BMIC Scheduling Policies for 3T MR Studies

The Bio-Molecular Imaging Center (BMIC) is committed to delivering the best MR services to all investigators in the most efficient manner. MR is a valuable and expensive resource; efficient use of this instrument is essential so that we may provide services in an equitable manner and keep costs from escalating. Therefore, the following scheduling policies will be followed:

SCHEDULING NEW STUDIES

• All studies must have either a General Project Information Form (PIF) or an Animal Project Information Form (APIF) approved by the BMIC Operations Committee prior to the scheduling of any MR studies.
• Questions concerning forms, prices and the availability of resources can be addressed to bmic@u.washington.edu or by calling 206-543-3061.

CURRENT INVESTIGATORS

• A calendar displaying the current MR schedule is available here. Be advised that the most current daily changes may not appear immediately.
• Scans for approved projects will be scheduled by the Program Coordinator, who can be reached via email at bmic@u.washington.edu.
• Scans will be handled on a first-come-first-serve basis according to the time stamp on the email.
• When requesting scans, please include the following in your email:
• The study name
• The complete requested date of the study
  
• The start and end time of the scan
• Your contact information (name, email, and phone number)
• Subject ID (you must have an ID number to start an MR scan)
• Any other relevant information, such as IV setup requirement
• For all studies in which subjects receive medications (including MR contrast agents), a licensed physician must be present during the study and for a minimum of 20 minutes after drug administration. As noted in the PIF, study investigators are responsible for arranging physician coverage.

CANCELLATION

• Cancellation can be made by emailing bmic@u.washington.edu.
• For studies scheduled for 1 hour or less, notification of cancellation must be given at least 3 working days in advance.
• For studies scheduled for more than 1 hour, notification of cancellation must be given at least 5 working days in advance.
• If you have a last minute cancellation, please call BMIC at 206-543-3061.
• If studies are not canceled in a timely fashion, the investigator may still be charged for the original reserved time.