As a cutting-edge research facility, the MR Research Laboratory provides advanced support for multidisciplinary researchers from more than 15 departments across the UW campus. Some primary services are:
MAGNETIC RESONANCE DATA ACQUISITION
With our new state-of-the-art 3T MR system and other equipment, we provide:
- Well-trainned professional staff to assist researchers in obtaining and processing high-quality MR data
- Support for image contrast enhancement for various applications
TEACHING
As an academic research institution, we actively educate various students in the science of MRI. Students include the following:
- Fellows and residents from the UW and other institutions
- Graduate students from departments that include bioengineering, mathematics and behavioral sciences
- Undergraduate students
- Visiting scientists including national and international
- Research technologist training
RESEARCH COLLABORATION / CONSULTATION
- Custom MR pulse sequence design
- Optimization of MR imaging techniques for specific experimental design
- Functional imaging paradigm development
- Design and construction of custom hardware, like RF coils, electronics fabrication, gradient coil development, and unique magnet-compatible sensors.
- Software support such as image processing and analysis, data storage/transfer, and 3D image rendering and display