Installed in Summer 2025, the CFMRI houses a state-of-the-art research dedicated Siemens MAGNETOM Cima.X 3.0T whole-body imaging system for studies in humans and larger animals. The Cima.X system is equipped with:
- A Mock Scanner Room
- Three research subject examination rooms and waiting areas
- A machine shop for RF and gradient coil construction and an electronics shop
- A conference room for meetings and course lectures
- Faculty and staff offices
- Research offices for post-doctoral fellows and students
- Six reserved parking spaces for research participants
Available RF coils for the Siemens Cima.X 3T MRI scanner include the Head/Neck 20ch tiltable with CoilShim, Head 32ch, BioMatrix Spine 72ch with Respiratory Sensor, BioMatrix Body 18ch with Beat Sensor (Cardiac triggering without the need for ECG), Body Coil (Standard and Long) 18ch, Shoulder Coil Kit (Small and Large) 16ch, Hand/Wrist 16ch, Knee TX/RX 15ch, Foot/Ankle 16ch, Flex Coil Large & Small 4ch.
Technical expertise for the operations of the imaging systems at the CFMRI is provided by the core CFMRI Faculty and the members of the CFMRI Technical Staff.
As of 2021, the CFMRI houses a state-of-the-art research dedicated Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3.0T whole-body imaging system for studies in humans and larger animals. The Prisma platform is equipped with:
- 128 independent RF channels
- XR gradients (80 mT/m amplitude and 200 T/m/s slew rate)
- Higher Order shim, 5A/channel, Parallel transmit with TimTX TrueShape technology
- High-performance measurement and reconstruction system
Available RF coils for the Siemens Prisma 3T MRI scanner include Head/Neck 20ch, Head 32ch, Head/Neck 64ch, Body Coil (Standard and Long) 18ch, Spine 32ch Shoulder Coil Kit (Small and Large) 16ch, Hand/Wrist 16ch, Knee TX/RX 15ch, Foot/Ankle 16ch, Flex Coil Large & Small 4ch. The Siemens Prisma has capabilities for multinuclear spectroscopy (e.g., 1H, 13C, 31P, etc.).
Technical expertise for the operations of the imaging systems at the CFMRI is provided by the core CFMRI Faculty and the members of the CFMRI Technical Staff.
The CFMRI currently houses a state-of-the-art research dedicated General Electric (GE) Discovery MR750 3.0T whole-body imaging system for studies in humans and larger animals. The Discovery MR750 platform is equipped with:
- 32 independent receiver channels;
- an optically coupled radiofrequency system for improved signal-to-noise ratio
- a high performance gradient system (50 mT/m amplitude and 200 T/m/s slew rate) with an advanced thermal management system
- a powerful reconstruction engine capable of supporting 32-channel studies with high image throughput.
Available RF coils for the 3T MR750 system include the integrated body coil, a Nova Medical 32ch head coil, Invivo 8-channel head coil, GE flexible surface coils, 32ch Body Coil, 16ch Head/Neck Spine Coil, HD 8ch Foot/Ankle Coil, 8ch Wrist Array, HD Shoulder Array, T/R Knee Array,16ch GEM Flex Coil, and an 8ch SENSE Cardiac Coil.
Technical expertise for the operations of the imaging systems at the CFMRI is provided by the core CFMRI Faculty and the members of the CFMRI Technical Staff.
