Purdue University MRI Facility
at InnerVision West
established by the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering

Getting Started FAQ

How do I start doing research using the 3T MRI facility?

Conducting research on the 3T MRI requires authorization from the BME Imaging Facilities Committee. The authorization process requires the following:

1. The PI must be a member of the Purdue Faculty or Staff
2. The proposed project must have an appropriate IRB or PACUC approval (if necessary).
3. An account number must be provided to the BME-IFC to which imaging time expenses may be charged.

Please contact Dr. Gregory Tamer Jr. (gtamer@purdue.edu) for more information.

How do I find someone to operate the 3T MRI for my research?

Primary Operators have been trained to operate the system.

Please contact Dr. Gregory Tamer Jr. (gtamer@purdue.edu) for more information.

Can I (or my student/post-doc) be trained to operate the 3T MRI?

YES! Please examine the Scanning Approval Process Decription and the Scan Approval Checklist.

Please contact Dr. Gregory Tamer Jr. (gtamer@purdue.edu) for more information.