MRI Suite

MRI SUITE HERO

The MRI facility at PracticePoint is available exclusively for research use. It can be accessed at competitive hourly rates by WPI faculty, external partners, and PracticePoint member companies. The pricing is highly affordable for academic teams, as well. 

For more information on how to get involved, contact:

Catherine Bouthillier
cbouthillier@wpi.edu
(M) 860-428-6840
(O) 508-831-4653

Preview MRI with skull

MRI imaging center: Allows for real-time evaluation of MRI compatible robot performance inside an MRI bore and examination of image-guided therapies in phantom studies. 

  • GE SIGNA Premier 3.0T MRI Scanner with powerful Super G gradient technology and wide 70cm bore
  • Advanced fMRI capabilities through NordicNeuroLab VR headset, Brainwave imaging package, and 48 Channel Head Coil
  • A full suite of imaging coils including two 30 Channel Air Anterior coils for maximum flexibility, image quality, and subject comfort
  • Pre-loaded software and scan sequences for advanced 
    Vascular, Cardiac, Neuro, Orthopedic, Thoracic, Oncological, and Pediatric imaging
  • NordicNeuroLab InroomViewingDevice Portable 40” LCD monitor
  • MRI conditional anesthesia cart with ventilator and 
    isoflurane vaporizer
  • Stryker Aria MRI conditional surgical drill
  • Medtronic Visualase MRI-guided laser ablation system