Center for Functional MRI In the Department of Radiology

3.0T Scanners – Siemens Prisma & GE MR 750

 

 

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 32-channel head coil, Invivo 8-channel head coil, GE flexible surface coils, an 8-channel cardiac coil and a CTL phased-array spine coil. Additionally, a number of custom RF coils have been constructed for special purposes. The MR750 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.