist
Abey Thomas, RT(R), MR
MR Technologist
Alex Ivanishev, M.S.
Aspect 1T MRI
Policies & Procedures
View our applicable policies and procedures below (requires RADpoint access):
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 (iLab)
Please see iLab for current rates and scheduling availability.
RTR 3T MRI Human Scanner
| Scan Type | Price for First 15 Minutes | Price 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 |