The 7-Tesla MRI machine is the most powerful MRI machine in the New York metropolitan area and one of only a handful of such big magnets available for clinical and basic research in the world. The MRI machine allows researchers to obtain incredibly detailed snapshots of metabolic pathways in the living brain, which will lead to a far better understanding of how the brain's metabolism is affected by disease. This information could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease, which in turn may help prevent the progression of these debilitating brain diseases.
Specifications
- 200 Miles of Multi-Filament Niobium/Titanium Super-Conductor
- 80MJ of Stored Energy (equivalent to 38 lbs of TNT)
- Overall Length – 3.29m
- Overall Height – 3.593m
- Room Temperature Clear Bore – 0.9m
- Weight (without cryogens [refrigerants]) – 30 tons
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