Our facility houses a 3.0 Tesla Philips Achieva whole body MRI scanner, which we use to make state of the art in vivo MR imaging and spectroscopy available to researchers like you.
We welcome your enquiries regarding the use of this first-class research centre; our staff are happy to provide assistance in planning your scan protocol. Visit the 3T Website
We operate a state-of-the-art Bruker Biospec 70/30 7.0 Tesla MRI scanner for MR and spectroscopy applications. The scanner is capable of supporting all potential users of the MR Imaging Centre, and is an excellent platform for research studies.
We welcome your enquiries regarding the use of this first-class research centre. Visit the 7T Website
Message From The Director
Dr. Alex MacKay, D.Phil, is Director of the UBC MRI Research Centre, as well as Professor of Physics, Astronomy & Radiology. Read more...
Dedication
The MRI Research Centre is dedicated to the memory of Professor Peter Hochachka. Peter worked tirelessly for five years contributing more than anyone else to make our MRI Research Centre a reality. Read more...
Latest News:
UBC CCSVI group receives funding to undergo a treatment study.
7T MRI Facility undergoes a significant upgrade with funding form a Western Education Development grant obtained by the BC Preclinical Research Consortium