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Our MRI Facility is equipped with a SIGNA™ Premier 3.0T from GE Healthcare and supportive resources. This machine is a beneficial and robust resource enabling advancements in imaging for various initiatives, educational delivery methods and research projects.
With access to our MRI, CIAMI enables groundbreaking research and educational opportunities within neurological research including spectroscopy, fMRI, DTI, advanced cardiac research including vessel wall imaging and arterial spin labelling with breast imaging capabilities. While improving the patient experience with a 70 cm bore size, the SIGNA™ Premier magnet supports a large 50 cm FOV and may reduce exam time since fewer acquisitions are needed to cover a large anatomy.
Our facility is also equipped with:
The MRI Audio premium sound system is designed for comfort and allows the patient to listen to music while being scanned in an MRI. The technologist is in full control of the system headphones, microphone, sound source and volume controls. Standard 3.5 mm plug for music source allows any compatible music player, tablet or phone. In-ear headphones work with any head coil. The system is auto-voice compatible with GE MRI systems.
A user-friendly, intuitive interface that enables remote control of the patient entertainment system. With a simple click of a button you can select and present media content to a patient.
The NordicNeuroLab platform provides high-precision stimulus delivery and synchronization for advanced fMRI research applications. The MR-compatible response grips facilitate real-time behavioral data collection, strengthening the integration of neuroimaging and participant response measures.
Push the boundaries of research with unmatched signal clarity, gradient power, and sequence flexibility.
- System Strength: 3.0 Tesla with 80 mT/m amplitude and 200 T/m/s slew rate
- 146 receiver channels – More data, more signal, more freedom to innovate
- AIR Recon DL – Deep learning reconstruction technology reduces noise and scan time while enhancing resolution
- Silent Suite – Redefines patient comfort while enabling novel research in auditory-sensitive populations
Perfect for researchers working on neuroimaging, cardiovascular, oncology, and advanced MSK applications.
Leverage cutting-edge AI to enhance image quality and workflow.
- AIR™ Recon DL – Deep learning-based reconstruction for denoising, resolution enhancement, and scan acceleration
- AIR x™ – Automated scan prescription using AI for consistency and reproducibility
- Skull Stripping / BrainWave Resting State / Basic DTI – Ready-to-run research modules for fMRI, DTI, and RS-fMRI studies
- McAfee AntiVirus – Built-in cybersecurity support for HIPAA-compliant research environments
Empower your lab with automated, reproducible imaging to support machine learning pipelines and reduce operator variability.
Precision coils tailored for the human body—and research flexibility.
Included Coil Suite Highlights:
- 60-Ch Posterior Array (table-integrated)
- 30-Ch AIR Anterior Array
- 21-Ch Head/Neck Array
- 16-Ch Shoulder, 18-Ch Knee, 16-Ch Breast Coil
- AIR™ MP Coils (Large/Medium) with Positioner Kit
AIR™ coils are lightweight, flexible, and breathable, improving patient comfort without compromising SNR—ideal for long protocols or pediatric/geriatric research.
These phantoms increase our ability to perform precise, reproducible MRI validation and optimization.
Out-of-the-box advanced applications to support cutting-edge research.
- DISCO Trio – Dynamic imaging with stochastic trajectories; great for contrast perfusion & liver studies
- 3D ASL (Arterial Spin Labeling) – Quantitative perfusion imaging without contrast
- IDEAL IQ – Quantitative fat/water separation for liver fat, muscle, and metabolic research
- MAGIC – Multi-contrast acquisition in a single scan for MS, neurodegeneration, and pediatric imaging
- Spectroscopy – With SAGE 7 analysis for metabolite quantification
- 3D PROMO – Motion-corrected volumetric brain imaging
- Cube MSDE – Vessel wall imaging with black blood contrast
Whether your work is in neuro, vascular, or quantitative body imaging, this platform gives you everything needed for robust, reproducible results.
Build long-term studies on a platform designed for stability, expandability, and support.
- Detachable patient table – Facilitates subject handling, especially in high-throughput or physically challenged populations
- Advanced shimming + vibroacoustic dampening – Ensures consistent image quality across participants and timepoints
- MRXperion Injector, Dielectric Pads, MR Positioning Aids – Clinical-grade accessories for multi-modal protocols and reproducible positioning
Glossary
| Feature | Standard Shim (1st–2nd Order) | High Order Shim |
|---|---|---|
| Field correction | Basic, large-scale field inhomogeneities | Fine-tuned, complex distortion correction |
| Use cases | Routine anatomical scans | Brain imaging, spectroscopy, diffusion, and functional imaging |
| Benefit | Adequate for basic clinical exams | Crucial for research-quality imaging, small structures, and high-field MRI (like 3T and above) |
CUBE MSDE is an advanced 3D black blood imaging technique that combines:
- CUBE → A 3D fast spin echo (FSE) sequence by GE (similar to Siemens’ SPACE or Philips’ VISTA), used for high-resolution, isotropic imaging.
- MSDE (Motion-Sensitized Driven Equilibrium) → A prepulse technique that suppresses blood signal by sensitizing the sequence to motion (like flowing blood), while preserving static tissue signal.
PROMO stands for PROspective MOtion correction.
3D PROMO is GE’s real-time, prospective motion correction system used primarily during 3D brain imaging to reduce or eliminate motion artifacts as they happen—not after.
How It Works:
- It uses navigator scans to track the subject’s head position in real-time during a scan.
- If motion is detected (like a small head tilt or shift), the system adjusts the imaging plane on-the-fly to compensate.
- No need to restart or discard the scan due to motion.
More data. More signal. More freedom to innovate.
What it means:
- The SIGNA™ Premier XT 3.0T comes with 146 independent RF receive channels—one of the highest channel counts available on a clinical MR system.
- Each channel can independently process data from a coil element, allowing for higher SNR, faster acquisition, and more flexible coil configurations.
Why researchers care:
- Higher spatial and temporal resolution: Especially valuable for fMRI, DTI, and structural neuroimaging.
- Larger matrix sizes and finer slice thicknesses become achievable without sacrificing SNR.
- Parallel imaging acceleration (e.g., ARC) becomes more powerful and flexible.
- Simultaneous multi-structure imaging (e.g., whole-brain + spinal cord, or body + pelvis).
- Ideal for multi-coil setups in cardiac, MSK, and breast research.
Research highlight:
With 146 receive channels, researchers are free to push the limits of resolution, coverage, and
scan speed—opening the door to truly personalized and scalable imaging protocols.
- AIR™ Recon DL is GE’s deep learning-powered reconstruction algorithm built directly into the MR image reconstruction pipeline.
- It operates on raw k-space data, using a trained neural network to denoise, enhance edges, and reconstruct faster, higher-quality images.
Benefits for researchers:
- Up to 50% scan time reduction → Faster scans mean shorter sessions, more participants per day, or richer protocols.
- Improved SNR without needing higher scan averages.
- Preserves fine anatomical details while suppressing noise—ideal for high-res structural and functional imaging.
- Consistent, standardized image quality, ideal for multi-site or longitudinal studies.
Compatible with:
- T1, T2, PD, FLAIR, T2* imaging
- 2D and 3D acquisitions
- Neuro, MSK, body, and cardiac imaging
Research highlight:
AIR Recon DL accelerates your research—literally and figuratively—by delivering AI-
enhanced images with higher SNR, reduced noise, and shorter acquisition times.
Redefining patient comfort. Enabling new frontiers in auditory-sensitive research.
What it is:
- Silent Suite is GE’s proprietary ultra-quiet MRI technology, using special RF and gradient waveforms to reduce acoustic noise by up to 97%.
- Sound levels drop from 110–120 dB (standard MRI) to ~70–80 dB—closer to a quiet conversation.
Why it matters for research:
- Enables imaging of sound-sensitive populations (e.g. children, autism spectrum, tinnitus, PTSD, or auditory neuroscience studies).
- Reduces head motion due to startle or discomfort—especially in long fMRI or DTI protocols.
- Makes resting-state fMRI and ASL more natural (less affected by scanner noise).
- Increases compliance and comfort in pediatric, geriatric, and psychiatric research.
Applications:
- Silent T1, T2, MRA, and diffusion sequences.
- Silent MRA for vascular research without contrast agents.
- Compatible with AIR Recon DL for fast and quiet imaging
References
GE, “SIGNA™ Premier XT AIR™ IQ Edition Data Sheet,” DOC1948285 datasheet, 2020.