Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology

Links:

MR Research Home

 For Researchers:

• Project Initiation and Protocol Development
• Safety Information
• Cost
• Scheduling
• Data Analysis

• MRI
• fMRI
• MRS

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI):
       
Tools:

• BOLD Imaging- uses local changes in blood flow to indicate the current level of activity in a region of the brain.
• Presentation- high-precision program for stimulus delivery and experimental control for behavioral and physiological fMRI experiments.
• ASL Eye Tracking System- specifically designed for functional MRI  studies with the ability to track eye movement and accurate point of gaze.
• Lumitouch Response System- hand held fiber optic patient response system designed specifically for use in functional MRI.

Results:

    

Motor Task: Finger Tap
fMRI activation displayed on anatomic image