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One major focus of the research efforts in the Department of Radiology at BIDMC is the facilitation of translational research in which advances in the basic science sections are translated into improvements in patient care.

Types of studies appropriate for use the MRI Research Scanners:

The scanners are intended to support research, which may include technical development of MRI methods, studies evaluating MRI as a diagnostic or physiologic marker, studies using MRI as a marker or measure in other kinds of research, and clinical trials using MRI as an indicator of response. While the scanners are designed for human studies, studies of non-biological or biological specimens and animal models may also be suitable.