UR CABIN MRI
UR CABIN is a 6,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility for conducting magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research.
Cutting edge MRI systems:
- Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3T whole-body scanner for human studies.
- Bruker 9.4T small bore animal scanner with PET insert for small animal imaging.
A mock scanner is also available to train research subjects. The setup mirrors that of the Prisma as closely as possible, with an audio-visual presentation system and a surround sound system that reproduces scanner noises.
Our technical staff is available for consultation on all aspects of MRI research design, implementation, and analysis. This includes optimal protocol designs, pulse sequence programming, coil design and construction, design, operation of stimulus presentation and behavioral recording equipment, data processing and analysis, and IT support.
We provide high-performance computing facilities to support MRI data storage and analysis. A disk system located at the University data center that backs up to another off-site data center is also available to users. The UR CABIN computer network is kept secure through a variety of means including a perimeter and department firewalls.
A number of assessment rooms are available for behavioral and cognitive testing.
- Complete the New Imaging Study Information Form for Human studies and the New 9.4T Animal Study Intake Form for Animal studies.
- Obtain appropriate approval for human (RSRB) or animal (UCAR) studies. For human studies, CABIN template language must be used in your RSRB application. Be sure to select CABIN with your approval submission and upload the CABIN new imaging study information form along with your documents.
- The study will be reviewed for scientific and financial feasibility by the UR CABIN committee, and you will be notified if any additional information is required.
- All study personnel involved with the study must undergo MRI safety training. Only those who have been officially safety-trained may enter the magnet rooms.
- After all information is received and the study is approved, the PI and other study personnel can sign up for a new user account to use on the CABIN scheduling system in PPMS to schedule. Please note for animal studies, reach out the Chrys Callan Christine_Callan@URMC.Rochester.edu to schedule.
All CABIN forms and policies can be found here. Please contact UR CABIN if you have questions about getting started or to discuss the feasibility of your proposed study.
Don’t forget to join the UR CABIN user email distribution list, where all important information and announcements about the center are shared.
Fee Structure
See the complete fee structure for the Human 3T scanner here.
See the complete fee structure for the Animal 9T scanner here.
**Cancellations must be made in a timely fashion, preferably prior to 24 hours before the scheduled time. Cancellations not made in a timely fashion or misuse of the cancellation policy may result in billing penalties.
Important Documents to Review Prior to Scanning
Please review the Scheduling Policies.
Please review the Scanning Day protocol.
Please review the Subject Screening Policy.