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

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):

Tools:

• Gradient Strength of 40 mT/m and a slew rate of 400 mT/m/sec
• Wall mounted medical gases (air, oxygen) and suction
• INVIVO monitoring system (blood pressure, pulse, and O2 sat)
• DVD/CD player for subject comfort and entertainment
• Reserved parking space for use by research subjects
• Subject waiting area
• Subject preparation/interview room
  

Results:
                     
3D T1 Axial                  3D T2 Axial                                                                                             
                                                                    

   
3D T1 Sagittal                T2 Axial
6 week old infant            6 week old infant

   
  3D T1 Sagittal                T2 Axial
  1 year old                       1 year old