About Us
The state-of-the-art Philips Achieva dStream 3.0T MRI system offers investigators unique access to a 3.0T MR system dedicated to research (CHLA is one of only 3 free-standing Children’s Hospitals in the US with a dedicated research MR scanner), the Philips scanner is the nucleus of a mounting imaging research program here at CHLA. The research dedicated 3.0 T system provides an opportunity to develop, refine, test and implement novel MR protocols and greatly accelerate the implementation of these advanced protocols to the clinical care of patients here at CHLA. In addition, the research agreement with Philips gives the accessibility to research protocols for development and advancement of imaging protocols.
Services
The Human Imaging Core services include protocol development testing, pilot scanning, MRI scanning, and DXA scanning services.
- MRI scanning
- MRI Mock scanner for participant training
- DXA Scanning
Please review the general Core Use Policy.
CoreConnect
This facility utilizes CoreConnect, a web-based core management system that supports the centralization of services and equipment scheduling, billing and usage tracking. Use of the new system is required for all core users, core leaders and core staff.
Learn more about CoreConnect
This Core participates in the CHLA Core Pilot Program. To learn more click here.
For any new projects, please complete the Research Project Initiation Form (PIF).