7TNeuro Image - 3D TOF 3 SLAB MT FS FA 25 Human Head TE = 2.4 TR = 21.0

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7T Neuro Images - Sagittal T2 CUBE TE = 77.7 TR = 2500.0

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GE 3T Premier MRI Scanner

40

Years of Iowa MRI

GE 3T MAGNUS Head Only MRI Scanner

4

Number of research dedicated MRI scanners

7T Human MRI scanner

2004

MR Research Facility established

Facility Description

The Magnetic Resonance Research Facility (MRRF) has scanners located in both the hospital and research buildings on the campus of the University of Iowa. The clinical research scanner is housed in an 8,000 square foot state-of-the-art MR facility. This facility is on the lower level of the Pappajohn Pavilion within the University of Iowa Health Care. There are five offices housing scientific staff of the MRI Center and a conference room.

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Events

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Topics in Human Genetics

Monday, July 28, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building
The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course.The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics a broad overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing...
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Topics in Human Genetics

Monday, August 4, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building
The course is open to individuals wishing to learn more about current topics in Human Genetics who meet the following criteria; individuals must have completed a course in genetics and are currently in a genetics lab, or have past genetics research experience. Genetics educators are also welcome to attend the course.The objective of the course is to provide persons familiar with genetics a broad overview of gene identification, molecular genetics, complex disease, next generation sequencing...
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Hardin Open Workshops - Systematic Reviews, Part 1: Nuts & Bolts (In-Person & Zoom)

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Hardin Library for Health Sciences
This class will provide a framework for developing a literature search for a systematic review. Topics will include the following: standards and criteria to consider, establishing a plan, registering a protocol, developing a research question, determining where to search, identifying search terms, reporting search strategies, and managing references.PLEASE NOTEAdvance registration is required for Zoom classes, though walk-ins are welcome for in-person classes. Virtual registrants will be emailed...

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MR Research Facility is located in the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building (PBDB).