Our Services
As a cutting-edge research facility, the MR Research Laboratory provides advanced support for multidisciplinary researchers from more than 10 departments across the UW campus. Some primary services are:
Imaging
With our new state-of-the-art 3T Philips Ingenia Elition MR system and other accessories, we provide:
- Well-trained professional staff to assist researchers in obtaining and processing high-quality MR data
- Support for image contrast enhancement for various applications
Periodic scanner QA
Please see report here. Phantom-based QA is conducted weekly. We report SNR, SFNR, Drift, Center frequency, etc. Vendor specific QA is conducted monthly.
Education and Training
As an academic research institution, we actively educate regarding MRI physics, acquisition, and analyses. Trainees include:
- Fellows and residents from the UW and other institutions
- Graduate students from all departments at UW
- Undergraduate students
- Visiting scientists including national and international
Research Collaboration/Consultation
We provide technical support for 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
- Consultation for completing MRI-related sections for IRB forms
For other technical support and learn more about conducting research at DISC, please email DISC Support.
Spotlight: Researcher of the Month
Jan 2022: Dr. Thomas Grabowski
Feb 2022: Dr. Ellen Schur
Mar 2022: Dr. Greg Horwitz
April 2022: Dr. Busola Oluwole
July 2022: Dr. Majid Chalian