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0.7T: Portable Head MRI

0.7T MRI A portable 0.7 Tesla head-only MRI scanner meant to empower communities in remote, resource-limited settings to address health inequities, improve understanding of brain development and degeneration in diverse populations, and expand access to high-quality neuroimaging.

Computing resources

Server rack CMRR is equipped with extensive computational resources. Onsite file servers and compute servers are located in a modern secured server room with diesel-backed UPS power and fully redundant cooling.

3T-A: Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma

3T MRI Our 3T-A is a Prisma-fit system, originally installed as a TRIO system in October 2002 and upgraded in 2014. This is an FDA-approved scanner and serves the basic and translational MRI imaging needs for researchers across the University, as well as business partners from the local medical device industry. This system is ACR accredited for use in clinical translational studies.

Electronics shop

Three electronics benches with tools, projects, and RF equipment CMRR is equipped with a large electronics shop that supports the manufacturing of complex RF coils employed in all aspects of MRI technology development.

3T-B: Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma

3T MRI The 3T-B system was acquired in 2012 and upgraded to a Siemens Prisma-fit in March 2014. This is an FDA-approved scanner and serves the basic and translational MRI imaging needs for researchers across the University, as well as business partners from the local medical device industry. This system is ACR accredited for use in clinical translational studies.

Machine shop

1500 sq. ft. machine shop plus 3D printing lab

3T-C: Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma

3T MRI The 3T-C system is a Siemens Prisma scanner, installed in 2016. This is an FDA-approved scanner and currently serves the MRI imaging needs for high-volume neuroimaging projects, including the ABCD project and the HCP Aging, Development, Psychosis and Baby projects.

PETNET

Siemens Eclipse Cyclotron The CMRR facility houses a Siemens Eclipse HP shielded cyclotron which is owned and operated by PETNET Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. This 4,051 sq. ft. facility is PETNET's Twin Cities manufacturing site of medical radioisotopes for University of Minnesota researchers and local hospitals and clinics.

3T-D: Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma

3T MRI The 3T-D system is a Siemens Prisma scanner, managed by the CMRR but housed at the Minnesota Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB). This is an FDA-approved scanner and is currently used for MIDB-specific studies including the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study.

PET/CT

The Siemens Biograph mCt PET/CT scanner is the most advanced scanner in the state of Minnesota. With an onsite Cyclotron from PetNet, CCIR can deliver the most advance imaging techniques and studies available.

7T/AS: Siemens MAGNETOM 7T Plus

7T MRI The 7T MAGNETOM Plus system was the first actively shielded whole body 7T scanner in the world, brought online in 2011. This research scanner supports biomedical research both in the brain and in the body, supporting both core research of the Center as well as collaborative and service projects with intra- and extra-mural groups. This system also provides a key platform for engineering developments key to advancing technology critical to advancing the field of UHF MRI.

Psychophysics Lab

The NEI Vision Core Grant sponsors a psychophysics lab hosted at the CMRR. This facility offers a state of the art psychophysics station with eyetracking available at both 7T systems.

Terra.X: Siemens MAGNETOM Terra.X 7T

Terra MRI The 7T MAGNETOM Terra was installed in 2020 and is a clinically approved imaging system for head and knee applications. Embedded in the world-renowned CMRR, this system also serves to support numerous biomedical and translational research projects.

Laboratory Space

The expanded building includes over 4000 sq. ft. of laboratory space for chemistry, histology and physiology research support

9.4T/31 cm bore MRI

9.4T MRI The 9.4T animal scanner was the world’s first ultrahigh field system established at CMRR decades ago. It was recently upgraded to replace the outdated Varian console by the Bruker console as funded by the NIH high-end instrument grant (S10OD032192). It serves the basic and preclinical MRI, MRS, and MRS/I needs for research across the university as well as supporting national and international collaboration projects.

MR Technologists

MR Technologists are available to run 3T/7T scanners, assist with data collection, maintain equipment and troubleshoot scanner issues.

10.5T: Siemens MAGNETOM 10.5T Plus

10.5T MRI The 10.5T magnet took 10 years from initial conception to the first human studies in December of 2017. Since then, RF coil technology developments have enabled the increased SNR to be used to push the boundaries of spatial resolution for MRI studies throughout the body; this is especially critical for taking the next steps in neuroscience research. This scanner is the highest whole body MRI system in the USA and worldwide is only second to an 11.7T system in Neurospin, France.

Seminar Room

The CMRR has a fully-equipped seminar room available for hosting workshops and events.

16.4 Tesla/26 cm bore MRI

16.4T MRI The 16.4T animal scanner is the highest field, large size horizontal magnet bore system in the nation. It was recently upgraded to replace the outdated Varian console by the Bruker console as funded by the NIH high-end instrument grant (S10OD028712). It serves the basic and preclinical MRI, MRS and MRS imaging needs for research across the university as well as supporting national and international collaboration projects.

Patient/subject spaces

Small room with table, chair, sink, cabinets, and laundry hamper Support rooms are conveniently located in facility for consenting subjects, performing testing procedures and changing into gowns, as well as performing medical procedures, such as starting IV’s, monitoring vitals and administering medical testing.