MR and PET-MRI at China Basin

This state-of-the-art hybrid system combines positron emission tomography (PET) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), enabling simultaneous acquisition of metabolic and high-resolution anatomic data. Ideal for oncology, neurology, and cardiology studies, the SIGNA™ PET-MRI supports: 

• Quantitative PET with MR-based attenuation correction
• Dynamic and static PET imaging 
• High-resolution structural and functional MRI
• Advanced neuroimaging and body imaging protocols
• Simultaneous PET and MR for multi-parametric research studies 

The SIGNA™ Premier is a high-performance 3 Tesla MR scanner optimized for neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal, and cardiovascular imaging. Designed to support the most demanding research protocols, it features: 

• Ultra-high gradient performance for advanced diffusion and fMRI
• High-density AIR™ coils for improved SNR and faster scan times
• Whole-body imaging and high-resolution 3D acquisitions
• Advanced cardiac and neuro applications
• Custom protocol development and research pulse sequence support 

The VIDA 3T MR is a versatile, high-resolution scanner tailored for precision imaging in both research and clinical workflows. Equipped with BioMatrix technology for motion compensation and patient-adaptive scanning, it offers: 

• Robust imaging across neuro, body, cardiovascular, and pediatric applications
• High-resolution functional imaging including perfusion and spectroscopy
• Advanced 4D flow and parameter mapping for cardiac studies
• Custom research protocols and access to the Siemens Research Collaboration Environment (RCE)

As one of the first low-field MR scanners in a major academic medical center, the Free.Max enables innovative research in accessible and cost-effective MRI applications. Its compact footprint and open-bore design support: 

• Imaging of patients with implants or devices traditionally excluded from 1.5T or 3T
• Lung and cardiac imaging with lower susceptibility artifacts
• Rapid acquisition sequences tailored for motion robustness
• Opportunities for AI-assisted denoising and reconstruction research
• Outpatient and community imaging use cases