Animal Imaging Service—3T MRI

CD BioSciences' animal imaging technology platform has multiple state-of-the-art instruments to study cardiovascular function, skeletal morphology, metabolism, and more by performing ultrasound and computed tomography imaging on live animals. Our 3T MRI-based animal imaging service is the right choice for you.

Name of the Instrument/Platform

3T MRI

Introduction

3T MRI technical specifications
1. 70 cm wide bore
2. Full range of imaging coils including an advanced 32 channel head coil
3. 20-channel head and neck coil
4. 32-channel spine coil
5. 18-channel body coil
6. Advanced reconstruction and analysis software for real time functional, diffusion neuroimaging, perfusion imaging and flow quantification
7. XQ Gradients
8. Multi-nuclear spectroscopy
9. Parallel transmit technology (ZOOMit) applications

Feature Highlights

1. Non-invasive imaging of large animals
2. Wide variety of scanning sequences
3. Potential to combine MRI with physiological monitoring
4. Exceptional quality and speed
5. Easy access for research studies, no clinical scanning
6. MBI has a strong collaboration arrangement with Siemens, which provides us with access to the latest imaging sequences

Applications

1. Neuroimaging-fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), arterial spin labelling, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, multinuclear spectroscopy and imaging capabilities
2. Water mapping
3. Structural MRI-T1, T2 and proton density weighted imaging
4. Soft tissue-oncology, organ imaging
5. Hyperpolarised xenon gas lung imaging
6. Cardiac studies-blood flow and vasculature studies, morphology, dynamic function, tissue characterisation and flow measurements

Technical Capabilities

1. Neuroimaging fMRI
2. Respiratory MRI
3. Cardiac MRI
4. Structural MRI
5. Musculoskeletal MRI
6. Abdominal MRI
7. Pelvic MRI
8. ZOOMit parallel transmit technology
9. Multinuclear imaging

Important Notes

Our MRI compatible technologies include:
1. Siemens physiological monitoring equipment: downloadable heart rate, pulse and respiration measurements
2. Nonin fibre-optic MRI-compatible pulse oximeter
3. Auxiliary sensors:
1) Respiration belt
2) Galvanic skin response (GSR)
3) Electrocardiogram (ECG)
4) Electromyography (EMG)
4. 23" BOLDScreen 3D for stimuli presentation
5. MRI guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS)
6. Animal anaesthesia and monitoring

Summary

The Siemens Skyra 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner delivers exceptional quality and speed with consistent results. This scanner is located at our Clayton site and is suitable for clinical and preclinical (large animal only) studies.

If you need to perform imaging studies on animals such as mice, please contact us directly for details.

For research use only, not intended for any clinical use.

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